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Shut Eye

  • TV Series
  • 2016–20172016–2017
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 45min
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.5K
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POPULARITY
3,673
389
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Shut Eye (2016)
A darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed.
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Charlie is a scammer with a small chain of fortune-telling storefronts and contracts building tricks for a family that controls the business in the greater chunk of LA.Charlie is a scammer with a small chain of fortune-telling storefronts and contracts building tricks for a family that controls the business in the greater chunk of LA.Charlie is a scammer with a small chain of fortune-telling storefronts and contracts building tricks for a family that controls the business in the greater chunk of LA.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,673
389
  • Creator
    • Leslie Bohem
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Donovan
    • KaDee Strickland
    • Angus Sampson
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  • Creator
    • Leslie Bohem
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Donovan
    • KaDee Strickland
    • Angus Sampson
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    • 46User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Episodes20

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    Shut Eye: Season 1
    Trailer 1:48
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    Trailer 1:46
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    Photos139

    Jeffrey Donovan in Shut Eye (2016)
    Jeffrey Donovan at an event for Shut Eye (2016)
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    Jeffrey Donovan, Aasif Mandvi, Susan Misner, and KaDee Strickland at an event for Shut Eye (2016)
    Susan Misner at an event for Shut Eye (2016)
    Aasif Mandvi at an event for Shut Eye (2016)
    Aasif Mandvi and Susan Misner at an event for Shut Eye (2016)
    Jeffrey Donovan in Shut Eye (2016)
    Jeffrey Donovan in Shut Eye (2016)
    Jeffrey Donovan in Shut Eye (2016)
    Jeffrey Donovan and KaDee Strickland in Shut Eye (2016)
    Jeffrey Donovan, KaDee Strickland, Havana Guppy, and Patrick Lubczyk in Shut Eye (2016)

    Top cast

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    Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan
    • Charlie Haverfordas Charlie Haverford
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017
    KaDee Strickland
    KaDee Strickland
    • Linda Haverfordas Linda Haverford
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017
    Angus Sampson
    Angus Sampson
    • Fonso Marksas Fonso Marks
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017
    David Zayas
    David Zayas
    • Eduardo Bernalas Eduardo Bernal
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017
    Susan Misner
    Susan Misner
    • Dr. Nora Whiteas Dr. Nora White
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Rita Marksas Rita Marks
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017
    Dylan Schmid
    Dylan Schmid
    • Nickas Nick
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2017
    Havana Guppy
    Havana Guppy
    • Drinaas Drina…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2017
    Layla Alizada
    Layla Alizada
    • Simzaas Simza
    15 episodes15 eps • 2016–2017
    Emmanuelle Chriqui
    Emmanuelle Chriqui
    • Ginaas Gina
    13 episodes13 eps • 2016–2017
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Nadine Daviesas Nadine Davies
    9 episodes9 eps • 2016
    Zak Santiago
    Zak Santiago
    • White Tonyas White Tony
    8 episodes8 eps • 2016
    Caleb Z Smith
    Caleb Z Smith
    • Li'l Tony Rankoas Li'l Tony Ranko
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Callie Hope Haverda
    Callie Hope Haverda
    • Lala Marksas Lala Marks
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Lorrie Odom
    Lorrie Odom
    • Sharonas Sharon
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Leah Gibson
    Leah Gibson
    • Sylvia Haverfordas Sylvia Haverford
    7 episodes7 eps • 2016–2017
    Tyler Johnston
    Tyler Johnston
    • Tedas Ted
    7 episodes7 eps • 2016
    Rowena King
    Rowena King
    • Maggie Sexton-Templesmithas Maggie Sexton-Templesmith
    6 episodes6 eps • 2017
    • Creator
      • Leslie Bohem
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    Storyline

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    Charlie Haverford is a scammer with a small chain of fortune-telling storefronts and contracts building tricks for a family that controls the business in the greater chunk of Los Angeles. A blow to the head from a client's angry boyfriend intersects with a hypnosis session while auditioning a new "clairvoyant," and suddenly, a man whose entire life has been based on fraud begins to see and feel some very real and fundamental truths. Charlie's wife Linda is sick and tired of their mediocre life and wants to break away from Fonso, the single father who runs the Marks family's psychic empire, and controls the Haverford's future. Rossellini co-stars as Rita, the cunning, seductive, and sadistic matriarch of the Marks clan. —Anonymous
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Fortune comes at a cost. (Season 1)
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The term "Shut Eye" is used by magicians, illusionists and mentalists to refer to someone that has become so adept at performing the act of mind reading or mentalism that they fool themselves into believing they have real psychic powers. In con artist terms "Don't be a shut eye" is a phrase meant to remind you to not fall victim to your own scam.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Fassbender/David Remnick/New Yorker Cartoons/Craig Finn (2016)

    User reviews46

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Better than it first appears
    If you've seen the trailers you are probably wondering what the show is about. The trailers don't show you what is really going on and neither does the synopses for the show outlined on the IMDb page.

    You do start by getting a healthy does of a very fictionalized version of gypsy culture in California but the main story line goes beyond that. I don't want to spoil it but there's a twist in the first episode that sets up the rest of the series.

    The acting is good. Some of them may make you cringe, but that's the point. That reaction is exactly what they are going for.

    This series is a black comedy, the drama and dark undertones will not be for everyone, but if you can appreciate twisted humor this will not disappoint.

    I recommend giving it at least one full episode. The first episode starts out slow and you might not understand it until the end, but force yourself to get through it.

    By the end of the first episode you will either understand and be ready to take this ride, or you'll be lost and know it's time to move on to something else.

    I just binge watched all 10 episodes and it was seriously awesome. Highly recommended for anyone that likes dark comedies or is a fan of these actors.
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    • Kunovega
    • Dec 7, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 7, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ясновидец
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Television
      • Gran Via Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 45min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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