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==Premise==
==Premise==
''Get Shorty'' follows "Miles Daly, who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles." Daly ends up working with "Rick, a washed-up producer of low-quality films who becomes Miles' partner and guide through the maze of Hollywood."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Lesley|title=Ray Romano, Chris O'Dowd to Star in 'Get Shorty' TV Series at Epix|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ray-romano-chris-odowd-star-get-shorty-tv-series-at-epix-921923|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=30 December 2017|language=en}}</ref>
''Get Shorty'' follows Miles Daly, who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles." Daly ends up working with "Rick, a washed-up producer of low-quality films who becomes Miles' partner and guide through the maze of Hollywood."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Lesley|title=Ray Romano, Chris O'Dowd to Star in 'Get Shorty' TV Series at Epix|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ray-romano-chris-odowd-star-get-shorty-tv-series-at-epix-921923|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=30 December 2017|language=en}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==

Revision as of 15:21, 4 January 2018

Get Shorty
GenreComedy drama
Created byDavey Holmes
Based onGet Shorty
by Elmore Leonard
Starring
ComposerAntonio Sanchez
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producer
  • Sara E. White
Running time54-64 minutes
Production companiesHolmes Quality Yarns
MGM Television
Original release
NetworkEpix
ReleaseAugust 13, 2017 (2017-08-13) –
present

Get Shorty is an American comedy-drama television series created by Davey Holmes and inspired by the 1990 Elmore Leonard novel of the same title.[1] The first season consisted of ten episodes and premiered on Epix on August 13, 2017.[2] On August 23, 2017, the series was renewed for a second ten-episode season.[3]

Premise

Get Shorty follows Miles Daly, who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For the sake of his daughter, he attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film. But instead of leaving the criminal world behind, he accidentally brings it with him to Los Angeles." Daly ends up working with "Rick, a washed-up producer of low-quality films who becomes Miles' partner and guide through the maze of Hollywood."[4]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"The Pitch"Allen CoulterDavey HolmesAugust 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
Miles Daly, muscle for a Nevada crime ring desperate to win back his wife and daughter, travels to Los Angeles to collect on a debt from an aspiring screenwriter - whose script inspires Miles to give Hollywood a shot.
22"Sins of a Chambermaid"Colin BuckseyDavey HolmesAugust 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
Miles returns to L.A. in an attempt to pitch the script for The Admiral's Mistress to Rick Moreweather, a film producer; Amara takes an interest in investing in the film, triggering anxiety in Louis and anger in Yago.
33"The Yips"Adam ArkinDan NowakAugust 20, 2017 (2017-08-20)
Rick slowly begins to discover the unconventional ways Miles and Louis handle their business; Miles notices a growing distance between him and his family, and attempts to bring them to Los Angeles for the summer.
44"From Stamos With Love"Daisy von Scherler MayerJohn Stuart NewmanAugust 27, 2017 (2017-08-27)
As Miles' Hollywood producer façade becomes more legitimate, those associated with him become more disgruntled; Louis feels left out; April feels duped; Rick feels uneasy as he confronts his past artistic endeavors and the business deal with Amara.
55"A Man of Letters"Ed BianchiDavey Holmes & Laura JacqminSeptember 3, 2017 (2017-09-03)
Rick struggles with the casting process as Amara considers future film investment opportunities; Katie and Emma visit Miles in Los Angeles.
66"Epinephrine"Ed BianchiJennifer Hoppe & Nancy FichmanSeptember 10, 2017 (2017-09-10)
An unexpected visitor on the studio lot changes Miles' plans with his visiting family; the wider production team is tasked with entertaining the guest.
77"Grace Under Pressure"Dan AttiasDavey Holmes & John NewmanSeptember 17, 2017 (2017-09-17)
Miles takes a darker turn as budget problems threaten production of The Admirals Mistress.
88"Shot on Location"Dan AttiasLaura JacqminSeptember 24, 2017 (2017-09-24)
Miles struggles to keep production challenges at bay before a studio executive visits. Rick is confronted with a horrifying truth.
99"Turnaround"Adam ArkinDavey HolmesOctober 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)
Miles and Louis rush to Los Angeles to save their film, while Rick flees to the mountains for protection.
1010"Blue Pages"Adam ArkinDavey HolmesOctober 8, 2017 (2017-10-08)
Miles faces a final and violent reckoning.

Reception

The first season of Get Shorty has been met with a positive response from critics. On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 75% approval rating with an average rating of 7.24 out of 10 based on 24 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Get Shorty's slick production values are complemented by its seasoned cast's chemistry to create a fun-filled, if violent, first season that lives up to its source material."[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the season a score of 71 out of 100 based on 19 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]

References

  1. ^ Jeremy, Egner (August 11, 2017). "'Get Shorty': You Know the Name, but Not This Story". Newyorktimes.com. Retrieved May 16, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (May 16, 2017). "'Get Shorty' Gets Premiere Date On Epix; Unveils First-Look Photos". Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  3. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (August 23, 2017). "Epix Renews 'Get Shorty' for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  4. ^ Goldberg, Lesley. "Ray Romano, Chris O'Dowd to Star in 'Get Shorty' TV Series at Epix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  5. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2016). "'Get Shorty': Chris O'Dowd & Ray Romano Poised To Star In Epix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Petski, Denise (November 1, 2016). "'Get Shorty' Epix Series Rounds Out Regular Cast With Sean Bridgers, Megan Stevenson & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (November 7, 2016). "'Get Shorty': Sarah Stiles Joins Cast Of Epix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (February 28, 2017). "'Get Shorty' Epix Series Casts Antwon Tanner; Maurice Compte Joins Starz's 'Power'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  9. ^ "Get Shorty: Season 1 - Rotten Tomatoes". RottenTomatoes.com. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Get Shorty: Season 1 - Metacritic". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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