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Matt Wozniak made the move to television be- TV Media (Ray Liotta, “Goodfellas,” 1990), cause they’d be able “to do the with whom Harlee has a 15-year stories they wanted to do,” with or an informant, withholding history and a deep, familial rela- the financial freedom and stability Fand manipulating the truth tionship. The crew is a tight-knit to do so. For Lopez — and Liotta, can be a matter of life and death. group of dirty cops who do what who nodded in approval — “the Keeping secrets and telling white is necessary in order to make a best movies right now are on TV.” lies can be hard enough for the crime scene or criminal work in Creative freedom aside, the average citizen and harder still their favor. Other members of challenge of television’s demand- for a mobster, but for a cop? Well, the crew include Tess Nazario ing schedules brings more depth no greater challenge can exist (Drea de Matteo, “The Sopra- to “Shades of Blue,” or so Lopez than to try to delude those nos”), Marcus Tufo (Hampton and Liotta believe. “[The show] is trained to detect such deception. Fluker, “Major Crimes”) and emotionally taxing. It seems, to Carlos Espada (Vincent Laresca, Amidst a sea of badges and me, like in every scene, it’s life or “Graceland”). blue on prime-time television, death ... to keep at that level, for After being set up in the series one series has managed to make five and a half, six months straight, premiere, Harlee had a difficult every day for 12 hours a day ... it’s huge waves, combining the dra- decision to make, and it’s one ma of a mafioso series with the a tough, grueling process,” Lopez with which she continues to states. Neither believes they’re action of a gritty cop show. De- grapple. She’s brought in by the spite an exciting run, this year holding back for network pro- FBI and confronted by Agent Rob- gramming, with both admitting to marks the final season of the star- ert Stahl (Warren Kole, “Stalker”), heavy series, as season 3 of the difficulties of shaking Harlee who needs her to act as an infor- Drea de Matteo as seen in “Shades of Blue” “Shades of Blue” premieres Sun- and Wozniak after a long day of mant so that his anti-corruption shooting. day, June 17, on NBC. task force can finally reveal the choice but to agree, realizing that will be able to testify in court, In an interview for BUILD Series, “Shades of Blue” explores the compliance with the FBI could hinting that all of the betrayal Lopez and Liotta expressed their Sadly, this is the final season of unsavory underbelly of the 64th. the series, but perhaps it’s fitting, lives of the Street Crimes detec- Given that Harlee is a single give her a second chance instead and lies of seasons past will come excitement and passion for the se- given that “Shades of Blue” will tive squad of the 64th precinct mother, down on her luck and of jail time, while simultaneously to light, putting corruption from ries. Lopez didn’t shy away from conclude on its own terms and be in New York City, focusing on desperate to give her daughter, knowing that even the smallest all sides on public display. addressing the shift for many ac- able to maintain the tension that Det. Harlee Santos (Jennifer Lo- Cristina (Sarah Jeffery, “Rogue”), misstep could spell tragedy for Beyond a compelling plot and tors from the big screen to the has made it so successful through- pez, “Lila & Eve,” 2015) and her a better future, she has little her and her child. intense screenwriting, the show’s small screen, noting that “six, sev- Season 2 of “Shades of Blue” popularity owes a great deal to en years ago ... it just seemed like out its run. Catch up if you can, get saw Harlee’s loyalties increasing- its phenomenal casting. Since the the movie business was not doing to know the crew and what’s at ly torn. She had suspected that early 2000s, there has been an in- as well if you didn’t have a big stake, and prepare for the final 10 Karen Gibson School of Dance Wozniak would be through with creasing shift from the big screen blockbuster.” As more niche or episodes of NBC’s gritty crime dra- her, having learned of her infor- to television for many of Holly- unique stories became difficult to ma. The season premiere of BEGINNER - ADVANCED mant ways, but he revealed some wood’s A and B list actors. Claire pitch to cinematic studios, Lopez “Shades of Blue” airs Sunday, truths of his own and decided to Danes has shone on the small believes that “great writers” June 17, on NBC. AGES 4-ADULT take advantage of his new-found screen in “Homeland.” Colin Far- Classes in: Tap • Pre-Ballet - Ballet • Lyrical • Pointe • Jazz • Clogging knowledge. He enlisted Harlee as rell and Matthew McConaughey a double agent of sorts, feeding made waves with “True Detec- Home of the misinformation to Stahl as a tive,” a show that’s boasted more means to continue helping the than its fair share of big-screen crew. As the season intensified, talent in regular and recurring TRIPLE TOE CLOGGERS fans were constantly immersed in roles. It’s no wonder, then, that home: 276-2756 the tension, with a finale that left when NBC decided to option studio: 276 4631 the fates of both Harlee and “Shades of Blue,” it wasn’t such a Family Rates • Well-Qualified Teachers Wozniak in perilous uncertainty. difficult sell, with stars Lopez and Thankfully, early trailers for the Liotta eager to get involved in the OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE new season indicate that Harlee burgeoning quality TV market. He gets his music online. 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