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Season 1 – Shades of Blue

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New York detective and single mom Harlee Santos must walk the thin line between loyalty and betrayal. She's forever dedicated to her team -- especially to her boss and mentor Lt. Matt Wozniak, a dirty cop who's always kept her family safe. But when ruthless FBI agent Robert Stahl catches her on the take, he leaves her no choice but to turn on her own. Though the mounting pressure on both sides is constant and influences her every move, Harlee stops at nothing to protect herself -- and those she loves.
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Shades of Blue — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Solid performances by Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta fail to lift Shades of Blue above the ranks of the pedestrian network procedural.

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya Complex ... boring isn't even the worst offense Shades Of Blue commits. Mar 22, 2018 Full Review Martin Hoyle Financial Times Despite occasionally corny dialogue, Shades of Blue works through brisk plotting, taut acting and an eye for the idiosyncratic detail. Rated: 3/5 May 2, 2017 Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Shades of Blue isn't about to pass The Shield as the high-water mark of the American dirty-cop genre. Oct 4, 2016 Full Review Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) Shades of Blue is a story of crime, drama, passion, obsession, love and betrayal. In this show, Lopez is just Jenny from the block; which makes her loveable, charismatic and a favourite with the audience. Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Daisy Wyatt iNews.co.uk If you can deal with cliched lines about "all being family" and a lead policewoman who wears too much blusher, Shades of Blue is admittedly rather watchable. Jan 25, 2019 Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media Cop drama's leading lady is sexy, strong, and morally shady. Rated: 3/5 Jan 19, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member It's funny, but NBC has cancel so many good series just after 1 or 2 seasons and they keep this peace of "S&¨%" series for more than 3 seasons... That's garbage... Ray Liotta on his worse acting job and Jennifer Lopez, pff, she should just give up acting, because she is the worse actress EVER!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I really liked this. Not sure what bug crawled up the collective critics' rear ends. Good all around entertaining show. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing show! Has many exciting moments. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I like; its different and J Lo is good and downright beautiful. Ray Liotta is great. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Personally I really like the show. I think J-Lo's performance is very strong especially since I know her so well from American Idol. Can't wait for the second season. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Good acting but cliched plot and story line. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jennifer Lopez

Harlee Santos

Ray Liotta

Matt Wozniak

Drea de Matteo

Tess Nazario

Hampton Fluker

Marcus Tufo

Warren Kole

Robert Stahl

Vincent Laresca

Carlos Espada

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 2016 Pilot Harlee Santos, a detective from a tight-knit group of Brooklyn cops with questionable tactics, is arrested by an FBI agent who wants her to work as an informant. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 14, 2016 Original Sin As Harlee grapples with becoming an FBI informant, Wozniak is suspicious of his crew members; a dark secret is revealed; Espada tries to help Tess. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2016 False Face, False Heart Harlee refuses to relinquish evidence that incriminates Wozniak, but instead hands over an unofficial case involving a murder by a 3-D printed gun; Wozniak decides to confront Harlee. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 2016 Who Is It That Can Tell Me Who I Am The crew is forced to test Loman's loyalty when he struggles with guilt; Wozniak learns that Donnie is withholding information; Harlee accidentally leads the FBI to incriminating evidence. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 4, 2016 Equal & Opposite A local drug lord discovers Wozniak's secret and tries to use it as leverage to recover drugs that Harlee and Tess confiscated; Harlee questions Stahl's motives and resorts to spying on him. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 11, 2016 Fall of Man Harlee must persuade Stahl to arrest Saperstein to keep him safe from a suspicious Wozniak; Harlee's abusive ex claims someone else is responsible for the crime he is imprisoned for. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 18, 2016 Undiscovered Country Wozniak struggles with guilt as he is faced with an unfinished task; Harlee must protect Saperstein while holding the unit together; Stahl gets close to discovering Harlee's relationship with Miguel. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2016 Good Cop, Bad Cop A recent event makes Harlee decide to assist with Stahl's investigation; two abusive cops harass Harlee's daughter and her boyfriend. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 3, 2016 Live Wire Act Details about Wozniak's secret relationship are revealed; Wozniak takes charge of a big job; a call to Saperstein's desk forces feelings to the surface. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 10, 2016 What Devil Do Harlee and Wozniak meet with Donnie's silent partner, who turns out to be a DEA agent; a Marine veteran is suspected of murder. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 17, 2016 The Breach Just as the heist is about to go down, Harlee realizes she cannot trust Stahl; Miguel uncovers Harlee's secret; Loman witnesses the heist as the exchange goes wrong. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 24, 2016 For I Have Sinned Harlee and Wozniak deal with the consequences of the heist's money disappearing; Harlee tells the FBI she will find the money and deliver Wozniak and his partners. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 31, 2016 One Last Lie After not being able to provide the FBI with Donnie and Linklater, Harlee offers a deal to Stahl to save the team; Miguel reveals his dark side when he asks Harlee to let him be a part of Christina's life. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jack Orman, Adi Hasak, Jennifer Lopez, Barry Levinson, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Ryan Seacrest, Nina Wass
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (S|L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 7, 2016