Royal Pains
| Royal Pains | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Medical drama Comedy-drama |
| Created by | Andrew Lenchewski John P. Rogers |
| Starring | Mark Feuerstein Paulo Costanzo Jill Flint Reshma Shetty |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (aired) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Paul Frank Rich Frank Jeff Kwatinetz Michael Rauch |
| Production location | Long Island, New York |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | approx. 42 minutes |
| Production company | Universal Cable Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | USA Network, Citytv |
| Release | June 4, 2009 – present |
Royal Pains is a USA cable network television series starring Mark Feuerstein. The pilot was filmed on location on Long Island, New York in spring and fall of 2008.[1] The Hollywood Reporter reported on January 5 that the series was picked up for a 12-episode season.[2] This show premiered on Thursday, June 4, 2009.[3] The pilot was directed by Jace Alexander, who also filmed the pilot of Burn Notice, another USA show, which airs in the hour before Royal Pains. Andrew Lenchewski wrote the pilot and Rich and Paul Frank executive produced the project, with Lenchewski co-executive producing and John Rogers producing. On July 12, 2009 the show premiered in Canada on Citytv, airing Sundays at 9PM.
On July 28, 2009, it was renewed for a second season consisting of 16 episodes. [4][5]
Cast & characters
- Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein): The protagonist. Formerly a successful New York emergency room doctor, he was dismissed in a malpractice suit. When he saves someone's life, he takes up doctoring in the Hamptons. He often serves rich clientele, but also those in need of a good doctor.
- Evan Lawson (Paulo Costanzo): Hank's younger brother. He is an accountant and CFO of HankMed. He is usually involved in subplots where he does something stupid or embarrassing.
- Jill Casey (Jill Flint): Hank's romantic interest and an administrator at the local hospital. She repeatedly flirts with Hank, though their relationship becomes awkward, especially after her ex-husband Charlie arrives.
- Divya Katdare (Reshma Shetty): Hank's Physician Assistant. She joins the team early and is invaluable to Hank. However, she has to keep her medical practice secret from her parents.
Episodes
Location
Principal production of the show's pilot occurred in the Hamptons. However, other locations throughout Long Island were used, with Oheka Castle being the most prominent. Although actually located 60 miles to the west, in Huntington, Oheka served as the fictional Hamptons home of Boris, the German nobleman who offers his guest house to Hank and Evan. In later episodes, exterior and aerial shots of Oheka are used to introduce scenes in the guest house.
In one episode, a Long Beach drive-thru convenience store, Dairy Barn, was used as a fictional hot dog stand; a sign can be seen in the opening of that scene. Other places used as fictional Hamptons locations include Northport Village in the Town of Huntington, Old Westbury Gardens, Freeport's Nautical Mile, Caumsett State Historic Park[5] and Oyster Bay Town Hall, which was transformed into the entrance of the Hamptons Heritage Hospital emergency room.
Reception
Royal Pains has become one of the highest rated shows on cable.[5] The series premiere was watched by 5.57 million viewers, the highest series premiere for the USA Network since Psych in 2006.[6][7] With episodes two and three watched by 5.59 million viewers and 6.5 million, respectively, it was the first show in five years to have viewership increase from week two to week three. [8][9]
References
- ^ O'Reilly, Brendan. USA Network films pilot on the Hamptons, 27east.com. Published September 8, 2008.
- ^ USA picks up 'Royal Pains', The Hollywood Reporter. Published January 5, 2009.
- ^ Royal Pains, USA Network
- ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ide843f7bf07c511fa3200e4b2bc19912
- ^ a b c Wagner, Jennifer: [1] Long Island Television Examiner, July 30, 2009, "Royal Pains TV series renewed for 2010"
- ^ Mediaweek.com
- ^ Hollywood Reporter
- ^ Mediaweek
- ^ TV by the Number: Burn Notice, Royal Pains Renewed By USA