Southland is filled with graphic violence and disturbing content. Shootings and gun use are prevalent. In the first episode, police discovered a rotting corpse that had been partially dismembered and devoured by dogs, causing Sherman to vomit. Profanity is frequent, with uses of “a**hole,” and “d**k,” bleeped s- and f-words. Sexual content includes an officer on the vice squad who poses undercover as a prostitute, and Dewey’s frequent offensive jokes at women’s expense. Southland is not recommended for viewers under age 18.