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NYC 22

NYC 22

20126.21 Season13 EpisodesCanceledTV-14

Overview

NYC 22 follows six diverse NYPD rookies as they patrol the gritty streets of upper Manhattan. With unique backgrounds, personalities and reasons for being on the force, the new cops will make their share of rookie mistakes while they figure out how to relate to their boss, each other and the people they swore to protect.

Created by Jane Rosenthal
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Terry Kinney

Terry Kinney

Daniel 'Yoda' Dean

Adam Goldberg

Adam Goldberg

Ray 'Lazarus' Harper

Leelee Sobieski

Leelee Sobieski

Jennifer 'White House' Perry

Stark Sands

Stark Sands

Kenny McLaren

Judy Marte

Judy Marte

Tonya Sanchez

H

Harold 'House' Moore

Jayson 'Jackpot' Toney

Tom Reed

Tom Reed

Ahmad 'Kiterunner' Khan

Felix Solis

Felix Solis

Terry Howard

Armand Schultz

Armand Schultz

Dr. Evan Roth

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Themes & Keywords

police officerrookie copnypdmanhattan, new york city

About NYC 22

NYC 22 is a drama series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of police officer, rookie cop, nypd, manhattan, new york city. Created by Jane Rosenthal, it stars Terry Kinney, Adam Goldberg, Leelee Sobieski. NYC 22 follows six diverse NYPD rookies as they patrol the gritty streets of upper Manhattan. With unique backgrounds, personalities and reasons for being on the force, the new cops will make their share of rookie mistakes while they figure out how to relate to their boss, each other and the people they swore to protect.

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