Damages (2007– )

Bright and sharp law school graduate Ellen Parsons becomes the protégée of the successful and hard-hitting high stakes litigator Patricia Hewes. But nothing is what it seems.

Creators:

Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman

Stars:

Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 53 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Glenn Close	...	Patty Hewes (59 episodes, 2007-2012)
Rose Byrne	...	Ellen Parsons (59 episodes, 2007-2012)
Tate Donovan	...	Tom Shayes (39 episodes, 2007-2010)
Zachary Booth	...	Michael Hewes (30 episodes, 2007-2012)

Storyline

Bright and sharp law school graduate Ellen Parsons becomes the protégée of the successful and hard-hitting high stakes litigator Patricia Hewes. But nothing is what it seems.

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Plot Keywords:

law | female lead | trial | murder | female lawyer | 

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Taglines:

Win at all costs.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Glenn Close TV Project

Filming Locations:

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

KZK Productions, FX Productions, Sony Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The series reunites stars Glenn Close and William Hurt after 26 years since, as fledgling actors, they first collaborated on The Big Chill.

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Connections

Referenced in 500 Days of Summer (2009)

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Soundtracks

"When I Am Through With You"
Written by Jason Rabe & Ravi Subraminian
Performed by The VLA

User Reviews

I can't wait for Season 2

I just finished watching the finale of season one of Damages. All I can say is bring on season two! I missed the show when it originally aired and read about it later. I was fortunate enough to download the complete season although it took some doing.

Truthfully the reason I was uninterested in the show originally was because I've never been able to warm up to Glen Close since Fatal Attraction. Not an unusual reaction I guess. But I am so glad I finally got over my aversion to her which was based only on a character she played.

She is in fact a terrific actor, as is Rose Byrne who plays Ellen Parsons.

I cannot compliment this show enough. It was a real surprise to me. I have always enjoyed legal dramas but this is so much more. It is a thriller really and different from other legal ensemble shows which concentrate on courtroom drama. This one never enters the courtroom.

Starting at the end and working back in flashbacks it is so interesting. Like a giant puzzle which you put together piece by piece. By the end most of the pieces are in place. Enough to make you feel very satisfied.

However, there are still enough little pieces left out to start a new puzzle for season 2. So as I said "bring on season 2 asap".

One last thing. Ted Danson as Arthur Frobisher was great as well. Played with understated evil I found this to be his best role ever.

I recommend this to anyone who likes a show which requires thinking and concentration.

Congratulations to the producers, writers, cast and crew. Excellent.