'Southland' fans rejoice: Variety is reporting that TNT has officially saved the police drama series from cancellation, and will air a brand new 13-episode season beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 10PM.The fate of 'Southland' was the subject of much speculation after NBC shockingly pulled the plug on it last month. According to series creator John Welles ('ER'), two networks were interested in picking the show up almost immediately, with TNT emerging as the early frontrunner (the second network was never revealed). In fact, TNT was said to be closing in on a deal as late as last week, although, until today, nothing was official.
Now, in an ironic twist of fate, 'Southland' will compete against 'The Jay Leno Show' at 10PM, a show that some people have blamed for NBC's decision to cancel the critically lauded series.
Reader Comments (60)
Christina at 4:54PM on Nov 3rd 2009
Im so glad that TNT picked up Southland. I hope its on for many years to come!!
Bella at 8:32PM on Nov 2nd 2009
NBC now stands for "Nothing But Crap"
haveletgothecoat at 9:49PM on Nov 2nd 2009
Very well said. Almost as bad as their news division.
Susie at 11:06PM on Nov 2nd 2009
I second that Bella!....LMAO!!
Will at 11:21PM on Nov 2nd 2009
For whatever reason some people may disagree (only because they have no sense of humor) but the only two shows on NBC that isn't crap is Conan and SNL.
Jeff at 12:08AM on Nov 3rd 2009
Yes...
NBC = Nothing but crap...
and Conan is the head crapper.
Heather at 8:35PM on Nov 2nd 2009
YES! I'm so excited to see that this got picked up by TNT. I think NBC made a stupid move to let this go. Jay Leno is hemorrhaging viewers; they would've been better off keeping the regular 10pm drama format.
dr.debbie at 6:46AM on Nov 3rd 2009
The constant motion of the cameras on Southland made me motion sick !!!
dr.debbie at 8:46PM on Nov 2nd 2009
The constant movement of the cameras on Southland made me motion sick ! Am I the only one? What a shame the show appeared promising !!!
Bring back ER !!!
Ray at 8:47PM on Nov 2nd 2009
if they really wanted to do something, then they could have picked up NBC's LIFE, or ABC's Pushing Daisies. I can't believe how bad tv is this year. The network honchos really screwed up.