Graves (TV series)
| Graves | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Joshua Michael Stern |
| Written by | Joshua Michael Stern |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Singe camera |
| Production company(s) | Lionsgate Television |
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| Original network | Epix |
| Original release | October 16, 2016 – present |
Graves is an American comedy television series created by Joshua Michael Stern for Epix. A ten-episode first season premiered on October 16, 2016.[1] The show is about a former President of the United States admitting to mistakes he made while in office.
Graves was renewed for a second 10-episode season on November 17, 2016, which will premiere in 2017.[2]
Cast
Main cast
- Nick Nolte as Richard Graves[1][3]
- Skylar Astin as Isaiah Miller
- Heléne Yorke as Olivia Graves
- Chris Lowell as Jeremy Graves
- Callie Hernandez as Samantha
- Sela Ward as Margaret Graves[4]
Other cast
- Khotan Fernandez as Arturo Del Rey
- Angelica Maria as Ramona Alvarez
- Shad Adair as ICE Agent
- Brian Barela as Amy
- David Manzanares as Gerardo
- Nas Mehdi as Ali
- Nia Vardalos as Annie Spiro
- Conor Leslie as Tasha Ludwig
- Sale Taylor as Chuey/Chuy
Production
Epix announced a 10-episode straight-to-series order on May 21, 2015. Creator Joshua Michael Stern is to be showrunner.[1] The series will be produced by Lionsgate TV with Keith Eisner, Greg Shapiro, and Eric Weinberg as additional executive producers.[5]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Evil Good and Good Evil" | Joshua Michael Stern | Joshua Michael Stern | October 16, 2016 | 101 | N/A |
| 2 | "You Started Everything" | Joshua Michael Stern | Joshua Michael Stern | October 23, 2016 | 102 | N/A |
| 3 | "Nothing Can Come from Nothing" | Bob Balaban | Abby Gewanter | October 30, 2016 | 103 | N/A |
| 4 | "That Dare Not Speak" | Bob Balaban | Eric Weinberg | November 6, 2016 | 104 | N/A |
| 5 | "Lions in Winter" | Robert B. Weide | David Iserson and Joshua Michael Stern | November 13, 2016 | 105 | TBD |
| 6 | "A Tincture of Madness" | Robert B. Weide | Lisa Parsons and Joshua Michael Stern | November 20, 2016 | 106 | TBD |
| 7 | "Hunter or Savage" | Iain B. MacDonald | Keith Eisner | November 27, 2016 | 107 | TBD |
| 8 | "TV is the Shepherd"[6] | TBA | TBA | December 4, 2016 | 108 | TBD |
| 9 | "Through a Glass Gravely"[7] | TBA | TBA | December 11, 2016 | 109 | TBD |
| 10 | "Not Giants But Windmills"[8] | TBA | TBA | December 18, 2016 | 110 | TBD |
Reception
Graves has received mediocre reviews from critics. It holds a 56% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10.[9] On Metacritic, the show holds a rating of 61 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]
References
- 1 2 3 "EPIX Unveils Two New Original Series - Partners with Lionsgate on "Graves" and Paramount Television on "Berlin Station" to Produce First Two Original Series on EPIX". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (November 17, 2016). "'Berlin Station,' 'Graves' Renewed for Second Seasons at Epix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 21, 2015). "Epix Orders First Original Series: 'Graves' Starring Nick Nolte & 'Berlin Station'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2015). "Sela Ward To Star In Epix Comedy Series 'Graves', Replaces Susan Sarandon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 11, 2015). "'Good Wife' EP Keith Eisner Inks Overall Deal With Lionsgate TV, Joins 'Graves'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ↑ "TV Listings Grid, TV Guide and TV Schedule, Where to Watch TV Shows - Screener". Tvlistings.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
- ↑ "TV Listings Grid, TV Guide and TV Schedule, Where to Watch TV Shows - Screener". Tvlistings.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
- ↑ "TV Listings Grid, TV Guide and TV Schedule, Where to Watch TV Shows - Screener". Tvlistings.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
- ↑ "Graves: Season 1 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Graves: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
External links
- Graves at the Internet Movie Database
- Graves Official site