![]() That might be hard to picture but Lowe commits to the role perfectly. Nero’s a scruffier, more crass version of Hank, with a side of crazy. Rob Lowe plays Eddie Nero, an actor who might play Hank in the movie. Introduced to the story is Sasha Bingham (Addison Timlin), the Hollywood starlet cast to play Mia. The struggle to get the movie made presents a whole new set of challenges and characters. It made me laugh from time to time, but not enough (and too many cringes in between) to feel like I wanted to continue.Hank’s back behind the wheel of his book now that everyone knows he wrote it and he’s put to the task of writing the script for the movie. Moody to life, the show as a whole just didn't have what I was looking for. So, despite the fact that I was surprised at how well Duchovny brought Mr. Had the show really gone for some drama, perhaps I would have stuck around longer, but it seemed to be settling into the same formula each episode: Raunchy sex jokes/situations followed by a pittance of "family/relationship stuff" towards the end of each episode to make you think there is character development happening. While not a complete and utter prude, even I was cringing in disgust at some of the things brought up and 2. The problem I discovered with the show fairly quickly, however, was that it seemed to be a simple sex comedy week in and week out. One could argue that strictly in terms of acting, Moody might outshine Mulder. Also, Duchovny is perfect for the Hank Moody role, which is infinitely closer to his personality than Fox Mulder ever was. He's also in constant contact (hilarious and otherwise) with agent Charlie (Evan Handler), who constantly encourages him (in a variety of ways) to get back into the writing game again.Īfter watching the pilot episode, I thought that Californication might offer me something, as it made me belly laugh a number of times and generally kept me entertained by it's willingness to go further on its sexual jokes than any show I've ever seen. He still harbors feelings for ex-wife Karen (Natascha McElhone), ends up in quite a tryst with step-daughter Mia (Madeline Zima), yet still manages to be a supportive father to Becca (Madeleine Martin). ![]() While in no way was I disappointed in his performance, I quickly found (after about six episodes) that this show just wasn't for me.įor a basic plot summary, "Californication" is the story of Hank Moody (Duchovny), a boozy, sex-a-holic writer who, come to think of it, hasn't actually written anything in quite some time. Having only known DD from that Fox Mulder role, and being generally a huge fan of The X-Files, I was curious to check out another body of work of his to see what he could bring to the comedic table. I started watching "Californication" because of how tremendously disappointing (at least to me) David Duchovny was in the recent X-files comeback miniseries. But it's more likely that it's a generalization of the kind of people that exist in Hollywood all too often. Gives you Harvey Weinstein vibes honestly. Maybe not about himself, but someone else. As if he wrote what he knew about that exists in that life. That to me is an ode to the show creator. About something Hank did that could destroy his life. I wouldn't know who, but, even in the show, there's a line between Hank and his agent Charlie Runkle where Charlie says "do I even have to ask? Because I know you write what you know". Also, it's worth mentioning, I feel like Hank Moody is based on a real person. That's just my opinion because I wish they didn't end the show. The end is TERRIBLE but don't let that stop you from watching. A lot of sex, drugs, rock and roll, self loathing, hilarity, shenanigans, and mishaps shape this series into what I consider one of the best tv shows of all time. It really sets up the shows following seasons and what to expect. His intentions, but also, his demons and what keeps him where he is rather than giving him an out. The first season really gives you a good picture of what Hank is about. Get back to New York where he began his career and get out of the Hell that is Los Angeles. Battling his emotions and his addictions, trying to save his relationship with his ex wife and his daughter. On the other hand, he's a loving father, a lover in general. He's self loathing, self deprecating, a drunk, at times misogynistic, and a party animal that never seemed to grow up, or grow past the failures, or successes for that matter, or the issues he faced in his life. Trying to get back his writing career and to get his family back together that broke up along his journey as a writer in Los Angeles. I wish it was still on! The plot revolves around well known novelist Hank Moody, suffering from writers block. I began watching it the same year the show ended. Waited too long to start watching this show.
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