"Californication" (2007) TV series 2007-????

User Rating:

8.7/10   

Creator:

Tom Kapinos

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Hank Moody... No man is more committed to a midlife crisis.

Plot:

A writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women.

Plot Keywords:

Sex | One Word Title | Male Female Relationship | Family Relationships | Beautiful Woman

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 12 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	10:00 PM	SHOW
Mon. Nov. 9	10:30 PM	SHOW

Cast

David Duchovny	...	Hank Moody (32 episodes, 2007-2009)
Natascha McElhone	...	Karen (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Madeleine Martin	...	Becca Moody / ... (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Evan Handler	...	Charlie Runkle (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Pamela Adlon	...	Marcy Runkle / ... (26 episodes, 2007-2009)
Madeline Zima	...	Mia Lewis / ... (24 episodes, 2007-2008)

Also Known As:

Untitled David Duchovny Series (USA) (working title)
Untitled Tom Kapinos Project (USA) (working title)
Californication (Croatia) [hr]
Californication (Germany) (Pay-TV title) [de]
Californication (Brazil) [pt]
Californication (Czech Republic) [cs]
Californication (Romania) [ro]
Californication (Poland) [pl]
Californication (Netherlands) [nl]
Californication (Greece) [el]
Californication (Argentina) [es]
Kaliforgia (Hungary) [hu]
Kalifornifikacija (Serbia) [sr]
Kalijebafornija (Slovenia) [sl]

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | USA:TV-MA | UK:15 (some episodes) | UK:18 (some episodes) | Netherlands:16 | Hungary:16 | South Korea:18

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Aggressive Mediocrity

Trivia:

"Californication" is a compound of 'California' and 'fornication'. Its origin is bumper stickers in Oregon in the late 1970s and early 1980s that read "Don't Californicate Oregon". Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 album "Californication" sold over 15 million copies, and as of 2009 is their most successful record.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008) (V)

A solid new comedy series with top drawer performance from Duchovny

From its controversial opening scene to its excellent finale, the first episode of "Californication" sets the tone for the series. Stylishly directed by the always-reliable Stephen Hopkins, the pilot is thoroughly entertaining adult comedy. Watching the first episode reminded me a little of a modern Blake Edwards' production.

The cast are excellent, especially David Duchovny as the seedy Hank Moody, a man whose mid-life crisis is on display for all to see, from his Porsche to his constant bed-hopping.

The script is sharp and the whole show exudes quality.

Recommended.