Network: FOX
Episodes: 13 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: May 22, 2014 — August 14, 2014
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Ramon Rodriguez, Terry O’Quinn, RZA, Jay Hernandez, Sung Kang, Inbar Lavi, Cliff Curtis, and Shantel VanSanten.
TV show description:
This cop drama follows the LAPD’s multi-agency Gang Task Force as they take on the city’s most dangerous gangs.
Detective Ryan Lopez (Ramon Rodriguez) is a rising star in the force but he has a secret. He lost his father at an early age and was taken in and raised by the Acosta family. Before he became a cop, Ryan pledged his allegiance to a different band of brothers –- the powerful Latino gang called Los Angelicos.
When Ryan’s best friend and police partner is senselessly killed by a notorious gang member, Ryan teams up with Task Force member and DEA Agent Cassius Green (RZA). He’s been at the forefront of the city’s war on organized crime for a long time.
Despite his devotion to his job, Ryan is still beholden to the crime family’s leader, Javier Acosta (Cliff Curtis). He’s the father figure that Ryan has tried to make proud his entire life — and the man who masterminded his entry into the police force.
Ryan’s secret has been held for a decade by Ryan, Javier, and Javier’s sons; cold-blooded gang lieutenant Carlos (Rey Gallegos) and straight-laced investment banker Daniel (Jay Hernandez), Ryan’s childhood best friend.
But Ryan is starting to realize that he is even more dedicated to being a cop than he is to Los Angelicos. He is respected by his team, including FBI Agent Tae Kim (Sung Kang), ICE Agent Vanessa “Vee” Hicks (Inbar Lavi) and the task force leader, Sam Chapel (Terry O’Quinn).
Chapel is Ryan’s other surrogate father figure. His estranged daughter, Jessica (Shantel VanSanten), is the city’s Assistant District Attorney.
Episode #13 — Malandros
Daniel uses his wedding to finalize a deal between Javier and Lavar Quintel. Chapel leads his team into Mexico to find murder suspect Matias. Chapen and Ryan learn that Javier ordered the hit on Jessica. Ryan has Javier transferred to the metas side of jail where he finds a “welcome party.”
First aired: August 14, 2014.
What do you think? Do you like the Gang Related TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
My husband and I absolutely LOVED this show. Can’t understand why it was cancelled.
please don’t cancel this show
By far one of the best shows out there better than those reality shows were they are told on how to act and what to say come on don’t let a good thing die bring back the GANG
canceled why ?? its a great show and should have way more than 2 seasons
I can’t believe they cancelled “Gang Related” by far the best show out. Writers were dead on as well as the actors. Very original story line. You never knew what to expect but you could bet it would be exciting and action filled. I actually would rush home from work Fridays (pizza and beer in hand) to make sure I would get “house stuff” out of the way and make sure I wouldn’t miss a minute of “The Gang”, in short please bring it back.
Should have been renewed! Great show. Very different than others, with the lead character actually being a ‘bad guy’ and a good cop and his struggle with both. Would’ve loved to see what happens next.
Bring this show back. Loved the show!!!
I loved Gang related and look forward for next season. They should diffenelty bring it back.
Loved this show!! Please bring it back!!!
I thought this was by far the best show on television! The writing was second to none.. Cant believe Fox would bring back shows like the overdrawn and boring Sleepy Hallow but cancel this one..I Wish FX would pick up the show because it was as good as a show could possibly be. Never knew what to expect. So good!!!
They need to bring this show bacc
Great show, waiting for it to come back, can’t cancel
Bring it back. Great show….
Please dont cancel..great tv show..
Loved this show! Don’t cancel it!