Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kyra SedgwickBrenda Leigh Johnson | Brenda Leigh Johnson |
 J.K. SimmonsWill Pope | Will Pope |
 Corey ReynoldsDavid Gabriel | David Gabriel |
 Robert GossettRussell Taylor | Russell Taylor |
 G.W. BaileyLouie Provenza | Louie Provenza |
 Tony DenisonAndy Flynn | Andy Flynn |
 Michael Paul ChanMike Tao | Mike Tao |
 Phillip P. KeeneOfficer Buzz Watson | Officer Buzz Watson |
 Jon TenneySpecial Agent Fritz Howard | Special Agent Fritz Howard |
 Raymond CruzJulio Sanchez | Julio Sanchez |
 Mary McDonnellCaptain Sharon Raydor | Captain Sharon Raydor |
 Matt McCoyKevin Adams | Kevin Adams |