Ray Donovan

Ray Donovan
Genre Crime drama
Family drama
Created by Ann Biderman
Starring
Composer(s) Marcelo Zarvos
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 5
No. of episodes 60 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s) Allen Coulter
Production location(s) Los Angeles, California / New York City, New York
Running time 45–60 minutes
Production company(s)
  • The Mark Gordon Company
  • Ann Biderman Co.
  • Bider Sweet Productions
  • David Hollander Productions
  • Showtime Networks
Distributor CBS Television Distribution
Release
Original network Showtime
Original release June 30, 2013 (2013-06-30) – present (present)
External links
Official website

Ray Donovan is an American television crime drama series created by Ann Biderman for Showtime. The twelve-episode first season premiered on June 30, 2013.[1][2][3] The pilot episode broke viewership records, becoming the biggest premiere of all time on Showtime.[4] Showtime renewed the show for a fourth season, which premiered on June 26, 2016.[5] On August 11, 2016, Showtime renewed the show for a fifth season, which premiered on August 6, 2017.[6][7] On October 23, 2017, the series was renewed for a 12-episode sixth season, to be filmed in New York City[8] and set to premiere on October 28, 2018.[9]

The drama is set in Los Angeles, California, where Irish-American Ray Donovan (Liev Schreiber), originally from South Boston, works for the powerful law firm Goldman & Drexler, representing the rich and famous. Donovan is a "fixer": a person who arranges bribes, payoffs, threats, and other shady activities, to ensure the outcome desired by the client. Good at his job, and no common hood, Ray is normally a devoted family man as well. He experiences his own problems when his menacing father, Mickey Donovan (Jon Voight), is unexpectedly released from prison, and the FBI attempts to bring down Ray and his associates.

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
112June 30, 2013 (2013-06-30)September 22, 2013 (2013-09-22)
212July 13, 2014 (2014-07-13)September 28, 2014 (2014-09-28)
312July 12, 2015 (2015-07-12)September 27, 2015 (2015-09-27)
412June 26, 2016 (2016-06-26)September 18, 2016 (2016-09-18)
512August 6, 2017 (2017-08-06)October 29, 2017 (2017-10-29)
612[10]October 28, 2018 (2018-10-28)[10]January 13, 2019 (2019-01-13)[10]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Liev Schreiber as Raymond "Ray" Donovan.
  • Paula Malcomson as Abby Donovan, Ray's wife (seasons 1–5).
  • Eddie Marsan as Terrence "Terry" Donovan, Ray's older brother. A former boxer who has Parkinson's disease.
  • Dash Mihok as Brendan "Bunchy" Donovan, Ray's younger brother. Identifies himself as a sexual anorexic.
  • Pooch Hall as Daryll Donovan, Ray's younger half-brother (via Mickey and Claudette). A professional boxer, trained by Terry, he also drives limos.
  • Steven Bauer as Avi Rudin, Ray's right-hand man. Former IDF soldier and ex-Mossad agent.
  • Katherine Moennig as Lena Barnum, Ray's investigative assistant.
  • Kerris Dorsey as Bridget Donovan, Ray's daughter.
  • Devon Bagby as Conor Donovan, Ray's son.
  • Jon Voight as Mickey Donovan, Ray's father.
  • Graham Rogers as Jacob "Smitty" Smith, Bridget's boyfriend (recurring season 5; season 6).[11]

Recurring

Home media release

The first season was released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 10, 2014.[16] The second season was released on both media on May 26, 2015. The third season was released on DVD and blu-ray on December 29, 2015. The fourth season was released on DVD on December 27, 2016. The fifth season saw a DVD release on January 30, 2018.

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes evaluation by season
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5
Rating 76[17] 73[18] 77[19] 50[20] 100[21]

Ray Donovan has received positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the first season a rating of 76% based on reviews from 38 critics, with the sites consensus stating: "Ray Donovan moves quickly between genres and tones, with Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight's performances making the whiplash worth it".[22] Metacritic gives the first season a weighted average score of 75 out of 100, based on reviews from 36 critics, indicating "generally positive reviews".[23]

Tim Goodman, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, said that "Showtime has another gem on their hands" and the casting of Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight was "gold".[24]

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Recipients Result Ref.
2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards Most Exciting New Series Ray Donovan Won [25]
2014 Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film Jon Voight Nominated [26]
Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Jon Voight Nominated [27]
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama Liev Schreiber Nominated [28]
Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film Jon Voight Won [28]
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Jon Voight Nominated [29]
Writers Guild of America Awards Best New Series Ray Donovan Nominated [30]
2015 Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama Liev Schreiber Nominated [28]
Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries, or Television Film Jon Voight Nominated [28]
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Liev Schreiber Nominated [29]
2016 Satellite Awards Best Actor – Television Series Drama Liev Schreiber Nominated [31]
Best Television Series – Drama Ray Donovan Nominated [31]
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama Liev Schreiber Nominated [28]
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Liev Schreiber Nominated [29]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Jon Voight Nominated [29]
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series David Hollander Nominated [29]
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour) Harrison Marsh, Robert Edmondson, R. Russell Smith Nominated [29]
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Hank Azaria Won [29]
2017 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards TV Series Cinematography Robert McLachlan Nominated [32]
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Liev Schreiber Nominated [29]
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Hank Azaria Nominated [29]

References

  1. ↑ "Showtime(R) 2013 Original Series Premiere Slate". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ Sara Bibel (June 11, 2012). "Showtime Orders Twelve Episodes of Two New Dramas, 'Ray Donovan' and 'Masters of Sex'". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  3. ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (June 11, 2012). "Showtime gives series orders to 'Donovan,' 'Sex'". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  4. ↑ O'Connell, Michael. "TV Ratings: 'Ray Donovan' Premiere Tops 'Homeland' With Showtime Record". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  5. ↑ Abrams, Natalie (August 11, 2015). "'Showtime renews Masters of Sex, Ray Donovan'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (August 11, 2016). "'Ray Donovan' Renewed For Season 5 On Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  7. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (April 28, 2017). "Episodes' Final Season, Ray Donovan Get August Premiere Dates".
  8. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (October 23, 2017). "Ray Donovan Renewed for Season 6 — But a 'Big' Change Is In Store". TVLine. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  9. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (August 6, 2018). "Ray Donovan Season 6 Trailer Reveals How [Spoiler] Cheats Death". TVLine. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  10. 1 2 3 "Shows A-Z - ray donovan on showtime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  11. ↑ Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (April 2, 2018). "'Ray Donovan': Graham Rogers Upped To Series Regular For Season 6". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Ian McShane Joins Showtime's 'Ray Donovan'". Deadline Hollywood. January 21, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  13. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (January 27, 2015). "Katie Holmes Joins 'Ray Donovan' Season 3". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  14. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 10, 2016). "Ted Levine & Ismael Cruz Cordova Join 'Ray Donovan' In Recurring Roles". Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  15. ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 10, 2016). "'Revenge' Alum Gabriel Mann Joins Showtime's 'Ray Donovan' (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  16. ↑ Lambert, David (March 10, 2014). "Ray Donovan – 'The 1st Season' of the Showtime Series on DVD and Blu-ray". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Ray Donovan: Season 1 (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Ray Donovan: Season 2 (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Ray Donovan: Season 3 (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Ray Donovan: Season 4 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  21. ↑ "Ray Donovan: Season 5 (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Ray Donovan: Season 1". rottentomatoes.com.
  23. ↑ "Ray Donovan". Metacritic.
  24. ↑ Tim Goodman. "Ray Donovan: TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
  25. ↑ The BTJA Announces Icon Award Recipient and Most Exciting New Series Honorees (June 10, 2013). criticschoice.com. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  26. ↑ "18th Satellite Awards Winners". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  27. ↑ "Critics' Choice TV Awards 2014: And the nominees are..." Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  28. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ray Donovan Golden Globes Wins". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  29. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Ray Donovan Emmy Awards". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  30. ↑ "66th Writers Guild Awards Winners". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  31. 1 2 Kilday, Gregg. "Satellite Awards Nominees Unveiled". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  32. ↑ "CSC Awards 2017". www.csc.ca. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
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