Shut Eye is an American drama television series created by Leslie Bohem, airing on the streaming service Hulu. It was given a straight-to-series 10-episode order. All ten episodes became available on December 7, 2016.[1] A second season was ordered on March 20, 2017[2] which was released on December 6, 2017. The series originally was led by David Hudgins as showrunner during season one before he was replaced by John Shiban for season two.[3] On January 30, 2018, the series was canceled after two seasons.[4]
Premise
The series centers around the life of failed magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan), who now works as a psychic and suddenly starts to have real visions.[5]
Cast and characters
Main
- Jeffrey Donovan as Charlie Haverford[6]
- KaDee Strickland as Linda Haverford, Charlie's wife[7]
- Angus Sampson as Fonso Marks[8] - Rita's son
- David Zayas as Eduardo Bernal[9]
- Susan Misner as Dr. Nora White, a neuroscientist[10]
- Emmanuelle Chriqui as Gina, a hypnotist[10]
- Isabella Rossellini as Rita Marks[11] - Matriarch
- Dylan Ray Schmid as Nick Haverford - Son
- Havana Guppy as Drina Marks
Recurring
- Layla Alizada as Simza
- Mel Harris as Nadine Davies
- Zak Santiago as White Tony
- Aasif Mandvi as Pazhani 'Paz' Kapoor
- Erica Gimpel as Agent Sims (season 2)
Episodes
Season 1 (2016)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Death" | Johan Renck | Leslie Bohem | December 7, 2016 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Hanged Man" | Craig Zisk | Charlie Keys Bohem & Leslie Bohem | December 7, 2016 |
| 3 | 3 | "The Fool" | Michael Trim | Leslie Bohem | December 7, 2016 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Tower - Reversed" | Clark Johnson | Leslie Bohem | December 7, 2016 |
| 5 | 5 | "The Magician" | Minkie Spiro | Greg Walker | December 7, 2016 |
| 6 | 6 | "Judgment" | Daisy von Scherler Mayer | Daria Polatin | December 7, 2016 |
| 7 | 7 | "Two of Swords" | Michael Morris | Tom Pabst | December 7, 2016 |
| 8 | 8 | "Five of Cups" | Bronwen Hughes | Patricia Breen | December 7, 2016 |
| 9 | 9 | "Wheel of Fortune" | Stephen Gyllenhaal | Leslie Bohem & Hiram Martinez | December 7, 2016 |
| 10 | 10 | "Ace of Swords" | Larysa Kondracki | Leslie Bohem | December 7, 2016 |
Season 2 (2017)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "We're Not in Kansas Anymore" | Scott Winant | John Shiban | December 6, 2017 |
| 12 | 2 | "Shortchanged" | Meera Menon | Will Pascoe | December 6, 2017 |
| 13 | 3 | "Guys and Dolls" | Sheree Folkson | Brett Conrad & Amy Berg | December 6, 2017 |
| 14 | 4 | "Are You Listening?" | Stephen Gyllenhaal | Katrina Cabrera | December 6, 2017 |
| 15 | 5 | "Charles the Magnificent" | Robbie Pickering | Jonathan Igla | December 6, 2017 |
| 16 | 6 | "Crimes and Punishments" | Jennifer Getzinger | Will Pascoe | December 6, 2017 |
| 17 | 7 | "Purple Hearts" | Michael Trim | Amy Berg | December 6, 2017 |
| 18 | 8 | "Karma Chameleon" | John Shiban | John Shiban & Jonathan Igla | December 6, 2017 |
| 19 | 9 | "Vérité" | Deborah Chow | Amy Berg | December 6, 2017 |
| 20 | 10 | "There's No Place Like Home" | John Shiban | John Shiban | December 6, 2017 |
Production
Following the first season, John Shiban replaced David Hudgins as showrunner.[3]
Music
The series' musical score was composed by Ben Decter.[12] He was replaced by Joseph Stephens for Season 2.
See also
References
- ^ Alex McCown-Levy (December 7, 2016). "Hulu gives fake psychics real drama in the addicting Shut Eye". AVClub.com.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner".
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ Nemetz, Dave (January 30, 2018). "Shut Eye Cancelled at Hulu".
- ^ Rebecca Iannucci (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan to Lead Hulu Series". TVLine.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan Cast As Male Lead In Hulu's Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (January 29, 2016). "KaDee Strickland Set As Female Lead In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Erik Pedersen (February 12, 2016). "Angus Sampson Joins Hulu Drama 'Shut Eye'; Manny Montana Cast in ABC's 'Conviction'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Denise Petski (February 2, 2016). "David Zayas Joins 'Shut Eye'; Megyn Price Heads To 'The Ranch'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Nellie Andreeva (January 22, 2016). "Susan Misner & Emmanuelle Chriqui Cast In Hulu's Psychic Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (February 2, 2016). "Isabella Rossellini Cast In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Hulu's 'Shut Eye' to Feature Music by Ben Decter". FilmMusicReporter.com. April 14, 2016.
