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

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:

Policewoman | Police | San Francisco California | Conflict | Justice

Awards:

6 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Amy Jo Johnson	...	Stacy Reynolds (22 episodes, 2004)
Jose Yenque	...	Gabriel 'Gabe' Herrera (18 episodes, 2001-2003)
Bonnie Bedelia	...	Captain Kaitlyn "Kate" McCafferty / ... (17 episodes, 2001-2004)
Nancy McKeon	...	Inspector Jinny Exstead (17 episodes, 2001-2004)
Lisa Vidal	...	Inspector Magdalena "Magda" Ramirez / ... (17 episodes, 2001-2004)
Jon Hamm	...	Inspector Nate Basso (15 episodes, 2002-2004)
Taraji P. Henson	...	Inspector Raina Washington (14 episodes, 2003-2004)
Alex Rocco	...	John Exstead Sr. (14 episodes, 2001-2004)
Robin Thomas	...	Louis Perillo (11 episodes, 2002-2004)
Jacob Urrutia	...	Benjamin Ramirez (11 episodes, 2002-2004)
Tracey Needham	...	Inspector Candace "C. D." DeLorenzo / ... (10 episodes, 2001-2003)
Jay Harrington	...	Theodore Blumenthal (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Michael MacRae	...	Steven (9 episodes, 2001)
James Avery	...	Charles Haysbert (9 episodes, 2002-2003)
Jon Tenney	...	Hank Riley (9 episodes, 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:

Peter: Hey Magda,I'm going to grab a quick shower. 15 minutes tops.
Magda: Okay
Jinny: You're a lucky girl, Mag.
Magda: I am?
Jinny: Are you blind?
Magda: He's married.
Jinny: So?
Magda: So,he's my partner.
Jinny: So?
Magda: I for one have morals, Jinny.
[...]

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.