Three years have passed since Patty and Ellen last worked together. However, the doctor actually told Patty she must stay in bed and avoid any physical activity, or else the baby will die. Synopsis. Damages, a legal drama television series, premiered in United States on July 24, … Patty is told about this in a mimed scene. Ellen then asks, "Is it worth it?" At an art exhibit she bumped into Damages creator/executive producer Todd A. Kessler and interrogated him for information about upcoming twists on the show. [However], we want to leave room for improvisation..."[9] While the two different time-frames format was initially intended for the first season, in preparation for the second season the producers felt that the nonlinear format had become a signature of the series and decided to continue it for the second season. Ellen later notices he wrote, "I was warned", above her signature. Patty learns her son, Michael, and his girlfriend Jill, who is at least 15 years his senior, are expecting a baby. Series 1. And for those without access to DirecTV, worth the wait. The season comes to its shocking conclusion. John Hannah played Rutger Simon, the gatekeeper of McClaren's website who is devoted to exposing fraud and corporate misconduct. [68] However, the viewership declined over the first season, partially due to the story's serialized approach, with the season finale drawing 1.4 million viewers. Patty does not reply, and Ellen leaves. 10/13 Patty's clients, unsatisfied with … Once naive young attorney Ellen Parsons talks to an unknown person off-screen. In a storyline inspired by the vicissitudes of the whistleblower website WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange, Channing McClaren (Ryan Phillippe) is a computer expert and the iconoclastic founder of a website, McClarenTruth.org, devoted to government and corporate transparency. Ellen, still believing Patty had tried to have her killed, deals with her past by attending group grief counseling and working with the FBI to bring Patty down. Chris Messina guest starred. He also finds a pair of expensive boots belonging to Louis Tobin and a trail of expenses suggesting the man had a mistress with the initials DMM. [18] Danson was attracted to the project immediately after learning that Close would be playing the lead role. Patty knew Ellen would share the information with Torben, who would have Simon killed, thus proving, in Patty's eyes, that Ellen has become as manipulative as Patty. In a meeting with Torben and Herreshoff, Simon informs them that he intends to testify against Channing McClaren but promises not to implicate either of them in his testimony. Co-creators Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman were nominated for writing and Allen Coulter for directing the pilot episode ("Get Me a Lawyer"). [17], The creators cast Ted Danson for the part of Arthur Frobisher, a corrupt billionaire CEO, because of his role in The Onion Field (1979). Ellen refuses and says goodbye. Clips & Extras. Damages Post Mortem: EPs Answer Burning Qs About Finale (Including That Stunning Last Shot) By Michael Ausiello / September 12 2012, 7:15 PM PDT 137 Although perhaps not as strong as series 1, I've given it 5 stars anyway, simply because I love Patty, Tom, and Ellen, and the various machinations and double-crosses that are Damages trademark. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you … Chris Messina, Jenna Elfman, Janet McTeer and John Hannah guest starred. She turns down an offer to work with the defense attorney Hollis Nye (Philip Bosco). Damages (TV Series 2007–2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. As the case unfolds, Jerry Boorman (Dylan Baker), an opportunist deeply tied to Erickson and the CIA, works all angles to prevent the case from progressing, fearful that his true involvement in the wrongful-deaths will be discovered. After booking an emergency flight out of the country to Dublin, Simon is killed by hitmen hired by Herreshoff and Torben. [32] The role of Bill Herndon was, as with Ray Fiske or Katie Connor's, conceived as a very minor part but was significantly increased after Judd Hirsch made a good impression. Early in the season, Patty shows she is willing to go to extreme, unethical, and illegal lengths to win her case. Ray: [to Arthur Frobisher about Katie]The law is on our side. Ellen walks with her daughter and tells her that they're going to visit her dad at the VA (the Department of Veterans Affairs) which means the child's father is Chris Sanchez. I think we were kind of off-brand for them. Byrne had been unavailable when she was initially approached because she was shooting the film 28 Weeks Later but auditioned later when the part had not yet been cast. However, once Ellen has raised attention to this and removed the judge from the case, Patty reveals that it was all a setup, and that she and the judge disliked each other. Erickson made his fortune supplying the U.S. government with security forces in Afghanistan and is protected by his connections within the highest echelons of power in Washington, D.C. During a high school reunion, Ellen enlists her old friend Chris Sánchez (Chris Messina), a HighStar employee, as her key witness. Attention then turns to the custody case. Simon convinces Patty Hewes to become an investor in the site when he takes over in exchange for his testimony against Channing McClaren, Helmut Torben, and Bennett Herreshoff. And if you want to see some prime, grade-A acting, well, you could do a lot worse". Six months earlier, an old acquaintance of Patty's, scientist Daniel Purcell (William Hurt), convinces Patty to take a case involving a conspiracy between Purcell's scientific firm and a huge energy corporation, Ultima National Resources (UNR). When Diane Lockhart's life savings are lost, she must start from scratch at a new firm. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Five Seasons. [16], When creators Kesslers and Zelman pitched the show to executives at FX, network president John Landgraf suggested they consider Glenn Close for the main character Patty Hewes. For its first season, Damages was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards, along with six other nominations. Tom Shayes tracks the telephone number given them by Joe Tobin to a cellphone now in possession of a homeless man who found it in a dumpster. As Ellen is being revived, a scan picture is found in her bag, revealing she is pregnant. It was also nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Todd A. Kessler for "Trust Me") and received its second and final nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. And we do...but there's this lingering bad taste you can't quite shake off and that's the real genius of the thing.Damages may be the most morally bankrupt show on TV; it's also incredibly well-acted and despite a non-linear storytelling approach that I generally find tiring, superbly written and directed. Mayor Tom Kane, diagnosed with a dementia disorder, struggles to keep his grip on power in Chicago. On paper, this case is tighter than a bull's ass on fight night. 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Returning recurring actors in prominent roles were Ted Danson, David Costabile, Tom Aldredge, Mario van Peebles and Glenn Kessler. Soon after, McClaren offers Naomi's daughter a settlement and she wants to take it. John Doman guest starred. High-stakes drama at its most intense [11] The writers were guided by environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who shared his experience in the field with various corporations and CEOs. Patty: I had just turned six. While this case is occurring, Michael organizes a custody case over Catherine, with Ellen agreeing to testify against Patty after the McClaren case was over. Notable recurring characters during the third season were played by Dominic Chianese, Mädchen Amick, Ben Shenkman, and Keith Carradine. After four seasons of manipulation and deceit that cross professional and personal lines, season five sets the stage for the final showdown between Patty and Ellen. At the same time, Patty makes a deal with Pell to call off the FBI and hand over the data proving UNR is using toxic chemicals. Just don't go looking for any role models in this pit of vipers. When Ellen bribes the judge, her FBI handler arrests her and the judge. Danson was initially hesitant about this suggestion, but found the consultation extremely helpful. Jenna Elfman played Naomi Walling, the investment bank employee whose daughter Rachel (Alexandra Socha) sues McClaren after he releases Naomi's personal information along with the financial records she leaked to him - leading to Naomi's suicide (in reality, she was murdered and the suicide faked). Patty and Ellen's bond resurfaces as they work on the case together. Ending Ellen's search for a career-defining case, she begins researching and gathering witnesses for a wrongful-death suit against private military contractor Howard T. Erickson (John Goodman), who heads the "HighStar" security company. A legal thriller set in the world of New York City high-stakes litigation. "[6] In preparation for the role, Close met with several female attorneys in New York, including Mary Jo White, Lorna Schofield, and Patricia Hynes. Harden's casting was also attributable, in part, to the fact that she lived in New York City where Damages shoots. Short was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Tomlin was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Patty believes Tobin has hidden the money and that members of his family, specifically his loyal son Joe (Campbell Scott) and daughter Carol, secretive wife Marilyn (Lily Tomlin), and trusted attorney and family friend Leonard Winstone (Martin Short) know much more than they claim. It is also noted for the technical merit of its writing, including its effective use of plot twists and non-linear narrative. [30] Zelman saw Dylan Baker on stage years ago when Daniel was an apprentice at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts. Notable recurring characters during the first season were played by Peter Facinelli, Philip Bosco, and Peter Riegert. Ellen deduces that one reason she was hired was her personal connection to the case; her fiancé's sister turns out to be an important witness. "[6] The setting veers away from typical legal dramas, whose storylines are often set inside courtrooms, and instead it describes the characters' lives and interactions outside the courtroom, thereby focusing on the behind-the-scenes power maneuvering and manipulation. On the personal front, Anastasia Griffith returned as Ellen's friend Katie Connor, who helps her in taking down Frobisher, while Timothy Olyphant played a man in grief counseling who bonds with Ellen under ambiguous motives. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Toward the end of the season, it is revealed that the car that hit Patty was driven by Michael, who was enraged by Patty's having Jill arrested. [22] According to producers, the characters of Ellen's fiancé David Connor and his sister Katie were the hardest to cast. (TV series) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 1. [39], All five seasons have been released on DVD in regions 1, 2, and 4, while only the first season was originally released on Blu-ray. In the same arena, let us talk about an English TV series named Damages. Season 1 recurring star Anastasia Griffith became a regular and season 1 regular Ted Danson returned for five episodes. John Goodman played Howard Erickson, the CEO of the shadowy military contractor who becomes the defendant against Patty and Ellen over the corruption that occurred in the war zone. Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, and Tate Donovan returned as regulars. [38] The New York Times reported that FX continued to hold a small stake in the show and that "[T]series offers a way for the Audience Network to define itself as a provider of niche entertainment for an educated, upper-middle-class demographic, an experiment it started by picking up the football drama Friday Night Lights from NBC. Instead, Ellen walks away, telling her daughter that she knew "that woman" back when she was a lawyer. Along with Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, and Ted Danson returning in their respective categories, featured cast additions Martin Short and Lily Tomlin as newly nominated actors. Wallace Shawn also made a notable guest appearance. Six months earlier, Patty Hewes is tackling a new case. [10] Season 2 deals with the energy industry and related environmental issues; the story is influenced by recent and ongoing environmental cases in the United States in the mining industry and by the events of the 2001 California energy crisis. Instead of unfolding in the present and showing flashbacks of the past, the main narrative unfolds several months in the past and is interspersed with flashes of events that are taking place in the present. As the season progresses, Ellen becomes increasingly involved in the case and in Patty's tradecraft. Following Tom's funeral, Patty indirectly admits to Ellen that she brought on a miscarriage so she could go to New York and accept an important job offer, thus beginning her climb to the top of the legal profession. A law school graduate becomes the protégée of a successful high-stakes litigator. This is a legal fantasy show set in a moral universe far closer to Tony Soprano's than Perry Mason's. Ted Danson as the bad guy , a real bad guy. [31] Chris Messina at his first casting call, refused to play a Republican or a lawyer on the show, because he was repeatedly cast in such roles beforehand. The other car belongs to Tom Shayes, who is found dead in a dumpster. Ted Danson also received another nomination, for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He is later shot and left for dead by a former employee whom he had double-crossed earlier by manipulating him for information. She lived in Ellen's apartment for a while before moving into her own apartment, only to move back in with Ellen. [69] Regardless of its critical acclaim, Damages seriously suffered in its second season ratings. Damages: series finale airs tonight | canceled or renewed TV shows | TV Series Finale September 15, 2012 4:51 am […] those who have DirecTV, the last episode of Damages airs this evening. It reminds me a bit of Lost, though Damages is more down-to-earth and believable. Patty's initial refusal to assist Purcell is understood better when it is revealed that Purcell is the father of Patty's son, Michael, a relationship she abused to win a case during Michael's childhood. [33], For the fifth-season cast, Ryan Phillippe initially wasn't overly interested in doing Damages, but on a phone call with producers he changed his mind after being told his character was modeled after Julian Assange, with whom Phillippe was fascinated. If you are a regular reader of ThinkerViews, you already know that periodically we talk about some good TV Series we found worth sharing about. [18] After a three-hour meeting with the creators, Close accepted the role, impressed particularly by the powerful persona of the character "as the head of her own law firm [...] in a male-dominated world". Glenn Close is playing the strong advocate with an excellent reputation with the verve she had in previous roles. This is only part 1 . Todd kept her in mind and later cast her as Marilyn Tobin. The series uses the device of showing what's going on in the present day as well as earlier - six months, three months, whatever. The regular cast consists of Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, Željko Ivanek and Noah Bean. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Damages follows the turbulent lives of Patty Hewes (played by Glenn Close), the nation’s most revered and reviled high-stakes litigator and her bright, ambitious young protégé Ellen Parsons (played by Rose Byrne). Ellen reconnects with her high school friend, Chris Sanchez, who has recently returned from a stint at High Star, a private contractor in the Middle East. It premiered on July 24, 2007, on FX and aired for three seasons before moving to the DirecTV channel Audience Network in 2010, airing for two further seasons, and concluding in 2012.[1][2]. [34] Jenna Elfman followed in the steps of other well-known comic actors by playing against-type on Damages as Naomi Walling, the victim in a lawsuit. Do not pass on this . The first season mainly focused on a case involving Arthur Frobisher, played by Ted Danson, a man blamed for embezzlement and fraud; Željko Ivanek played his regretful attorney Ray Fiske. Ryan Phillippe joined the main cast. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) and her newest protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). 15 Discs. This is without a doubt the very best TV series we have watched. Here, it is revealed Patty was stabbed by Fin Garrity before her confrontation with Ellen. For its fourth season, Damages earned a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Dylan Baker as Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series,[77] a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Glenn Close for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series,[78] and a fourth consecutive Emmy nomination for Glenn Close, in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. "[6] Damages made its first premiere on DirecTV on January 5, 2011. Golden Globes, USA (2013) Golden Globe [Nominee] Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama ... Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television William Hurt. We're supposed to give her a pass because she's taking on big-time corporate criminals and other easy-to-hate plutocrats. This approach has given the writers flexibility in storytelling. The final season opens with Patty walking into her office to see her granddaughter sitting in at her desk drawing. Believing Hewes & Associates is more capable than the D.A. It has received critical acclaim and various award nominations, with Close and Željko Ivanek winning Primetime Emmy Awards for their performances. [14] The narrative handles multiple plot lines and has loose ends. Rose Byrne earned her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and William Hurt was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Rose Byrne excellent. Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by writing and production trio Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and Todd A. Kessler. Appointed a trustee by the US government, she is tasked to recover billions of dollars lost to the largest investment fraud in Wall Street history: a fraudulent Ponzi scheme run by Louis Tobin (Len Cariou), a Bernie Madoff-type. Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by writing and production trio Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and Todd A. Kessler. Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by writing and production trio Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler, and Todd A. Kessler. Notable recurring characters during the fourth season were played by Derek Webster, Griffin Dunne, Judd Hirsch, Fisher Stevens, and Bailey Chase. [59] TV Guide ranked the season one finale (episode #52) on its list of "TV's Top 100 Episodes of All Time". "Damages" is a knock your socks off series about Patty Hewes, a ruthless attorney who's not happy until she destroys her opponent. 3. A rising star lawyer crosses paths with a cutthroat veteran attorney who will stop at nothing to win the cases she handles, even if it means manipulating and endangering the family and friends of those around her. [12] Season 3 is largely based on the 2009 Bernie Madoff scandal. Throughout the first season, the series plays with time. Title: Suddenly, she pulls out a gun and pulls the trigger twice. For its fifth and final season, Glenn Close received her third Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, after being absent the previous two years. However, Griffith convinced the producers by speaking in an American accent throughout their follow-up meeting. From the iconic to the eclectic, relive the most memorable moments from the Oscars red carpet. Hewes and Associates isn't a real law firm: it's a professional practitioner of extortion and blackmail. Notable recurring characters during the second season were played by Clarke Peters, Brett Cullen, Kevin Corrigan and Darrell Hammond. Upon getting this information, Ellen informs Torben (McClarenTruth.org's primary benefactor) of Simon's intention to testify against Channing McClaren and the possibility of Simon implicating both him and Bennett Herreshoff as part of his testimony and suggests having Simon taken out of the picture. William Hurt at his best . What really motivated us to write about this world, first and foremost, was our interest in power dynamics, the dynamics of power in society."[7]. Damages: The Complete Series also features sensational all-star guest performances, including Ted Danson, William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden, Lily Tomlin, Martin Short, John Goodman, Jenna Elfman and Ryan Phillippe. Category: Damages. Seasons one through three ran until the season 4 premiere on July 13, 2011. A polygamist and his relationship with his three wives. He sold information to both of them about the involvement of Princefield in Naomi's death. Was this review helpful to you? The TV Series, Damages plots the thriller story of a law school graduate who becomes the protégée of a successful high-stakes litigator. Her protégé is Rose Byrne as a young, naive girl that falls in the hands of … [4], For the first-season cast, Noah Bean, who was cast as David, said he "gave an awful first audition" but managed to get the part when given a second chance while waiting for an elevator. ] Danson was attracted to the fact that she knew `` that woman back... 960,000 viewers. 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