SummaryA drama inspired by the real-life experiences of former New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple, The District revolves around Jack Mannion (Craig T. Nelson), a tenacious champion of the underdog and an avowed crime-fighter, whose revolutionary tactics have resulted in a 50-percent drop in crime, first in Boston, then in Newark, N.J. His la... Read More
Created By:Terry George, Jack Maple
The District
Season 1 Premiere:
Oct 7, 2000
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Jun 14, 2013
80
If issues don't get in the way, CBS' The District is a good show - may be one of the TV season's most watchable new dramas. [7 Oct 2000, p.1E]
Jun 13, 2013
75
Though it's far from perfect -- and Nelson's flamboyant, over-the-top performance is bound to irritate some viewers -- "The District" explores racial polarization and urban political attitudes in sometimes compelling fashion. And there's an interesting, racially diverse cast of players, with veteran character actress Lynne Thigpen ("Shaft"), a real standout as Mannion's crime stats wizard Ella Farmer. [6 Oct 2000, p.12D]
Jun 14, 2013
60
Mannion is most appealing when he doesn't play the hero. [7 Oct 2000, p.E1]
Jun 14, 2013
40
The District will either have to ignore race and lapse into television fantasyland or embrace its realism and become more sophisticated. (A tiresome political correctness would be worst of all. ) Either way, it's halfway there. [6 Oct 2000, p.E1]
Jun 14, 2013
20
It's irresponsible for a show like The District, which had the opportunity to be racially diverse in not only its casting but its portrayals, to fall back on racial stereotypes. [7 Oct 2000, p.1E]
Jun 14, 2013
10
Just about worthless, and as a bonus, also highly irritating. [6 Oct 2000, p.F1]
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Production Company:
- Cinemaline Productions
- DiNovi Pictures
- Universal Network Television
- CBS Productions
- Studios USA Television
Initial Release Date:Oct 7, 2000
Number of seasons:4 Seasons
Rating:TV-14
Awards
Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
• 3 Nominations
Satellite Awards
• 2 Nominations
TV Guide Awards
• 2 Nominations
