Series synopsis
Blunt Talk is an American comedy television series that premiered on STARZ on August 22, 2015. It ended on December 4, 2016. It was created by Jonathan Ames. It stars Patrick Stewart, Adrian Scarborough, Timm Sharp and Dolly Wells.
A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.
Premise
A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.
Premise: America's most trusted newsman. Maybe.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Patrick Stewart as Walter Blunt
- Adrian Scarborough as Harry Chandler
- Timm Sharp as Jim Stone
- Dolly Wells as Celia Havemeyer
- Jacki Weaver as Rosalie Winter
- Mary Holland as Shelly Forbes
- Karan Soni as Martin Bassi
Guest cast
- Sharon Lawrence
- Elisabeth Shue as Suzanne Mayview
- Moby as Moby
- Olivia Norman as Rosalie 2
- Trace Lysette as Gisele
- Jason Maybaum as Eli
- Jason Schwartzman as Duncan Adler
- Brent Spiner as Phil
- Lesley Ann Warren as Cornelia
- Daniel Stewart as Rafe Blunt
- Pamela Marie as Yolanda
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 22, 2015 | October 24, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 2, 2016 | December 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Seem to Be Running Out of Dreams for Myself An opinionated British broadcaster in Los Angeles has a drunken escapade which lands him in jail, leaving him scrambling to save his cable news show from cancellation. |
August 22, 2015 |
| 2 |
I Experience Shame and Anticipate Punishment Walter blows a chance to cover a storm that could give his career a shot in the arm, so his staff formulates a backup plan, while Harry considers making a big sacrifice to save Walter's career. |
August 29, 2015 |
| 3 |
All My Relationships End in Pain The court orders Walter to attend AA meetings while his staff entertain themselves in peculiar ways during the weekend. |
September 5, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Remember That Time More Like a Movie I Saw Than a Life I Lived Walter reunites with an old flame who is in the midst of investigating an important story. As Jim and Celia celebrate three months together, Rosalie adjusts to time apart from Teddy. |
October 2, 2016 |
| 2 |
If It Comes in a Plastic Bag, Don't Eat It Walter learns Cornelia may be risking her life while working on a drought story. Meanwhile, Jim's on-air colonoscopy goes awry. |
October 9, 2016 |
| 3 |
Your Therapist and His Pussy Are Here After Cornelia gets into hot water, Walter vows to investigate the corruption revolving around the drought in LA. Jim is devastated when Celia asks for a break in their relationship. |
October 16, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 22, 2015 |
| Last aired | December 4, 2016 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:30:00 |