"Las Vegas" (2003) TV series 2003-2008

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Creator:

Gary Scott Thompson

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

22 September 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Fast. Furious. Fun.

Plot:

Welcome to the Montecito Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where you can do anything you want... but Ed Deline and his crack surveillance team will be watching. Just remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...

Plot Keywords:

Casino | Surveillance | Las Vegas Nevada | Whale | Behind The Scenes

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 13	12:00 PM	TNT	Win, Place, Bingo	#5.17
Mon. July 13	1:00 PM	TNT	High Steaks

Cast

Josh Duhamel	...	Danny McCoy (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
James Lesure	...	Mike Cannon (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
Vanessa Marcil	...	Sam Marquez (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
Molly Sims	...	Delinda Deline (106 episodes, 2003-2008)
James Caan	...	Ed Deline (88 episodes, 2003-2007)
Nikki Cox	...	Mary Connell (87 episodes, 2003-2007)
Mitch Longley	...	Mitch Sassen (63 episodes, 2003-2008)
Marsha Thomason	...	Nessa Holt (47 episodes, 2003-2005)

Also Known As:

"Casino Eye" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:M18 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (season 1) | Hungary:16 | USA:TV-14 | France:-12 | UK:12A | Canada:14A | Hong Kong:IIA | Australia:MA (seasons 2 and 3) | Germany:12 | Canada:14+ (Quebec) | Sweden:15 | Norway:15 | Spain:15 | Iceland:16 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:6 (seasons 3-5) | Netherlands:12 (seasons 1 and 2)

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA

Company:

NBC Studios

Trivia:

When the series debuted in 2003, it was hounded by critics who said it wouldn't last very long. For the 2004-2005 season, it was the only show NBC renewed for a second season.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: The Montecito is located across the street from the Luxor in the vacant area off the Vegas strip, yet all views from the rooms or ED's office are from the Mirage on the other end of the strip.

Quotes:

Samantha Jane "Sam" Marquez: I hate funerals. Pretending to mourn for someone you despise. Doesn't that bother you?
Delinda: Not me, I like pretending.
Mary Connell: Now that we know that Monica left it all to charity, I kinda feel like maybe she was just misunderstood.
Samantha Jane "Sam" Marquez: Really? I feel like maybe she was just a bitch.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Heroes: Collision (#1.4)" (2006/I)

Soundtrack:

A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)

Best New TV Series of 2003

This is the best new TV series released to the networks for the 2003 season.

The writing is interesting, characters got developed this season, plot lines were intriguing, and there was comic relief. Check out this show if you have not already seen it on Monday nites.

What I like best about this series is Josh Dahumel. Not only is he eye candy but a good actor, he is fun to watch and you find yourself engrossed in the show. Apparently they have built an elaborate set in Culver City to film some of these scenes, but you can't tell the real shots from the studio shots. They do a good job masking the transition when they show panorama shots of Vegas itself. I often wonder when I view this show, how big their budget is for extras because they do a good job emulating a big casino. This series is strictly entertainment and as long as your expectations are not as lofty as the other reviewer, you will not be disappointed.