Regina King didn't commit to its future, maybe she doesn't know. On the TJMS, she did indeed say they're airing the six eps NBC aired, then the remaining six or seven that had been shot already. But, you're right: no mention of a second season. Too bad: it's a good show. Link to her interview posted below. Y ou can tell she's upset by NBC's behavior. If the first link doesn't work, try the second. If neither works, go to www.blackamericaweb.com , then click on TJMS on the lefthand side, then click on "If You Missed It", and scroll down to January 11 show to find Regina King's interview listed.
http://v3.player.abacast.com/player/player.php?pid=reachmedia_tjms&mediaurl=http://wm-ondemand.abacast.com/reachmediainc/011110/REGINAKING.wma&gateway=http://asx.abacast.com/dynamic/reachmediainc.asx http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=ifyoumissedit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:26:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Saw Southland Don’t quote me, but I read the TNT is only going to run what was in the can and never shown. I do not think they are going back into production. I hope I am wrong From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:20 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Saw Southland Yep, like I said, it's grim. I was struck too by how the cops literally act as nuts as the criminals. C. Thomas Howell's cop was just an ass. I mentioned it's like Hill Street Blues, but even grittier and less glamorous. Not an easy show to watch, but still good. But then, some of the other cable fare like "Saving Grace" are pretty intense too. If it survives, I expect "Southland" to garner some critical attention, maybe even some rewards. and then NBC will sit there still trying to figure their way out of the Leno/O'Brien fiasco. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kelwyn" <ravena...@yahoo.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:02:07 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [scifinoir2] Saw Southland I finally watched the episode of "Southland" I DVRed and it is easy to see why NBC was less than thrilled with it. It is quality work but it is way too real for the American viewing public. Most police procedurals are fantasies where the law and order is maintained and evil-doers are found and punished with everything tied up with a neat little bow in 48 minutes. All the top shows, the CSIs, the NCISs, the Law and Orders, maintain the status quo and assure a scared and frightened viewership that all is right with the world. Big brother is not only watching; he is looking out for you. "Southland" is messy and chaotic and honest and shocking and surprising. It is not neat and formulaic (you have no idea what is going to happen) and it will not send you to bed with thoughts of sugarplums in your head. Even scarier than that, Regina King has whipped off her weave and goes about her business with her real hot-combed hair. Ain't no way America is r eady for that. ~rave!
