''Shut Eye'' is an American
drama
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streaming television
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series created by
Leslie Bohem
Leslie "Les" Bohem (born 1951) is an American screenwriter, television writer, and former bassist. He is the son of screenwriter Endre Bohem.
Biography
Bohem played bass in the 1980s with the pop groups Sparks and Gleaming Spires
Gleaming S ...
, airing on the streaming service
Hulu
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. It was given a straight-to-series 10-episode order. All ten episodes became available on December 7, 2016. A second season was ordered on March 20, 2017 which was released on December 6, 2017. The series originally was led by
David Hudgins David Hudgins (born 1965 in Durham, North Carolina) is an American television writer and showrunner. He has worked on ''Everwood'', '' Friday Night Lights'', '' Parenthood'', and '' Shut Eye''. He created the drama series '' Past Life'' and '' Gam ...
as showrunner during season one before he was replaced by
John Shiban
John Shiban is an American television writer and producer. He worked in both capacities on ''The X-Files'' and its spin-off ''The Lone Gunmen'', ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', ''Smallville'', ''Supernatural'', ''Legend of the Seeker'', ''Breaking Bad' ...
for season two.
On January 30, 2018, the series was canceled after two seasons.
Premise
The series centers around the life of failed magician Charlie Haverford (
Jeffrey Donovan
Jeffrey Donovan (born May 11, 1968) is an American actor. He played Michael Westen in the television series ''Burn Notice'', and appeared in films such as '' Hitch'', '' Believe in Me'', '' Changeling'', and ''Come Early Morning''. He played Ro ...
), who now works as a psychic and suddenly starts to have real visions.
Cast and characters
Main
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Jeffrey Donovan
Jeffrey Donovan (born May 11, 1968) is an American actor. He played Michael Westen in the television series ''Burn Notice'', and appeared in films such as '' Hitch'', '' Believe in Me'', '' Changeling'', and ''Come Early Morning''. He played Ro ...
as Charlie Haverford
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KaDee Strickland
Katherine Dee Strickland (born December 14, 1975) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Charlotte King on the ABC drama '' Private Practice'' (2007–2013).
Strickland began acting during high school. She studied acting in ...
as Linda Haverford, Charlie's wife
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Angus Sampson
Angus Sampson (born 1979) is an Australian actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his performances in the ''Insidious'' film series, ''The Mule'', '' Mad Max: Fury Road'', and the Peabody-winning second season of '' Fargo''.
Early life
Samp ...
as Fonso Marks - Rita's son
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David Zayas
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Early life
Zayas was born in Ponce, Puer ...
as Eduardo Bernal
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Susan Misner
Susan Misner (; born February 8, 1971) is an American actress and dancer. She has appeared in a number of TV series as a guest star, as well as several recurring roles.
Career
Misner portrayed Grace Davidson on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to ...
as Dr. Nora White, a neuroscientist
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Emmanuelle Chriqui
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as Gina, a hypnotist
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Isabella Rossellini
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as Rita Marks - Matriarch
* Dylan Ray Schmid as Nick Haverford - Son
* Havana Guppy as Drina Marks
Recurring
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Layla Alizada
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as Simza
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Mel Harris
Mary Ellen "Mel" Harris is an American actress best known for her role as Hope Murdoch Steadman in the ABC drama series ''Thirtysomething'' (1987–1991), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination in 1990.
Early life and education
Ha ...
as Nadine Davies
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Zak Santiago
Zak Santiago (born January 3, 1981) is a Canadian actor and DJ.
Early life
Santiago was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Career
Santiago has appeared in many television shows, including ''Young Blades'', ''Smallville'', ''Robson Arms' ...
as White Tony
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Aasif Mandvi
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as Pazhani 'Paz' Kapoor
Episodes
Season 1 (2016)
Season 2 (2017)
Production
Following the first season,
John Shiban
John Shiban is an American television writer and producer. He worked in both capacities on ''The X-Files'' and its spin-off ''The Lone Gunmen'', ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', ''Smallville'', ''Supernatural'', ''Legend of the Seeker'', ''Breaking Bad' ...
replaced
David Hudgins David Hudgins (born 1965 in Durham, North Carolina) is an American television writer and showrunner. He has worked on ''Everwood'', '' Friday Night Lights'', '' Parenthood'', and '' Shut Eye''. He created the drama series '' Past Life'' and '' Gam ...
as showrunner.
Music
The series' musical score was composed by Ben Decter.
He was replaced by
Joseph Stephens
Joseph Stephens is an American multi-instrumentalist, film score composer, and songwriter. He composed music for the television show The Righteous Gemstones, the film ''Observe and Report'', directed by Jody Hill as well as the HBO series ''Ea ...
for Season 2.
See also
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List of original programs distributed by Hulu
References
External links
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2016 American television series debuts
2017 American television series endings
Hulu original programming
2010s American crime drama television series
English-language television shows
Lesbian-related television shows
Television series by Sony Pictures Television