Series synopsis
L.A.'s Finest is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Spectrum on May 13, 2019. It ended on September 9, 2020. It was created by Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier. It stars Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba, Ryan McPartlin and Ernie Hudson.
Syd Burnett has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna, a working mom with an equally complex past, Syd is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret. These two women don't agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles.
Premise
Syd Burnett has left her complicated past behind to become an LAPD detective. Paired with a new partner, Nancy McKenna, a working mom with an equally complex past, Syd is pushed to examine whether her unapologetic lifestyle might be masking a greater personal secret. These two women don't agree on much, but they find common ground when it comes to taking on the most dangerous criminals in Los Angeles.
Premise: Partner up.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gabrielle Union as Syd Burnett
- Jessica Alba as Nancy McKenna
- Ryan McPartlin as Patrick McKenna
- Ernie Hudson as Joseph Vaughn
- Duane Martin as Ben Baines
- Zach Gilford as Ben Walker
- Sophie Reynolds as Isabel McKenna
- David Fumero as Jason Calloway
Guest cast
- Ciara Riley Wilson as Letti Ramirez
- Zach McGowan as Ray Sherman
- Jordan Rodrigues as Arlo Bates
- Tamala Jones as Katherine Miller
- Barry Sloane as Dante Sherman
- Jake Busey as Bishop Duvall
- William Mark McCullough as Kobi
- Billy Malone as Frank Leon
- Chris Sheffield as Fraley
- Stephanie Erb as Dr. Lott
- Maetrix Fitten as Narcotics Officer (uncredited)
- Sharon Lawrence as Gloria Walker
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | May 13, 2019 | June 17, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 9, 2020 | September 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot When a boy is targeted by a powerful cartel, two detectives with complex pasts race the clock to keep him safe, but when Syd's personal quest for justice threatens their efforts, the pair must decide whom they really serve and protect. |
May 13, 2019 |
| 2 |
Defiance Tracking down a serial killer who lures his victims into isolated areas before killing them live on social media; Syd has a dangerous secret that clashes with McKenna's complicated past. |
May 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Con Air Syd and McKenna are called to investigate when a body seems to plummet from the sky; the partners realize they need to trust each other to escape the ghosts of their pasts. |
May 13, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Curse of the Black Pearl With McKenna's help, Syd searches for Jen's killer as she grieves the loss of her friend. The death of a Koreatown legend has the community up in arms wondering who could be responsible. |
September 9, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Lone Ranger As the team searches for the culprit behind the Koreatown crime surge, McKenna is triggered by memories from her experience in Iraq. Syd discovers a tape of Jen with an unexpected client. |
September 9, 2020 |
| 3 |
Thief of Hearts After confronting one of Jen's old clients, Syd and McKenna think they are on the right track when their lives are threatened; on the Koreatown case, the team finally zeroes in on the criminal |
September 9, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Spectrum |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 13, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 9, 2020 |
| Status | canceled |