---
title: "The Glades"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-glades-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 33091
imdb_id: "tt1552112"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 49
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 139
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# The Glades (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-glades-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Glades is an American crime drama television series that aired on the A&E network for four seasons. The show follows Jim Longworth, a former Chicago police detective who relocates to a small Florida town and joins the state police. After being wrongfully accused and forced off the force, Jim uses his settlement to start fresh in Florida. The series was created by Clifton Campbell and stars Matt Passmore in the lead role. It aired from 2010 to 2013. Additional cast members include Kiele Sanchez, Carlos Gómez, and Jordan Wall. The show is set in Florida and focuses on Jim's work as a state police detective. Each episode typically involves Jim solving various crimes in his new jurisdiction. The series ran for four seasons on A&E.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wrongfully accused Chicago detective relocates to a quiet Florida town to join the state police."

### Why Watch
- engaging mystery elements
- character-driven narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- standard procedural structure
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of crime and professional misconduct suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, procedural, investigative, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 49
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 10 (20%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 39 (80%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Clifton Campbell
- **Networks / Studios**: A&E

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matt Passmore** as *Jim Longworth*
- **Kiele Sanchez** as *Callie Cargill*
- **Carlos Gómez** as *Carlos Sanchez*
- **Michelle Hurd** as *Colleen Manus*
- **Jordan Wall** as *Daniel Green*
- **Uriah Shelton** as *Jeff Cargill*
- **Todd Stashwick** as *Jared Nolan*
- **Taylor Cole** as *Jennifer Starke*
- **Clayne Crawford** as *Ray Cargill*
- **John Carroll Lynch**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's job?
The main character is a former Chicago police officer who joins the state police.

### Q: Where does the show take place?
The series is set in a small town in Florida.

### Q: Why did the protagonist leave Chicago?
He was kicked off the force after being wrongfully accused of an affair.

### Q: What is the protagonist's name?
The protagonist's name is Jim.

### Q: What happens after Jim leaves the force?
He receives a payout and moves to Florida to begin a new career.

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- [The Glades (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glades_(TV_series))
- [The Glades (TV Series 2010-2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1552112/)
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- [The Glades Wiki | Fandom](https://theglades.fandom.com/wiki/The_Glades_Wiki)

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