"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:

Sex | One Word Title | Male Female Relationship | Family Relationships | Beautiful Woman

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 12 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 8	10:00 PM	SHOW
Sun. Nov. 8	10:30 PM	SHOW

Cast

David Duchovny	...	Hank Moody (32 episodes, 2007-2009)
Natascha McElhone	...	Karen (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Madeleine Martin	...	Becca Moody / ... (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Evan Handler	...	Charlie Runkle (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Pamela Adlon	...	Marcy Runkle / ... (26 episodes, 2007-2009)
Madeline Zima	...	Mia Lewis / ... (24 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: Anna Faris/Duffy (#34.3)" (2008)

Funny, cool, one-of-a-kind show for adults!

If you have Showtime and you're not watching Californication, you're definitely missing out. I'm so glad I watched the first episode because I was hooked within the first five minutes and haven't missed an episode yet (I think it's up to 8 episodes now). I'm getting Showtime for free right now but just because of Weeds and Californication, I would probably continue paying for it after my free time is up.

I've never seen a show quite like this...the humor totally rocks; I especially love how witty it is, like when Hank says something like, "Shrivel me testes". The characters and their interactions are top-notch and I enjoy every minute of it.

I totally enjoy (most of) the actors, especially Pamela Adlon, who plays Marcie; she's mostly a voice actor (cartoon boys, mostly) and I love seeing her in an on-screen role; we need to see more of this talented woman! Sometimes I'm shocked at how hardcore the show can be and I LOVE THAT about it. It keeps me on my toes and is rarely predictable (even though whenever you see a hot chick you just know Hank will be doing her within five minutes...not the most realistic, but hey, it's a TV show with a title that includes the word, "fornication")!

I hope there is a Season 2 for this awesome new show...any many more seasons beyond. If you don't have Showtime, wait till Californication comes out on DVD and get it right away!