Sophisticated and unique, this comedy centers on novelist Hank Moody (David Duchovny) who struggles to raise his 13-year-old daughter, while still carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend. His obsession with truth-telling and self destructive behavior -- drinks drugs and relationships -- are both destroying and enriching to his career.
"You can't always get what you want." The Rolling Stones may have said it best, and it seems to be writer Hank Moody's theme song. David Duchovny (X Files) was born to play this sly, sarcastic, self-loathing, and--despite all the meaningless sex, booze, and fist fights--kind character. Writer Moody hates the Los Angeles world he lives in; a world that turned his sharp best-seller into a cheesy date movie, where his young daughter and should-have-been wife (Natascha McElhone) are slipping away into the hands of a rich play-it-safe guy, and where everything he truly wants seems just out of his reach. But the man hasn't lost all hope. "Happy endings may get a bad rap, but they do happen," he assures his daughter. "And when they do, they're just as true as the unhappy ones." One can't help but hope Hank finds his happy ending, because it's with his family that his soft side surfaces. Hank takes no shame in trying to woo back his "wife" Karen, even if it is in front of her new fiancé. He knows he's meant to be with her--plain and simple--and there's a glint in her eye that always makes you wonder if she's really thinking the same thing. And his daughter Becca? Well, any guy would melt against this guitar-wielding cutie (played by the adorable Madeleine Martin), but Hank really captures the "I'll kick a lot of ass for my daughter" mentality that so many dads harbor. He's also fully prepared to drop a gorgeous woman at a moment's notice to heed his daughter's call.
The rest of the cast, including Evan Handler (Sex and the City) and Pamela Adlon (Lucky Louie), provide some surprisingly interesting and hilarious side stories. Just when it seems situations in this show can't get any more ludicrous or disgusting, they most certainly do. That's the beauty of it. Californication is a dark, coarse, edgy adult comedy. It's also very real, and quite intelligent. --Jordan Thompson
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Punching and Effing!:
Great series! David Duchovny leaves behund Fox Molder and searches LA for his soul as he leaves a trail of seed in half the women of LA. Funny, heartfelt and real. Cant wait for season 2!
Californication ...Very Funny:
One of the funniest shows I have seen in a long time .... Can'i wait to see Season 2
Very Fun To Watch!:
If you don't mind sexual scenes and graphic humor, you will like this show. If you happen to like sexual scenes and graphic humor, you will LOVE this show! Basically, within the first three minutes of the pilot episode, if you like the first scene, you will fall in love with this season. I had a blast watching the show! I have not seen the main character in anything for a long time, but it seems like he was an even better match for this role than he was for the X-files a decade or so ago. His daughter... more info
Very Entertaining:
This show is a breath of fresh air compared to the mindless dribble on network TV. Be prepared because it is not for everyone. Our 21 year old daughter is even uncomfortable watching this program with us. If the subject of "Sex , Drugs and Rock n' Roll" bothers you ; steer clear.
