"John from Cincinnati" (2007)TV series

Creators:

David Milch
Kem Nunn

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

In Imperial Beach, California, the dysfunctional Yost family intersects with two new arrivals to the community: a dim-but-wealthy surfing enthusiast (Nichols) and man spurned by the Yosts years ago.

Plot Keywords:

Father Son Relationship | California | Surfer | Marriage

Cast

Rebecca De Mornay	...	Cissy Yost (10 episodes, 2007)
Willie Garson	...	Meyer Dickstein (10 episodes, 2007)
Luis Guzmán	...	Ramon Gaviota (10 episodes, 2007)
Keala Kennelly	...	Kai (10 episodes, 2007)
Ed O'Neill	...	Bill Jacks (10 episodes, 2007)
Luke Perry	...	Linc Stark (10 episodes, 2007)
Brian Van Holt	...	Butchie Yost (10 episodes, 2007)
Matt Winston	...	Barry Cunningham (10 episodes, 2007)
Emily Rose	...	Cass (10 episodes, 2007)
Greyson Fletcher	...	Shaun Yost (9 episodes, 2007)
Bruce Greenwood	...	Mitch Yost (9 episodes, 2007)
Austin Nichols	...	John Monad (9 episodes, 2007)
Dayton Callie	...	Steady Freddie Lopez / ... (9 episodes, 2007)
Jim Beaver	...	Vietnam Joe (8 episodes, 2007)
Paul Ben-Victor	...	Palaka (8 episodes, 2007)
Garret Dillahunt	...	Dr. Michael Smith (7 episodes, 2007)
Chandra West	...	Tina Blake (7 episodes, 2007)
Paula Malcomson	...	Jerri (5 episodes, 2007)
Matthew Maher	...	Dwayne (5 episodes, 2007)

Filming Locations:

El Camino Motel - 550 Highway 75, Imperial Beach, California, USA

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Trivia:

The name "Monad" may come from "Monism," a philosophy which states that all things are one. Greek philosophers referred to "The Monad" as "The Builder," and that all things are composed of monads.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
John Monad: I don't know Butchie instead.

Like a train wreck you can't look away from

I am fascinated by this show. I have tried a number of times explaining to people what it is about, and I find it difficult. If I had to sum it up in one word I would say "redemption". This whole family is so screwed up and John seems to be there to help them heal, but in the most bizarre way! This has now become THE show that my husband and I have to watch each week. My only complaint is about the language. I realize that it is part of the character development, but I think I would still watch without every other word being an F-bomb. I hope the show catches on and people watch, but I fear a lot of people won't get it or will think is it too much work because it does require some thought. That's what I like about it, though.