Season Two of ‘Lincoln Heights’ Almost Here :: video|jot
Urban Drama Brings Gritty Realism Back to Family TV
Although my initial impression of ABC Family’s Lincoln Heights was so-so when it debuted in January of this year—it took me a few episodes to get into the show’s groove—I now count myself among the many committed fans of the urban drama. Set in a California neighborhood that often seems to include equal parts down-home comfort and random, senseless violence, the series’ first season introduced viewers to the determined and fairly typical Sutton clan, who moved into a new home in an inner-city community in the pilot, courtesy of a law enforcement incentive program that encourages officers to help improve the unsavory neighborhoods they police by living in them.
Headed by career cop Eddie (Russell Hornsby of Playmakers), the Sutton brood then spent the greater part of the debut season’s thirteen episodes attempting to get a leg up on homeownership—the quintessential American Dream—by riding out the fear, anxiety, and distrust that neglected neighborhoods can cultivate in residents. On the side, there were also issues of middle-class upward mobility and marrying down for the parents, as well as coping with and recovering from firsthand encounters with horrific crime for the children, among other hard-hitting themes.
Following an all-day marathon of nine episodes from the first season (11am–8pm EST), the second season begins at 8pm tonight with the Suttons still residing in the titular Lincoln Heights area and on the verge of encountering a fresh crop of dilemmas to survive. You can get a brief preview of what’s in store in coming weeks with the clip below, or jump to the video if the player isn’t visible.*
Lincoln Heights also stars Nicki Micheaux (The Shield) as Jenn Sutton, Erica Hubbard (The Replacements) as Cassie Sutton, Rhyon Brown (Judging Amy) as Lizzie Sutton, Mishon Ratliff (The Adventures of Tango McNorton: Licensed Hero) as Tay Sutton, Robert Adamson (Cold Case) as Charles, and Michael Reilly Burke (24) as Kevin Lund.
*This video does not include closed captions or subtitles for the deaf, hard of hearing, or non-fluent in English.
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Lincoln Heights will air Tuesdays on ABC Family at 8pm EST
Lincoln Heights photo courtesy of ABC Family
