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Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

  • TV Series
  • 2015–2016
  • TV-MA
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.7K
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Denis Leary, John Corbett, and Elizabeth Gillies in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2015)
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
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A middle-aged once famous rock singer, who desperately wants his glory days back, finds out he has a talented daughter, who wants to reunite and front his old band - and date his guitar play... Read allA middle-aged once famous rock singer, who desperately wants his glory days back, finds out he has a talented daughter, who wants to reunite and front his old band - and date his guitar player. They're dysfunctional, but they don't care.A middle-aged once famous rock singer, who desperately wants his glory days back, finds out he has a talented daughter, who wants to reunite and front his old band - and date his guitar player. They're dysfunctional, but they don't care.

  • Creator
    • Denis Leary
  • Stars
    • Denis Leary
    • John Corbett
    • Elizabeth Gillies
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    3.7K
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    • Creator
      • Denis Leary
    • Stars
      • Denis Leary
      • John Corbett
      • Elizabeth Gillies
    • 29User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Denis Leary
    Denis Leary
    • Johnny Rock
    • 2015–2016
    John Corbett
    John Corbett
    • Josiah 'Flash' Bacon
    • 2015–2016
    Elizabeth Gillies
    Elizabeth Gillies
    • Gigi
    • 2015–2016
    Elaine Hendrix
    Elaine Hendrix
    • Ava
    • 2015–2016
    Robert Kelly
    Robert Kelly
    • Bam Bam
    • 2015–2016
    John Ales
    John Ales
    • Rehab
    • 2015–2016
    Aaron-Rodní Rodriguez
    • Rocker
    • 2015
    Josh Pais
    Josh Pais
    • Ira Feinbaum
    • 2015
    Mark Gessner
    Mark Gessner
    • Noah
    • 2016
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    Rebecca Naomi Jones
    • Davvy…
    • 2016
    Callie Thorne
    Callie Thorne
    • Cat
    • 2015–2016
    Eric Sheffer Stevens
    Eric Sheffer Stevens
    • Brook Lanley
    • 2016
    Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott
    • Campbell Scott
    • 2016
    Griffin Dunne
    Griffin Dunne
    • Music Therapist…
    • 2015–2016
    Rodney Richardson
    • Spencer Sloan
    • 2016
    Keith Buterbaugh
    Keith Buterbaugh
    • Jimmy
    • 2016
    Nicholas Christopher
    Nicholas Christopher
    • AJ
    • 2016
    Grace Woosley
    Grace Woosley
    • Tenika
    • 2016
    • Creator
      • Denis Leary
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    User reviews29

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    7Ed-Shullivan

    I'm learning a new lingo such as "testicle tightening surgery to avoid dog balls"

    You have to give this series a bit of time and the characters will slowly grow on you. In the initial few episodes the series focused on Denis Leary who plays the lead singer Johnny Rock for the over the hill gang rock band named the Heathens. He discovers that he has a daughter who also wants to be a rock star so who better to learn the ropes then from her dad, the legendary Johnny Rock. Gradually the series expands and each of the Heathens band members develops a personality of their own.

    Johnny Rock's lead guitarist and song writer is Flash, played superbly by John Corbett. Episodes 5 and 6 are especially enlightening as the group seeks psychiatric help in episode 5 and in episode 6 the story line revolves around what tattoos mean to each of the group members.

    Denis Leary admits to being an egotistical drug addicted rock star which is what it takes to stay on top of his game and keep his band together after so many years of a rock music legends top ten drought. Mrs. Shullivan and I have grown to enjoy the series episodes and with only four episodes of season one still remaining we are optimistic that the series will survive for a season 2. If you recall Denis Leary's previous hit series Rescue Me took a little bit of time before developing a dedicated audience and then went on for seven seasons.

    I have upgraded my original rating from a 5 to a 7 and I took the time to write this review to tell other viewers to stick it out and you will find that the series will grow on you as it has on us. I am a bit worried though of what I am learning about the rock lingo such as avoiding "dog balls" by having surgery on my privates. What a hoot!

    7/10 rating
    8unholyone-15434

    Great Series through Season 2 EP 1. But....

    I loved season 1, and the first episode of season 2. Now the language and excessive sexual nonsense in season 2 episodes 2 & 3 are just plain unnecessary. Me being in my early 50's and having a very bad potty mouth I still find it a waste of time and just worthless. My daughter is 22 and the same as I am in being a potty mouth and feels the same way.

    Get back to the way season 1 was going and stop the excessive sexual innuendo's and acts and over the edge language. You can use cussing but Christ season 2 episode 3 was ridiculously foul and unnecessary. I truly hope they change this before they start losing viewers.
    8dk777

    Johnny Rock

    A fun series with great music and hilarious characters.

    Denis Leary is fun in the role of Johnny Rock, but the other characters are just as fun. The music is great, and Elizabeth Gillies is a great choice for the role of Gigi.

    A bunch of fun performances, lots of good music and hilarious situations. A good mix of comedy, drama and music.

    It's a real shame that the show didn't continue any further, as it's really interesting and it would be great to watch these fun characters and listen to great music for at east a few more seasons.

    This show reminded me of some better times, when music was better and TV shows were fun and charming.
    10Frederique14

    Best TV show I've seen in years

    Halfway the first season of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, I can say I am absolutely in love with this show. I love how the series is a hilarious, cynical comedy about the music industry, but also a funny and heart warming family comedy.

    On top of that there's this great music that makes this show extra special. I have had Liz Gillies' songs from this show, like 'Animal' and 'New York 2015' on repeat for days now.

    The cast is excellent. Everyone has great chemistry together. The fact that they had lots of room for improv gave them the chance to show just how talented they all are.

    The shows mix of comedy, drama and music is a perfect fit for Liz Gillies. She has an amazing talent for all and for me is the star of SDRR.

    The only downside I can find is that the episodes are so short. I would love to see longer episodes in a next season, so we can enjoy more of this great show.
    10iwbrandf

    Just when I started to lose interest in sitcoms

    Hilarious, very real as to how these type of people really are, as I am familiar.

    Leary is fantastic but so is everybody else.

    What I would give to write on this show, so so many avenues these characters could go down that would be funny as hell and heartwarming.

    The hatred and love the band has for their leader, makes perfect sense in the genre.

    Love the daughter, funny and so darn cute. John Corbett is great too. Great job people!

    Oh, did I mention it is hilariously funny?

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    • Trivia
      Elizabeth Gillies (Gigi), having a past in musical theatre, performs each of the show's original songs live on set.
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      Featured in In Character with...: Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (2015)

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Apostle Productions
      • FX Productions
      • Fox Television Studios
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      21 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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