Southland (TV Series) The Felix Paradox (2013) User Reviews

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[Mr-Fusion · 8/10 · 4 February 2017]

The partnership between Sherman and Bryant is on the verge of total dysfunction,. Ben's at full god complex while Sammy's been moody for weeks. It's not like this is inexplicable, but it's certainly worse than ever. They open 'The Felix Paradox' merrily tossing around Chuck Norris jokes and finish it standing watch at Sammy's house in case those gang bangers return (which Ben had a hand in). Their situation is a mess and you know it's coming to a head in no time.

But just as Sammy and Ben are about to implode, Lydia shows signs of growth by dropping in on Russell (Tom Everett Scott) and rekindling a rejected partnership. Same growth for Cooper when he answers his ex's plea for having a child. Given his turbulent season, this is a serious ray of hope.

And know how the next two episodes play out just makes it all the more devastating.

8/10

Southland The Felix Paradox

[dalydj-918-255175 · 4 April 2013]

Another strong impactful episode of the show which included a cop's family member getting murdered as well as Ben making a massive mistake which just angered Sammy even more through blaming someone else. John now being ready for a child was a nice gesture to make even though he is a gay man helping a friend. Lydia and Ruben clashing over throwing a cop under the bus was true since revealing a cop to be crooked is always risky and the line that cops are the biggest gang in L.A. is true especially what was shown in this episode and shows Lydia is one of the only cops fighting to keep the justice against anyone. Her scene with the emotional cop was moving and well composed having the view be through the window. Ben and Sammy have had a very problematic relationship this season and one mistake Ben has made will just ruin it forever I think. Another strong episode of the show with a standout of Shawn Hatosy once again in her short scenes.

EPISODE GRADE: A- (MVP: Shawn Hatosy)

Couldn't believe I heard this correct...

[fromo1946 · 10/10 · 12 August 2021]

In this episode, they're looking for a gang member called "Mayate", if they would've done due diligence, they wouldn't have used that name.... Ask any informed street Latino what that means, just my two cents. Wow, especially how sensitive the BLM group is, Ha!