Series synopsis
Hap and Leonard is an American crime drama action & adventure television series that premiered on SundanceTV on March 2, 2016. It ended on April 11, 2018. It was created by Nick Damici, Jim Mickle. It stars James Purefoy, Michael Kenneth Williams, Christina Hendricks and Bill Sage.
A darkly comic swamp noir story of two best friends set in the late 1980s. Based on the novels by Joe R. Lansdale, the series follows Hap Collins, an East Texas white boy with a weakness for Southern women, and Leonard Pine, a gay, black Vietnam vet with a hot temper.
Premise
A darkly comic swamp noir story of two best friends set in the late 1980s. Based on the novels by Joe R. Lansdale, the series follows Hap Collins, an East Texas white boy with a weakness for Southern women, and Leonard Pine, a gay, black Vietnam vet with a hot temper.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- James Purefoy as Hap Collins
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Leonard Pine
- Christina Hendricks as Trudy Fawst
- Bill Sage as Howard
- Tiffany Mack as Florida Grange
- Neil Sandilands as Paco
- Jimmi Simpson as Soldier
- Pollyanna McIntosh as Angel
Supporting cast
- Olaniyan Thurmon as Ivan
- Nicholas Logan as Grady
Guest cast
- Dohn Norwood as Reverend Fitzgerald
- Irma P. Hall as Meemaw
- Brian Dennehy as Sheriff Valentine Otis
- Déjá Dee as Miriam
- Milton Saul as Mourner / Pallbearer (uncredited)
- Zae Jordan as Boogie
- Kelvin Brown as TJ
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 2, 2016 | April 6, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 15, 2017 | April 19, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 6 | March 7, 2018 | April 11, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Savage Season After lifelong best friends Hap and Leonard lose their jobs, a seductive figure from Hap's past resurfaces with a shadowy plan to score some major cash. Meanwhile, a menacing pair descends upon the duo’s hometown. |
March 2, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Bottoms Enticed by Trudy, Hap and Leonard begin their search for the lost loot with new compatriots Howard, Chub and Paco. Leonard receives distressing news about his Uncle Chester. |
March 9, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Dive As the group closes in on the stolen money, Hap, Leonard and Trudy revisit their pasts. Loyalties are tested within the gang during a fateful gathering at Leonard's house. |
March 16, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mucho Mojo Hap and Leonard make an ominous discovery under Uncle Chester's floor. |
March 15, 2017 |
| 2 |
Ticking Mojo The guys uncover more clues about BB. |
March 22, 2017 |
| 3 |
Holy Mojo Grisly new evidence leads Hap and Leonard on a wild goose chase across town. The guys' passions flare, threatening to derail the investigation. |
March 29, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Two-Bear Mambo Leonard lands in jail for burning down his neighbor's crack house. Hap agrees to go to Grovetown to look for a missing Florida Grange if Lt. Hanson will release Leonard. |
March 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Ho-Ho Mambo Hap and Leonard quickly learn that the people of Grovetown are dangerous characters. A client of Florida's is found hanging from the town bridge. |
March 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
T-Bone Mambo Leonard goes to the black side of town to find out more about Florida's disappearance. Hap is shanghaied by sexy town cop Officer Reynolds. |
March 21, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SundanceTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 11, 2018 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |