Californication: Lets Get Moody!

This 12-part series has been phenomenal. I remember when it was introduced earlier in the summer; my friends were a little skeptical. After all David Duchovny hasn’t done anything in a while- except the TV Set, which I want to see. This show reminds me why I want to be a writer. David Duckovny’s character, Hank Moody is a burned out member of the literati. His better half, or lack there of, is Karen Van Der Beek (Natascha McElhone) and she is about to get married. His biggest fan is his precocious daughter Becca Moody (Madeleine Martin) and his sullen agent Charlie Rumkle (Evan Handler).

Together these character highlight the very best and worst of Hank Moody. He is a charming father and role model, when he is there. He is brilliant, but tremendously unproductive. And, most importantly, he is a raving sex fiend. Ah- after all, what would a late night premium channeled series be without full on nudity. Another important character is California itself. The show takes places in Venice (an area in and around Los Angeles) and it is beautiful. All the characters live by the same zeitgeist: do what is meaningful, say what you feel, drink and be merry. If only life were that easy?If you haven’t caught any of the show, I suggest you start to TiVo it or find a friend who has Showtime. There are three episodes left and don’t worry- the show has signed off on a second season.

Remember Showtime isn’t Fox.

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