Telemystery: Southland Season Two on DVD

Typically films and television series are newly released on DVD on Tuesdays. But the DVD for the second season of Southland is being released tomorrow, Friday July 8th. We're not exactly sure why this date, but what's different about this release is that is manufactured on demand by Amazon.com, a process we suspect will become more common in the future.

The series was originally scheduled by NBC as a mid-season replacement in 2009 but was canceled by the network prior to its premiere. TNT picked up the rights, and concluded airing the third season this past March, at which time it was renewed for a fourth season.

The ensemble cast of Southland includes LAPD veteran John Cooper (Michael Cudlitz) is partnered with rookie officer Ben Sherman (Ben McKenzie) — an on-the-job training that only reinforces the reality that being out on the field is nothing like his preparation at the Academy. Detective Lydia Adams (Regina King) must balance her professional life with a more nurturing one at home. Detective "Sal" Salinger (Michael McGrady) oversees the activities of his fellow detectives.

Season One ended with Lydia's partner being shot. As he struggles to survive, Lydia must reluctantly find a new partner. And new challenges — personal and professional — await the law-men and law-women of Southland.