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Some people go all through their career without managing to land even one memorable role. Thanks to Californication, David Duchovny has now chalked up two. Yet Hank Moody is as far removed from The X-Files’ Fox Mulder as you can pretty much get. That’s because Moody is a successful author, only one with a real eye for the opposite sex. He’s a man caught in the midst of a troubled life, on one hand a father, on the other dabbling with the odd drink (to put it mildly). And it’s the complexity of the character that Duchovny clearly has a ball with, lifting Californication into must-see territory in the process.
A real show out of nowhere, Californication though has so much more going for it. The scripts veer between very funny moments and areas that other shows wouldn’t go anywhere near, while the supporting cast do ably up their game to keep up with the leading man.
The full first season of Californication is presented here, and it’s fair to say it leaves you salivating for more. An individual, entertaining and very funny show, this is one of those occasions where the hype surrounding a programme is there to be believed. Don’t miss it. --Jon Foster
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David Duchovny (The X Files) returns to our screens in the hilariously dark new comedy series, Californication. Bachelor Hank Moody (Duchovny) has almost got it made: he's a sexy, best-selling author, but his insatiable appetite for beautiful women often lands him in hot water. Every day, Hank finds himself in bed with another woman and two steps back from his ultimate goal – restoring his family. He wouldn’t mind reviving his writing career either, but as a part-time dad juggling his wild LA lifestyle with grown-up responsibilities, this "devil may care" writer is at a loss for words. From the very first episode, Hank sets the tone for the whole series. We meet him first in a church asking Jesus to help him get his life back on track, but he gets distracted by a hot nun, which turns out to be a dream that is representative of his lifestyle – he then goes on to have sex with a woman who is cheating on her enraged husband and a 16 year-old girl who he thinks is in college. This clever comedy also stars Natascha McElhone (Solaris) as Hank's ex-girlfriend, Madeleine Martin as Becca, his wise-beyond-her-years 12 year-old daughter and Evan Handler (Sex And The City)as Charlie, Hank's best friend and agent.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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WHERE THE HELL DID THIS COME FROM???
A totally chaotic individual too scared to follow his talent pines for his lost love and shags his way around the city of LA. David Duchovny gives a masterful performance as a writer who has struck gold with his novel but having moved from NY to LA is now drinking himself into one bed after another. But he wants his family back together, loves his daughter and wants to love his hearts true love, which is now betrothed to another. The story is great, the acting is great, the content is explicit, and as the series title suggests most definitely adult only.
Bloody Brilliant!!!
A darkly brooding heroic character that is funny but pathetic. talented but empty, has found true love but loves many women, a contradiction but so true to life.
Be entertained by a really surprising show and masterful performance!!!
A totally chaotic individual too scared to follow his talent pines for his lost love and shags his way around the city of LA. David Duchovny gives a masterful performance as a writer who has struck gold with his novel but having moved from NY to LA is now drinking himself into one bed after another. But he wants his family back together, loves his daughter and wants to love his hearts true love, which is now betrothed to another. The story is great, the acting is great, the content is explicit, and as the series title suggests most definitely adult only.
Bloody Brilliant!!!
A darkly brooding heroic character that is funny but pathetic. talented but empty, has found true love but loves many women, a contradiction but so true to life.
Be entertained by a really surprising show and masterful performance!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Saw so many good reviews so decided to give this a go. I have to admit wasn't sure whether I could see past David Duchovny as Mulder, but after 5 minutes, such a great performance I was totally drawn in. The writing is funny, gripping, sharp with lots of twists and turns. Ended up watching the entire series over just 2 days! Cant wait for season 2
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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For anyone who thought Sex & The City was too camp to watch (didn't The Simpsons describe it as a show about four women who act like gay men?), here is the grown-up, sassy and sexy alternative.
David Duchovny may be better known for the X-Files, but here he looks much happier, playing the blocked writer Hank Moody, living fast in LA, trying to win back his partner Karen (Natasha McElhone(?) and their daughter from a wealthy but dull publisher, Bill. Kinda reminded me of The Philadelphia Story, minus the class warfare.
This comedy is sharp, with crackling dialogue, very explicit, but in the best sense, adult. The title may sound gimmicky, but it tells you what you need to know: that this is a series about adult relations and the rights and wrongs attached to exercising our freedom to pursue casual relationships at the expense of greater and more meaningful ones.
Anyway, it's a winner, funny but serious. If you're eighteen or over, see it.
David Duchovny may be better known for the X-Files, but here he looks much happier, playing the blocked writer Hank Moody, living fast in LA, trying to win back his partner Karen (Natasha McElhone(?) and their daughter from a wealthy but dull publisher, Bill. Kinda reminded me of The Philadelphia Story, minus the class warfare.
This comedy is sharp, with crackling dialogue, very explicit, but in the best sense, adult. The title may sound gimmicky, but it tells you what you need to know: that this is a series about adult relations and the rights and wrongs attached to exercising our freedom to pursue casual relationships at the expense of greater and more meaningful ones.
Anyway, it's a winner, funny but serious. If you're eighteen or over, see it.
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Californication DVD First Season
This series is absolutely brilliant. David Duchovny is amazing in this adult series and plays his character Hank convincingly. Enjoyable characters, stories and dialogue.
Published 28 days ago by Marky9
simply the best
wow I just loved every episode; sexy , dirty , outrageous , real rock and roll adult tv. Fell for Duchovny too even though he is terrible .Best tv I have ever seen .
Published 6 months ago by cartoon
Outstanding viewing.
Great script. Great acting. Great soundtrack.
This is an awesome series. Sharp, funny, cutting and (at times) on the edge. Sorry America, but how did you ever make this? Read more
This is an awesome series. Sharp, funny, cutting and (at times) on the edge. Sorry America, but how did you ever make this? Read more
Published 13 months ago by Martin Smith
Top notch entertainment
The trials and tribulations of Hank Moody a rock and roll style wild child of the literary set. A savvy New Yorker who wouldn't really stand out in his native NYC but is the hard... Read more
Published 14 months ago by R. V. Bradley
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Californication series 1 is definitely the best of the 3.
Arrived quickly enough by shipping and loved watching it.
Great purchase!
Arrived quickly enough by shipping and loved watching it.
Great purchase!
Published 19 months ago by Fran M
Or, ballad of a (very) hard man.....
By my reckoning, Hank fornicates on average at least
5 times a week with different women.
I just hope he has stocks of anti-biotics.
Great fun!
5 times a week with different women.
I just hope he has stocks of anti-biotics.
Great fun!
Published 20 months ago by Bloodnock
loved it
I think highly entertaining with laugh out loud moments. Certainly not TV to watch with the kids.
Published 20 months ago by Lee Smith
Another winner from Showtime Networks
Very funny with a good story. Lots of sex and nudity but the people involved are very likable. Hank Moody is the author of a successful novel, living in LA. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Trevor Hughes
Funny, addictive and very very dirty!
I'll be honest , I only bought this because I am a huge X-Files geek and have a huge crush on David Duchovny, I had no idea what I was letting myself in for. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by mummy spoon
Dirty, funny and a worthy of a watch
he birth of my son forced my wife and i into the joyous past-time of box set watching. Californication was a recommnendation, "Watch Mulder swear and shag and generally behave in... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by S A Glover
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