Westside

Episode aired May 14, 2009
1h

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

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Michael Cudlitz and Ben McKenzie in Southland (2009)

Crime Drama Thriller

Lydia and Russell investigate jewelry thieves who have been robbing Bel Air homes. Ben discovers that he knows one of the home invasion victims and finds himself breaking police policy by be... Read allLydia and Russell investigate jewelry thieves who have been robbing Bel Air homes. Ben discovers that he knows one of the home invasion victims and finds himself breaking police policy by becoming personally involved. Gang detective Sammy decides to ensure the safety of a key wit... Read allLydia and Russell investigate jewelry thieves who have been robbing Bel Air homes. Ben discovers that he knows one of the home invasion victims and finds himself breaking police policy by becoming personally involved. Gang detective Sammy decides to ensure the safety of a key witness (Carla Jeffery) in a gangland trial by taking her to his home.

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7.7/10

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7Mr-Fusion

Affluent break-ins and plummeting spirits

'Westside' reminded me of that "Miami Vice" episode, 'The Home Invaders'. Lydia and Russell enlist the help of other squads while a rash of violent burglaries is going on, and it felt very similar. Not a bad comparison, but I just found it amusing.

Anyhoo, that's the main plot, but the real drama is in the other story lines. Put simply, Neither Cooper nor Sherman is having a good day. The former's painkiller addiction is getting beyond his control, while the latter's facing his own demons when his estranged father walks back into the house.

Cooper's situation is especially heartbreaking. It's going to get worse - much worse - but to see a proud, morally superior officer (a good one) at the end of his rope and asking around for meds is a bitter pill (no pun intended). Copper insists he's in control, and even his partner doesn't buy it. It's just an epic case of denial and those are never easy to witness.

7/10

Best Emmys Moments

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Det. Lydia Adams: So we *can* get overtime to work homicide cases, but now suddenly there's money to fund Bel-Air break-ins.
Det. Alicia Fernandez: The residents here don't feel safe.
Det. Lydia Adams: And the residents in South Central don't either.
Det. Alicia Fernandez: But these residents don't just bitch; they invite the chief of police over for cocktails.
Det. Lydia Adams: [after Fernandez has walked away] How convenient, to have money.