Damages (TV Series)

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Original title: Damages (TV Series)
Year: 2007
Running time: 50 min.
Country: United States
Director: Glenn Kessler (Creator), Todd A. Kessler (Creator), Daniel Zelman (Creator), Timothy Busfield, Matthew Penn, Mario Van Peebles, Tate Donovan, David S. Tuttman, Jean de Segonzac, Ed Bianchi, Greg Yaitanes, Nick Gomez
Screenwriter: Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler, Mark Fish, Aaron Zelman, Jeremy Doner, Hans Tobeason, Jason Wilborn, Adam Stein
Music: James S. Levine
Cinematography: David S. Tuttman
Cast: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Ted Danson, Zachary Booth, Anastasia Griffith, Timothy Olyphant, Michael Nouri, Zeljko Ivanek, Tom Noonan, William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden, Martin Short, Noah Bean, Campbell Scott, Glenn Kessler, David Costabile, Mario Van Peebles, John Goodman, Lily Tomlin, Dylan Baker, Peter Facinelli, Len Cariou, Chris Messina, Philip Bosco, Debra Monk, Ben Shenkman, Casey Siemaszko, Takako Haywood, Ryan Phillippe, Gillian Alexy, John Hannah, Michael Pemberton, John Doman, Janet McTeer, Mädchen Amick, Keith Carradine, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Bill Camp, Judd Hirsch, Tom Aldredge
Producer: Broadcasting by FX Productions; Sony Pictures Television
Genre: TV Series. Mystery | Courtroom Drama
Synopsis / Plot: TV Series (2007-2012). A legal thriller set in the world of New York City high-stakes litigation. The series, which provides a view into the true nature of power and success, follows the turbulent lives of Patty Hewes, the nation's most revered and reviled high-stakes litigator, and her bright, ambitious, protégé Ellen Parsons as they become embroiled in a class action lawsuit targeting the allegedly corrupt Arthur Frobisher, one of the country's wealthiest CEOs. As Patty battles with Frobisher and his attorney Ray Fiske, Ellen Parsons will be front and center witnessing just what it takes to win at all costs, as it quickly becomes clear that lives, as well as fortunes, may be at stake.

Awards: 2012: Emmy: Nominated for Best Actress in Drama Series (Glenn Close)

2010: Emmy: 5 Nominations, Including Best Actress (Close) and Sup. (Byrne)

2009: Emmy: Best Actress (Close). 7 Nominations, Including Best Casting

2008: 3 Emmy: Best Actress (Close), Sup. (Ivanek) and Casting. 7 Nom.

2012: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actress (Glenn Close)

2009: 3 Nominations for Golden Globe, including Supporting Actor (Hurt)

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2007: Golden Globe: Best Actress in Drama Series (Close). 4 Nominations

2010: Satellite Awards: Nominated for Best Sup. Actor and Actress (Short, Byrne)

2009: Satellite Awards: Best Actress (Close). Nominated for Best Drama Series

2008: Satellite Awards: Nominated for best Actress (Close) and Suo. (Ivanek)

2007: Satellite Awards: Nominated for Best Actress in Drama Series (Close)

2008: Producers Guild Awards (PGA): Nominated for Best TV Series - Drama

2007: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Screenplay New Series

2011: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated for Actress in Drama Series (Close)

2010: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated for Actress in Drama Series (Close)

2009: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated for Actress in Drama Series (Close)

2007: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated for Actress in Drama Series (Close)

Critics' reviews

"'Damages' is an enjoyably complex thriller. Rating: ★★★½ (out fo 4)"

Robert Bianco: USA Today
"An impressively constructed thriller and an intriguing, timely exploration of what people at the apex of society will do to hold on to their power"

Maureen Ryan: Chicago Tribune
"Who's a villain and who's a hero here? Can you tell the pawns from the players? All excellent questions as we become absorbed in FX's latest thrill ride"

Matt Roush: TV Guide
"The producers have assembled a solid cast and deftly employ flashbacks to ratchet up suspense"

Brian Lowry: Variety
"All in all, a great good time with not one single character to like. Now, that's entertainment!. Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"

Linda Stasi: New York Post
"It's a lot to juggle, but you can count on the payoff to be worth the trouble. Power, weakness, greed, violence--what's not to like?"

Paige Wiser: Chicago Sun-Times
"Devious Patty is still drinking like a fish, while Ellen is still seeking her advice (still, Ellen? Really?), and I still will not be able to resist watching every episode I possibly can"

Ken Tucker: Entertainment Weekly
"The show has become a little like legal '24' for me: lots of talent and strong performances, but it has increasingly seemed to strain to up its stakes in its one-case-a-season format"

James Poniewozik: Time

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