<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Website </Td> </Tr> <P> Shades of Blue is an American crime drama television series created by Adi Hasak that aired on NBC . The series premiered on January 7, 2016 . The series is set in New York City and stars Jennifer Lopez as Harlee Santos, a single - mother NYPD detective who is forced to work for the FBI's anti-corruption task force, while dealing with her own financial and family problems . </P> <P> In March 2017, the series was renewed for a third season . NBC later announced in April 2018 that this would be the final season, and that it would consist of 10 episodes . The third and final season premiered on June 17, 2018, and the series finale aired on August 19, 2018 . </P> <Ul> <Li> Jennifer Lopez as Detective Harlee Santos, a corrupt officer with the Street Crimes detective squad in NYPD's 64th Precinct in Brooklyn and FBI informant for the anti-corruption task force . She is the single mother to 16 - year - old Cristina; Cristina's father was abusive, and shortly after his release from prison in 2005, Harlee framed him for murder . She joined Lt. Wozniak's crew after he helped cover up her frame job . After getting arrested by the FBI in an anti-corruption investigation, she becomes a reluctant informant against Wozniak in exchange for immunity . </Li> <Li> Ray Liotta as Lieutenant Matt Wozniak, the corrupt commander of the 64th Precinct's Street Crimes detective squad, and the main target in an FBI anti-corruption investigation . He is a 25 - year veteran of the force, and before that spent six years in the United States Marine Corps . He is very close to Harlee, whom he considers a daughter, and Harlee's own daughter, Cristina . </Li> <Li> Drea de Matteo as Detective Tess Nazario, reassigned to patrol as a sergeant in season 3 . </Li> <Li> Warren Kole as Special Agent Robert Stahl, an FBI agent assigned to the Anti-Corruption Task Force, and Harlee's handler . He develops an obsession with Harlee . </Li> <Li> Dayo Okeniyi as Detective Michael Loman, a rookie detective assigned to the 64th . </Li> <Li> Hampton Fluker as Detective Marcus Tufo, reassigned to patrol as a sergeant in season 3 . </Li> <Li> Vincent Laresca as Detective Carlos Espada </Li> <Li> Sarah Jeffery as Cristina Santos, Harlee's 16 - year - old daughter and a musical prodigy . </Li> <Li> Gino Anthony Pesi as Assistant District Attorney James Nava (seasons 2--3; recurring season 1), the 64th Precinct's new ADA who becomes romantically involved with Harlee . </Li> </Ul>

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