So much about this character feels like pure fantasy.
Her first name sounds like a motorcycle.
Harlee is obviously a very bad girl, so why not a dirty cop too?

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But Lopez brings a much-needed earthiness to even the most high-glam law enforcement roles.
Thats important, since were also supposed to empathize with Harlee, even at her most corrupt.
Either she turns on him, or he turns on her harder.
Stakes as clear as these from the very first episode robShades of Blueof a certain what-would-you-do-in-Harlees-position?
(Only a dead woman would remain loyal to Wozniak.)
This show might not be the best thing sinceThe Shield, but its a step aboveNCIS.