"The Division" (2001) TV series 2001-2004

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Directors:

Sarah Pia Anderson
Alan Myerson

Writers:

David H. Balkan (story)
Kimberly Costello (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

7 January 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Five Women, One Code: Justice.

Plot:

Five female cops in San Francisco struggle with their personal and professional lives.

Plot Keywords:

Justice | Law | Team | Policewoman | San Francisco California

Awards:

6 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Bonnie Bedelia

...

Captain Kaitlyn McCafferty / ... (58 episodes, 2001-2004)

Also Known As:

Heart of the City

Runtime:

60 min | USA:60 min (88 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Company:

Viacom Productions

Trivia:

When actor Scott Plank, who had a recurring role on the series died in a car accident, the producers decided not to recast his role and did an episode dealing with his character's death. The episode became a tribute to the actor.

Quotes:

Aaron: Looking for these? There were in the hallway.
Jinny: Look, I just, I want you to know that I don't normally do this kind of thing. I had a little too much to drink at my friend's baby shower. Before I went to the bar and had some more to drink. Listen, I don't want to hurt your feelings or anything but, I can't see you again. So please don't ask for my phone number. The thing is, I'm engaged. I know, it's really complicated. At any rate.
[Bob enters the hallway.]
Bob: Jinny? I think you're supposed to be talking to me. That's my roommate Aaron, I'm the one you slept with last night.
[...]

I'm amazed by how many people actually like this show

Mediocre at its best, laughable the rest of the time. While OK when dealing with relationship issues, the show is increasingly hilarious whenever professional issues are on. Like pretty much everyone, I have seen dozens of police shows, but The Division manages somehow to shine among them all. The cops come across as persistently unprofessional, yet constantly smug, which in reality would have made any real work done impossible. But the funniest part are the criminals. I understand that 40 minutes per episode require a tight timing, but it's still ridiculous to see (at the end of each episode) the villain eagerly unveil his or her sinister plan, like they have an uncontrollable urge to tell EVERYTHING to the cops and ruin themselves as quickly as possible. So funny it's not even funny.