The Glades
Seen it?2010 | 4 seasons | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (64 on Metacritic), though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved CSI: Miami or Castle, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 49 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
This crime series follows Jim, a Chicago cop who gets kicked off the force after being shot and wrongfully accused by his ex-captain of having an affair with his wife. After receiving his payout, Jim decides to moves to a small Florida town to join the state police.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 95K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12010 · 13 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22011 · 13 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32012 · 10 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
Season 42013 · 13 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Clifton Campbell
- Matt PassmoreJim Longworth
- Kiele SanchezCallie Cargill
- Carlos GómezCarlos Sanchez
- Michelle HurdColleen Manus
- Jordan WallDaniel Green
- Uriah SheltonJeff Cargill