Californication (2007– )

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

Creator:

Tom Kapinos

Stars:

David Duchovny, Natascha McElhone, Madeleine Martin

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Duchovny	...	Hank Moody (72 episodes, 2007-2013)
Natascha McElhone	...	Karen (72 episodes, 2007-2013)
Madeleine Martin	...	Becca Moody (72 episodes, 2007-2013)
Evan Handler	...	Charlie Runkle (72 episodes, 2007-2013)
Pamela Adlon	...	Marcy Runkle (68 episodes, 2007-2013)

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

infidelity | male full frontal nudity | female nudity | family relationships | nudity | 

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Taglines:

He's in way too deep. (Season 2)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Showtime [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Untitled David Duchovny Series

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aggressive Mediocrity, And Then..., Showtime

Technical Specs

Runtime:

28 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to David Duchovny, ever since the show moved from being aired in the fall to being aired in the spring, creator Tom Kapinos has written every season finale as a possible series finale. This is because the shooting schedule hasn't changed that much, so when the show premieres in January, the season has been shot for months.

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #27.160 (2011)

User Reviews

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.