Saving Grace (2007–2010)

An angel offers a jaded Oklahoma City police detective the chance to redeem her life.

Creator:

Nancy Miller

Stars:

Holly Hunter, Leon Rippy, Kenny Johnson

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Holly Hunter	...	Grace Hanadarko (46 episodes, 2007-2010)
Leon Rippy	...	Earl (46 episodes, 2007-2010)
Kenny Johnson	...	Ham Dewey (46 episodes, 2007-2010)
Bailey Chase	...	Butch Ada (46 episodes, 2007-2010)
Laura San Giacomo	...	Rhetta Rodriguez (46 episodes, 2007-2010)
Gregory Cruz	...	Det. Bobby Stillwater (43 episodes, 2007-2010)
Lorraine Toussaint	...	Kate Perry (43 episodes, 2007-2010)
Dylan Minnette	...	Clay Norman (40 episodes, 2007-2010)
Bokeem Woodbine	...	Leon Cooley (28 episodes, 2007-2009)
Mark L. Taylor	...	Henry Silver (23 episodes, 2007-2010)
Yaani King	...	Neely Lloyd (19 episodes, 2009-2010)
Tom Irwin	...	Father John Hanadarko (19 episodes, 2007-2010)

Storyline

An angel offers a jaded Oklahoma City police detective the chance to redeem her life.

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Plot Keywords:

oklahoma city | redemption | inmate | police officer | death row | 

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Taglines:

Live hard. Regret nothing.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

TNT

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Grace

Filming Locations:

Delfino Stages - 12501 Gladstone Avenue, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Television Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The network announced the cancellation while the crew was shooting second half of season 3. TNT decided then to give them 3 more episodes to finish the plots.

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Connections

Referenced in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.114 (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Saving Grace"
(Main Title Theme)
Written by Erik Schrody (as Everlast)
Performed by Erik Schrody (as Everlast)
Courtesy of E.T.C.F. Music Publishing, Inc.

User Reviews

Wonderfully Real

I first started watching "Saving Grace" because of Holly Hunter. She is one of my favorite actors, and I don't miss anything she's in.

The show caught me off guard with the rawness of the characters. I know nothing of Oklahoma, so I didn't notice the stereotypes. I appreciated the honesty of the characters. Flawed relationships, unhealthy relationships, work partners turning into bed partners. I think it happens more in law enforcement and medical facilities than most places. Watching the team interact is pretty much on point. I like that.

I also like seeing women over forty acting in a good series. I don't have to watch the twenty-somethings strut around reciting lines as if they were still first year drama students. Lorraine Toussaint and Lauren San Giacomo are wonderful in their supporting roles. I get to see three women who's work I admire and respect.

The subtle religious message is presented in a way that is inoffensive but definitely present. I find Earl to be like John Travolta's Michael, but not nearly as annoying. He's a flawed angel, but not in a way that makes you ask, "How can HE be an angle?!" All I can say is thank whatever deity is listening for giving Ms. Hunter the courage to push forward with this project, and the viewers who gave it a chance.