Get Shorty: Season 1

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Epix | MGM+ | Season Premiere Date: August 13, 2017

Starring: Ray Romano, Sean Bridgers, Chris O'Dowd

Summary: Based loosely on the Elmore Leonard's novel (which also spawned the 1995 movie of the same name), Nevada hitman Miles Daly (Chris O’Dowd) is in Hollywood seeking to make a career change after the estrangement from his wife and daughter (Lucy Walters and Carolyn Dodd). He runs into B-movie producer Rick Moreweather (Ray Romano) and convincesBased loosely on the Elmore Leonard's novel (which also spawned the 1995 movie of the same name), Nevada hitman Miles Daly (Chris O’Dowd) is in Hollywood seeking to make a career change after the estrangement from his wife and daughter (Lucy Walters and Carolyn Dodd). He runs into B-movie producer Rick Moreweather (Ray Romano) and convinces him to help him make a film.… Expand

Creator: Davey Holmes and Davey Holmes

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Blue Pages
Air Date: October 8, 2017
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S1:E9. Turnaround
Air Date: October 1, 2017
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S1:E8. Shot on Location
Air Date: September 24, 2017

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Tim Goodman

Aug 8, 2017

What ensues is a wry, quick-witted and quick-paced dramedy that melds two disparate cultures. With O'Dowd and Romano at the center, Get Shorty also benefits enormously from a well-cast ensemble that doesn't have an obvious weak link, even in the bit parts. Read full review

Luke Parker

Aug 9, 2017

Romano is perfectly cast precisely because this is the character he knows how to play. With a gritty, energetic, and page-turning tale to work with, Miles is a great host for the series’ best moments. Read full review

Clark Collis

Aug 7, 2017

This pilot does enough to have Leonard fans sticking around for more "Action!" [11 Aug 2017, p.53] Read full review

Scott Von Doviak

Aug 11, 2017

Get Shorty isn’t in much danger of challenging Justified as the best TV adaptation of Leonard’s work, but as comfort viewing in the dog days of August, it gets the job done. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Aug 14, 2017

Get Shorty is an intriguing, curious new show. ... Get Shorty is a little wobbly in the quality of the writing. Read full review

UPROXX Alan Sepinwall

Aug 10, 2017

Creator Davey Holmes (Shameless, In Treatment) was wise to not aim directly at the movie, but his replacement ideas are a mixed bag. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Aug 10, 2017

Scenes go on too long, the plot spins its wheels, and one can sense that the narrative is being stretched well far past its breaking point. What results is a show that works in moments--you can’t get a cast this talented together and not produce some interesting moments--but never develops a rhythm. Read full review

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mavennewbern

Sep 4, 2017

After waiting for the reviews to roll in I'm shocked by it's current user rating of 6.9. I've always trusted the general median of opinion, but my faith in humanity is failing. There has clearly been a grievous error in judgement here. Get Shorty is far beyond just-above mediocre. ItAfter waiting for the reviews to roll in I'm shocked by it's current user rating of 6.9. I've always trusted the general median of opinion, but my faith in humanity is failing. There has clearly been a grievous error in judgement here. Get Shorty is far beyond just-above mediocre. It has unique characters that develop brilliantly. Gritty and humbled, Miles character has under-tones of real life gangster with a sense of humor. The first 4 episodes where littered with LOL moments. Rick being the cautious risk taker works well to create interesting character chemistry. The slow long burn of a light bloom only further enhances the beauty that can be found in Get Shorty. This is a show that has been crafted by professionals and could easily be lost on a more simple mind. This is probably one of the best shows of 2017. It's exciting, interesting, fun, and isn't tired like some shows (Halt and Catch Fire) loosing their shine. I'm enthralled and can't wait for the next episode.… Expand

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metacurious

Sep 2, 2017

One of the best shows I've seen in years, seriously. Funny and dark and addictive. I've seen first 5 and they're all crazy good. I'm a Chris O'Dowd fan and this is actually his best work. Ray Romano here is unlike anything I've seen him do before... Whole cast is great. Writing is asOne of the best shows I've seen in years, seriously. Funny and dark and addictive. I've seen first 5 and they're all crazy good. I'm a Chris O'Dowd fan and this is actually his best work. Ray Romano here is unlike anything I've seen him do before... Whole cast is great. Writing is as sharp as it gets.… Expand

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tchel0o

Sep 27, 2017

I thought i wouldnt like the show, the plot didnt sound so good but after seen some good critic reviews, I needed to watch at least one episode and seriously, it is incredible, great cast (chris and ray are perfect in their roles), the story wasnt slowly moving, it has funny bits, action,I thought i wouldnt like the show, the plot didnt sound so good but after seen some good critic reviews, I needed to watch at least one episode and seriously, it is incredible, great cast (chris and ray are perfect in their roles), the story wasnt slowly moving, it has funny bits, action, drama ... It is great and if you like shows with great cast and writing, you should watch.… Expand

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Ascospore

Mar 18, 2018

Yes! Get Shorty came from out of nowhere and made any thinking-person's top 10 shows for 2017. Great original characters, a fast-moving plot, nice photography; plus plenty of sex, drugs and violence. If they can keep up this quality I'm buying a Ricky lunchbox.

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shoulderoforion

Aug 14, 2017

Gritty. Let me tell you something about Elmore Leonard, not the cartoonish Get Shorty of '95, or the slightly more realistic & down to earth Out of Sight of '98, Elmore Leonard crime fiction is punch you in the nose leave you bleeding GRIT, with a capital G. It's humorous, there's a heroGritty. Let me tell you something about Elmore Leonard, not the cartoonish Get Shorty of '95, or the slightly more realistic & down to earth Out of Sight of '98, Elmore Leonard crime fiction is punch you in the nose leave you bleeding GRIT, with a capital G. It's humorous, there's a hero character, but he always comes from the place, on the underside of the bridge on the other side of the tracks with people you don't want to know that you don't ever want to find yourself in. This is a fantastic staging of Leonards work, IMHO. Through the first 3 eps, wished they were all released on the same day like NETFLIX so I could power through them all. This is great TV.… Expand

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meldrew

Aug 30, 2017

An involving story that I want to see through to the end, lighthearted but punctuated with sudden violence. People to root for, people to hate, and people who you haven't quite made your mind about yet.

What's not to love? So far (episode 4) this is quality TV.

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boredwatcher

Jul 12, 2020

tried really hard to get through episode 2...couldn't do it. Has none of the humor or charm of the original...agonizingly tortoise paced, not at all funny and has the charm of week old wet socks...do not understand the accolades at all

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: August 13, 2017
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 6, 2019
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 12, 2018
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 13, 2017
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  S1:E10. Blue Pages
  Air Date: October 8, 2017
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  S1:E9. Turnaround
  Air Date: October 1, 2017
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  S1:E8. Shot on Location
  Air Date: September 24, 2017
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  S1:E7. Grace Under Pressure
  Air Date: September 17, 2017
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  S1:E6. Epinephrine
  Air Date: September 10, 2017
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  S1:E5. A Man of Letters
  Air Date: September 3, 2017
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  S1:E4. From Stamos With Love
  Air Date: August 27, 2017
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  S1:E3. The Yips
  Air Date: August 20, 2017
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  S1:E2. Sins of a Chambermaid
  Air Date: August 13, 2017
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  S1:E1. The Pitch
  Air Date: August 13, 2017