"Californication" (2007) TV series 2007-????

User Rating:

8.7/10   

Creator:

Tom Kapinos

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Hank Moody... No man is more committed to a midlife crisis.

Plot:

A writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women.

Plot Keywords:

Male Female Relationship | Female Nudity | Family Relationships | Sex | One Word Title

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 11 nominations

Cast

David Duchovny	...	Hank Moody (29 episodes, 2007-2009)
Madeleine Martin	...	Becca Moody / ... (28 episodes, 2007-2009)
Evan Handler	...	Charlie Runkle / ... (28 episodes, 2007-2009)
Natascha McElhone	...	Karen (27 episodes, 2007-2009)
Madeline Zima	...	Mia Lewis / ... (24 episodes, 2007-2008)
Pamela Adlon	...	Marcy Runkle / ... (23 episodes, 2007-2009)
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Lew Ashby (12 episodes, 2008)
Rachel Miner	...	Dani (12 episodes, 2007-2008)

Also Known As:

"Untitled David Duchovny Series" (USA) (working title)
"Untitled Tom Kapinos Project" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | USA:TV-MA | UK:15 (some episodes) | UK:18 (some episodes) | Netherlands:16 | Hungary:16 | South Korea:18

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Aggressive Mediocrity

Trivia:

References are made to actors from the TV show "Dawson's Creek" (1998). Katie Holmes is referenced along with real-life husband Tom Cruise in the movie 'A Crazy Little Thing Called Love' based on Hank's book. James Van Der Beek is referenced on a wedding invitation card that reveals Karen's last name to be 'Van Der Beek'. Writers/Executive Producers Tom Kapinos and Gina Fattore both worked on "Dawson's Creek" (1998).

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash '08 (2008) (TV)

Fresh, witty entertainment

I just watched the pilot on-demand and I have to say I am thoroughly impressed by this show. David Duchovny was a pure gem to watch as the sardonic and hapless writer in the surreal realm of Southern California. The dialogue is top-notch, the plot is thick and juicy. Hank is a deep, 3-dimensional character that we seldom see on television. Though he is definitely damaged, there is something in his tribulations that audiences can relate to. His difficulty in writing is a situation I have felt many times when I sit down at the keyboard. Similarly, I empathize with his relationship problems. The problems he faces are problems that real people face brought to life in a very funny, unique way.

With this show, Weeds, The L Word and Dexter, Showtime is becoming the new HBO. That being said I really hope this show keeps the spark that made the pilot so good for the full run of the series.