Southland

The Rookie

A raw and authentic look into the Los Angeles crime scene, going far inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families. The show centers on four main characters: Officer John Cooper, a seasoned cop who will have to prove himself again after recovering from surgery; Officer Ben Sherman, who still has much to learn after recently completing his training rotation; Detective Lydia Adams, whose unending caseload hits closer to home; and Sammy Bryant, a former detective who decided to go back to being a uniform cop after the traumatic death of his partner.

Drama

Ben McKenzie

Michael Cudlitz

Regina King

Shawn Hatosy

Arija Bareikis

Kevin Alejandro

Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.

Crime

Comedy

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Date	Southland	The Rookie
Apr 15, 2026Apr 15, 2026	1.923	15.241
Apr 14, 2026Apr 14, 2026	1.885	16.946
Apr 13, 2026Apr 13, 2026	1.975	16.06
Apr 12, 2026Apr 12, 2026	2.129	13.152
Apr 11, 2026Apr 11, 2026	1.934	11.603
Apr 10, 2026Apr 10, 2026	1.709	10.452
Apr 9, 2026Apr 9, 2026	1.769	12.805

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