Californication

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Season 1
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 13, 2007
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 338 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 295 out of 338
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 338
  3. Negative: 23 out of 338
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  1. MickelsM.
    Sep 5, 2007
    10
    The best current show right now--until Curb comes. But a nice, light funny show with a good sense of humor, which is good for a change and breaks up the monotony.
  2. GeoffP.
    Sep 7, 2007
    10
    Best new show on television today.
  3. Niels
    Jun 1, 2008
    10
    This is, by far, one of the best tv series of all time !
  4. ChadD.
    Aug 7, 2008
    10
    This show is great! Hank always has something witty and funny to say. The acting is good, the characters are believable and they make you like/hate them. I'm glad this is coming back for a second season!
  5. VictorP
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    All in all, the most refreshing, innovative, and addicting show out in TV right now. I have watched many a series, and even tho we are in the 3rd season, it does not get old, as the writers seem to throw in new ideas and twists that give the show a whole new feel. I hope this show does NOT get canceled any time soon.
  6. JeffK.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    One of the funniest shows I have seen in a very long time, great plot, and David Duchovny is hilarious.
  7. MarkH.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Never been a huge fan of Duchovny. But I think he's found his muse. He instantly takes to the character like it's his second skin. The writing is far above today's standards. It's like a deep, sarcastic, honest indie movie with legs poised for marathon greatness. Might even be ahead of it's time, but the time we get to spend in that half hour, I truly relish!
  8. RogerT.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Best new comedy/drama in years. Superb writing, casting, and chemistry of lead characters is irresistible.
  9. FirstL.
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    Brilliant first episode. Hope there are many more like this.
  10. JakeJ.
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    Terrific acting by Duchovny. However, this show is only meant for adults with a sexual sense of humor. If you are 60+, or under 18, this show is probably not for you. Middle aged, middle class men...eat your hearts out.
  11. ChrisB.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    I love this show. The cast, writing, directing - all fabulous. I can totally relate to Hank. Hope this show runs for a long freakin' time.
  12. SalimN.
    Sep 5, 2007
    10
    Way better than season 3 of Weeds. Plus Hank's a cool character.
  13. DonK.
    Sep 5, 2007
    10
    Witty, but most of all, enjoyable, funny, and not too serious. Overall, a great show, and not a self-absorbed mess like the OC or John from Cincinnati.
  14. FarhanJC
    Dec 6, 2008
    10
    David Dochovony and Tom Kapinos, delivers and writes respectively, best ever "on your face" dialogues. Greatest show on earth right now at this moment.
  15. AH
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Unbelievable script writing! Solid character building! This show is what everyone is thinking and wondering in their minds. The writers make you feel empathetic towards a depressed, self loathing, crass and obnoxious man who is going through a mid life crisis. Unfortunately this show is not for everyone as its hard to be open minded about hidden prejudices that we all have and he natural Unbelievable script writing! Solid character building! This show is what everyone is thinking and wondering in their minds. The writers make you feel empathetic towards a depressed, self loathing, crass and obnoxious man who is going through a mid life crisis. Unfortunately this show is not for everyone as its hard to be open minded about hidden prejudices that we all have and he natural animal instinct of mankind.… Expand
  16. JohnC.
    Nov 20, 2007
    10
    Amazing show. If u don't like it, fine. But I do and others do 2. Keep up the good work.
  17. vickys.
    Nov 4, 2007
    10
    Brilliant. Dialoge natural full of Ca wit. Characters drawn from reality making them identifiable to the audience and hysterical. I dated him, she was a crazy roommate, I worked with her, or married him. Unbelievable writing!!! Finally something I can't predict.
  18. PeterJ.
    Oct 16, 2007
    10
    Great dialog and good acting.
  19. TrishM.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    Love it like it was my own gold fish!
  20. MarlonW.
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    Great Tv series!
  21. MariaS.
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    Good dialogues!
  22. EmmaG.
    Aug 14, 2007
    10
    Great pilot, can't wait till next Monday!!!
  23. SueB.
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    David Duchovny is great! He's very funny and touching when he needs to be. I'll be watching this just because of him so I hope the rest of the series lives up to the pilot.
  24. ivetteU.
    Aug 17, 2007
    10
    I love this show since day one...It's real and tackles many life issues...i can relate in many ways...
  25. MourL.
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    Brilliant opening Episode . Duchovny delivers , humor and inner drama with finesse of sarcasm. Finally ( along with WEEDS) ShowTime got something to match HBO. I have high hopes for Californication.
  26. DeeS.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    Californication is smart, funny, brilliant and ballsy and David Duchovny proves he is equally adept at comedy as drama. Showtime has a terrific show, an adult comedy for adults, and I can't wait to see more.
  27. KarrenoC.
    Sep 12, 2007
    10
    I gotta give it a solid 10. For one thing it touches various subjects that many would be afraid to even think about. The show illustrates a powerful portrayal of today's reality of the City of Angels. The writing is absolutely powerful, touching subjects of parenthood, sex, drugs, addictions, and the reality. I would definitely recommend this film to audience of every kind, (adults I gotta give it a solid 10. For one thing it touches various subjects that many would be afraid to even think about. The show illustrates a powerful portrayal of today's reality of the City of Angels. The writing is absolutely powerful, touching subjects of parenthood, sex, drugs, addictions, and the reality. I would definitely recommend this film to audience of every kind, (adults of course) because everyone can learn from this .… Expand
  28. graccok
    Jan 16, 2008
    10
    Californication and Duchovny rule! The best show ever!
  29. JackH.
    Aug 30, 2008
    10
    This show is, if not anything else, pretty enjoyable. Please do not read further if you have a 'thing' against spoilers. As I am not a professional writer, 'thing' works quite well to describe several feelings. For what I wanted to express >> Having watched the first season of Californication just recently, I was pretty awed by the way the character has been developed. This show is, if not anything else, pretty enjoyable. Please do not read further if you have a 'thing' against spoilers. As I am not a professional writer, 'thing' works quite well to describe several feelings. For what I wanted to express >> Having watched the first season of Californication just recently, I was pretty awed by the way the character has been developed. He has a laid-back approach, true, but nearing the middle to end of the season, shows that not only is he still in love with his long-term girlfriend, but is also attempting to insinuate himself back into her life. As the protagonist has been shown to have a decent outlook towards morality, excluding the unfortunate mishap involving his love's fiance's daughter, he is pretty limited in how he tries to get 'Karen' back. That however, does not stop him trying. Although the explicit scenes may come across as excessive to some, it is the underlying satire and raunchiness that intrigue the audience. Few shows manage to get the right reactions from their viewers. Californication can thankfully be counted amongst them. However, the entire show is not just about 'Hank' attempting to bring his life under a finer control. The rest of the cast plays a significant role too. Subplots of intricate details have been developed, one of the most involving being the sexual frustration expressed by 'Marcy', wife of Hank's agent 'Charlie'. The season finale was pretty exciting. Rarely have stranger things occured on a wedding set, be it in reality, or theater. I await with hushed breath for the second season. This series has impressed me beyond all bounds.… Expand
  30. carries
    Feb 25, 2009
    10
    I never thought i'd have any interest in this - love david duchovny but have No Need for the sex, drugs... but i thought i should just see what they did... and ended up watching the entire disc of episodes back to back to back on repeat for 2 days until the 2nd disc arrived in the mail 2 days later from netflix - there is so much to recommend this show - but the father-daughter I never thought i'd have any interest in this - love david duchovny but have No Need for the sex, drugs... but i thought i should just see what they did... and ended up watching the entire disc of episodes back to back to back on repeat for 2 days until the 2nd disc arrived in the mail 2 days later from netflix - there is so much to recommend this show - but the father-daughter relationship is probably my favorite part - given that a modern parent-child relationship is normally portrayed so stupidly in any tv show or film - i hope they can take the sex and drugs and swearing out and sell it to TBS - and i hope we can get a show like this sometime that is PG-13.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best TV Season of 2007
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#13 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
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#6 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    100
    Californication--the best new TV show in a year.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    80
    Californication can be unabashedly self-centered, judgmental and off-putting, but it is redeemed by occasional hilarious moments, an appealing father-daughter relationship and Duchovny's skillful creation of a charismatic boor.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: John Leonard
    80
    Dark comedy suits insouciant Duchovny.... Here he delivers a tousled sort of aw-shucks Huck Finn, lighting out for erotic territories. McElhone, à la Rene Russo, manages to convey the notion of adult womanhood without being either drippy or schoolmarmish about it.
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