Just as crucial, “Southland” has the restraint and quiet confidence to allow its action scenes to unfold without juicing the moment with music. The drama is obvious. No manipulation necessary.

As you may recall, “Southland” aired its first season on NBC, whose executives ordered a second season, then canceled it before airing because they felt its content was too raw for 9 p.m ...

Southland cast in a poster for the series Image via TNT The Wire is often held up as one of the best drama series ever created. With its gritty look at the drug scene in Baltimore, the show still ...