Ep 7. Fallout

In Southland season 4 episode 7, titled "Fallout," the tension continues to rise between Officers John Cooper and Sherman Cooper as they work together on a gang-related case. Meanwhile, Officer Lydia Adams deals with the fallout of a failed drug bust that resulted in the death of a young girl. Adams struggles with her guilt and grief, all while trying to navigate the complicated world of police work.

As the case progresses, tensions between the two officers reach a boiling point and their personal issues begin to affect their work. John, struggling with his addiction to painkillers, lashes out at Sherman and begins to spiral out of control. Meanwhile, Sherman struggles to balance his duties as a police officer with his responsibilities to his family, particularly his pregnant wife.

As the case comes to a head, the officers must put aside their personal issues and work together to stop a dangerous gang from wreaking havoc on their city. But with emotions running high and past mistakes weighing heavy on their minds, can they put their differences aside and work as a team?

Throughout the episode, we see the toll that the job takes on all of the officers, as they struggle to maintain their personal lives while dealing with the harsh realities of their work. From Adams' guilt over the drug bust to the Coopers' personal issues, the show continues to explore the complex world of law enforcement in a thoughtful and nuanced way.

As the episode ends, we are left with a powerful reminder of the lasting impact that police work can have on those who choose to pursue it. With its unflinching look at the realities of law enforcement, Southland continues to be one of the most compelling and thought-provoking shows on television.