The TNT drama Dark Blue follows the lives of an undercover team of Los Angeles police officers so covert that many of their own colleagues don’t even know they are involved. Supervised by Lieutenant Carter Shaw (Dylan McDermott), Season 2 will see the team forced to take orders from FBI Agent Alex Rice, played by show newcomer Tricia Helfer, who is also the love interest for Carter.

During an interview to promote Season 2, Battlestar Galactica star Tricia Helfer talked about the appeal of this new role, her chemistry with Dylan McDermott and her desire to juggle a film career with the show. Check out what she had to say after the jump:

The TNT action drama Dark Blue, which follows an elite team of undercover detectives, returns for it’s second season on August 4^th. In the world of law enforcement, being an undercover cop is among the most dangerous jobs. It’s a huge adrenaline rush while, at the same time, it jeopardizes the lives of anyone who does it.

During an interview to promote the new season, actor Dylan McDermott talked about working for Jerry Bruckheimer, the joy in playing such a challenging role and how glad he is for the addition of Tricia Helfer. Check out what he had to say after the jump: