The Divide

The Divide is a 2014 legal drama that aired on WE tv. The first season consisted of eight hour-long episodes. It premiered on July 16, 2014. On October 30, 2014, the series was canceled by WE tv. Plot An exploration of morality, ambition, ethics, politics and race in today's justice system as viewed through the eyes of an impassioned case worker and an equally passionate district attorney whose views vary. Cast Marin Ireland as Christine Rosa Paul Schneider as Clark Rylance Damon Gupton as Adam Page Nia Long as Billie Page Clarke Peters as Isaiah Page Britne Oldford as Jenny Butler Chris Bauer as Jared Bankowski Joe Anderson as Terry Kucik Adam Rothenberg as Danny Kenneth Welsh as Stanley Zale Development and production The series was originally developed and ordered as a pilot in 2012 by sister network AMC, but was not picked up. It was, however, left in contention for a possible pickup at a later date. By the time WE tv had decided to pick up the show, David Manson, who ran the pilot, had moved to Netflix's House of Cards. John Tinker has since stepped in as showrunner.