Graceland: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

USA | Season Premiere Date: June 6, 2013

Starring: Daniel Sunjata, Brandon Jay McLaren, Vanessa Ferlito

Summary: Undercover agents (Daniel Sunjata, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Ferlito, Brandon Jay McLaren, Manny Montana, and Serinda Swan) from the FBI, DEA and US Customs, live and work together in a Southern California beach house.

Creator: Jeff Eastin

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Pawn
Air Date: September 12, 2013
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S1:E11. Happy Endings
Air Date: September 5, 2013
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S1:E10. King's Castle
Air Date: August 22, 2013

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Matt Zoller Seitz

Jun 6, 2013

It's the kind of work that I like to classify as "deep shallow," in that it deals in familiar tropes and simple themes but articulates them in a clever, stylish way. Read full review

Clark Collis

May 24, 2013

Graceland is Not The Wire. But it won't have you shooting up your television set, either. [31 May/7 Jun 2013, p.131] Read full review

Lori Rackl

Jun 5, 2013

It’s the broader story of Briggs--is his hat white or black?--and his unfolding relationship Warren that elevates Graceland a cut above your dime-a-dozen crime dramas. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jun 3, 2013

The show may not hold the attention of TV fans who crave complex storytelling--there's not much for fans of psychologically intriguing character development to dig into--but for viewers who enjoy a steady USA diet, Graceland may darken the network's Blue Sky programming approach just enough to intrigue. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Jun 6, 2013

As the show moves past the setup and into its first caper, the extended introductory episode does improve. And then it hits a final twist that would be tiresome even if you believed Graceland was equipped to explore it properly. Had Elvis ever actually entered the building, this would be the point where he left. Follow suit. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jun 5, 2013

While everything here is reasonably compatible with lead-in “Burn Notice,” the few high notes ultimately can’t disguise how ordinary a visit to Graceland feels. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

May 31, 2013

Government agents loll around the beach, exchanging the kind of banter for which television writers would, in a just world, be sent to some quiet place to reflect on their idiocy. All this, amid the plotting of incoherent designs to trap drug dealers, and plenty of sand and dazzling blue skies--elements that have on occasion succeeded in mitigating the flaws of some deadly TV series. This deadly series isn't one of them. Read full review

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kateG

May 31, 2014

This show makes me a nervous wreck - every week. I teach making predictions & foreshadowing for a living, so I'm pretty jaded watching most shows with pedantic writing & mediocre acting. However, the writers are able to surprise me with the multi-layered story lines & plot twists. I get soThis show makes me a nervous wreck - every week. I teach making predictions & foreshadowing for a living, so I'm pretty jaded watching most shows with pedantic writing & mediocre acting. However, the writers are able to surprise me with the multi-layered story lines & plot twists. I get so amped up that I can't watch it @ night, then go to bed - I have to watch it the next night, then have time to calm down before I go to bed. The writing is tight & the story lines are engaging. Two thumbs up. PS: eye candy!!!

I have also noticed that the negative reviews are based upon the trailer. I think that it's asinine to base a review of anything based upon a snippet - my review is based upon watching the entire season.… Expand

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Gargamaul

Dec 21, 2013

As fun to watch as Justified. This show is much better than the other USA shows I have seen. A great new show about law enforcement who actually do effective work and it doesn't bog the viewer down with the standard procedural stuff. There is enough danger, intrigue, humor, and mostAs fun to watch as Justified. This show is much better than the other USA shows I have seen. A great new show about law enforcement who actually do effective work and it doesn't bog the viewer down with the standard procedural stuff. There is enough danger, intrigue, humor, and most importantly consequence to keep the episodes interesting even with some overdone drama. The acting and the entire show is believable in spite of the unlikelihood of an undercover house. Also there is a fun dog on the beach, though he doesn't get much screen time.… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

LoneWanderer117

Jun 6, 2013

Surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this show. Found it quite enjoyable. Hope the rest of the season follows the pilot's formula. Some may find it to be another cop show but like I said I was quite surprised, I didn't expect it to grab my attention so much.

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nicole246

Jul 12, 2013

If you love USA type show (beautiful people doing really interesting things), then you'll love this show. I personally think this one stands out because of it's combination of a normal procedural along with relationship intrigue. I disagree with the other reviewers saying there is nothingIf you love USA type show (beautiful people doing really interesting things), then you'll love this show. I personally think this one stands out because of it's combination of a normal procedural along with relationship intrigue. I disagree with the other reviewers saying there is nothing to connect to with the characters or the story when I think the actors do a good job, the stories tend to be strong, and the drama is good, especially for a USA show. Give it a chance, and you might find that you like it.… Expand

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JoyTheWizard

Jun 25, 2013

Okay, you can't deny it, the trailer was awesome. I think if you give it time, Graceland will grow to become an amazing show. Right now, you can already see all the negative reviews. What Graceland lacks is a special something. A special something that defines the show. And by specialOkay, you can't deny it, the trailer was awesome. I think if you give it time, Graceland will grow to become an amazing show. Right now, you can already see all the negative reviews. What Graceland lacks is a special something. A special something that defines the show. And by special something, I mean the story line, characters, and everything about it is a bit dry. There isn't that much humor. Okay, well you might say that humor isn't what a drama is for. Then, I will tell you that there isn't enough drama to make up for that. This show is slow moving too, that's why I say the show has a good chance to grow. The concept is a very good idea though.… Expand

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mgyukeri

Jul 23, 2013

Graceland is good, and that's probably the best thing I can say about it. The cast is generally unremarkable, and the whole thing has a very USA Network feel, which isn't necessarily bad, it just doesn't have any substance to back up the style.

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wordsilk

Jun 15, 2013

Unbelievable premised with unbelievable characters. Not one character was likeable. The actor playing Briggs is much too old to be a surfer dude. Why can't it feature women as lead characters for a change, or actors who are not impossibly pretty

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 25, 2015
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 11, 2014
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 6, 2013
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  S1:E12. Pawn
  Air Date: September 12, 2013
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  S1:E11. Happy Endings
  Air Date: September 5, 2013
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  S1:E10. King's Castle
  Air Date: August 22, 2013
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  S1:E9. Smoke Alarm
  Air Date: August 15, 2013
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  S1:E8. Bag Man
  Air Date: August 8, 2013
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  S1:E7. Goodbye High
  Air Date: July 25, 2013
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  S1:E6. Hair of the Dog
  Air Date: July 18, 2013
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  S1:E5. O-Mouth
  Air Date: July 11, 2013
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  S1:E4. Pizza Box
  Air Date: June 27, 2013
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  S1:E3. Heat Run
  Air Date: June 20, 2013
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  S1:E2. Guadalajara Dog
  Air Date: June 13, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: June 6, 2013