The Riches (2007–2008)

A family of crooks assume the identity of an upper-middle-class suburban clan in the Deep South.

Creator:

Dmitry Lipkin

Stars:

Eddie Izzard, Minnie Driver, Shannon Woodward

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Eddie Izzard	...	Wayne Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Minnie Driver	...	Dahlia Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Shannon Woodward	...	Di Di Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Noel Fisher	...	Cael Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Aidan Mitchell	...	Sam Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Todd Stashwick	...	Dale Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Gregg Henry	...	Hugh Panetta (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Margo Martindale	...	Nina Burns (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Bruce French	...	Jim Burns (14 episodes, 2007-2008)
Nichole Hiltz	...	Ginny Dannegan (9 episodes, 2007-2008)
Deidrie Henry	...	Aubrey McDonald (9 episodes, 2007-2008)
Teresa Huang	...	Kimmie (9 episodes, 2007-2008)

Storyline

Wayne and Dahlia Malloy spent their youth pulling cons with a traveling band of modern Irish travelers roaming about the US. Now years later, Wayne hits a spiritual and midlife crisis and begins to question their lifestyle just as his wife, newly sprung from prison, rejoins the family. They decide to finally settle down in suburbia where they battle to live a normal life while trying to escape their former friends.

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Plot Keywords:

irish | gypsy | traveler | dark comedy | tinker | 

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Taglines:

They're stealing the American dream.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

FX Networks

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Low Life

Filming Locations:

Marrero, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Maverick Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 45 min (20 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show was originally titled "Low Life", though the name was changed due to creative reasons.

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Goofs

It is repeatedly stated that Doug Rich received his law degree from Princeton University. In reality, Princeton has not had a law school since 1852.

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Connections

Referenced in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.26 (2008)

User Reviews

The Riches is the only thing that makes me excited for Mondays...

I now have something to look forward to on the most dreaded day of the week. I love every single character on this show, I love every line, every look, every scene, EVERYTHING.

When I first watched The Riches I was a little confused. It was funny and touching but at the same time rather dark (much like Director Peter O'Fallon's first feature "Suicide Kings")  Upon further examination I have realized that it is this contrast that makes the show so incredible. Hollywood does an amazing job at painting the perfect portrait of "the American dream" while simultaneously ignoring its dark corners and stark realities. The Riches takes the shiny and manufactured concept of the American dream and strips it down to reveal the reckless and desperate nature of those aiming to achieve it. Though Wayne and Dahila Malloy initially seem like terrible parents, they are the perfect (albeit extreme) representation of American society's obsession with materialism and are, therefore, much like the rest of us. Though it is hard to picture yourself stealing the lives of a dead couple, I'll bet it is not as hard to picture yourself sacrificing everything for the well being of your children. I love this show because it forces me to think about my own borders and limitations. Right now there is no way I could carry on like the Malloy's but if push comes to shove, I could be singing another tune.

Long live The Riches!