"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:

Marriage | Surfer | California | Father Son Relationship

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:

John Monad: The end is near.

Watch it.

I live here in SoCal, and this show really represents a side we don't ever see in mainstream media. It is very true-to-life, aside from the supra-natural elements. What I would like to say about the show is this: I don't want another 'Deadwood'. So I was not disappointed in this at all. Where 'Deadwood' had a creeping dread that ANYTHING (usually horrible) could happen at any moment, this show creates a sense that ANYTHING (probably magical) can happen. The characters are all acting out of a sense of earnestness and love, however it is manifested. I love this show and would say that those who don't like it or get it are not it's audience anyway. They can go watch Deadwood or Sopranos on DVD. What we have here is something fresh and great. Watch it.