The Police Drama Hidden Gem You Can Binge On HBO Max

All five seasons of Southland are available to stream on HBO Max, and the series is more than deserving of a binge-watch for any interested viewers out there. The show's main cast of actors, which includes familiar names like Ben McKenzie, Regina King, Michael Cudlitz, and Shawn Hatosy, all give memorable and moving performances in the series, and help to elevate it above many of the more generic procedural crime dramas that populate most network TV these days.

Outside of the performances of its lead cast, though, Southland also features some predictably strong and thrilling writing from its creative team. That's not necessarily surprising given that its creator, Ann Biderman, got her start writing on the first season of NYPD Blue, but it only helps Southland stand out that much more from the crowd. Combined, the show's writing, acting, and visual style make it one of the more compelling network TV crime dramas of recent memory, and all in all, the show's five seasons end up telling a worthwhile story full of memorable characters. 

In other words, Southland should make for an engrossing binge-watching experience for all first-time viewers out there.