Series synopsis
Shut Eye is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Hulu on December 7, 2016. It ended on December 6, 2017. It was created by Leslie Bohem. It stars Jeffrey Donovan, KaDee Strickland, Angus Sampson and Isabella Rossellini.
A darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed.
Premise
A darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeffrey Donovan as Charlie Haverford
- KaDee Strickland as Linda Haverford
- Angus Sampson as Fonso Marks
- Isabella Rossellini as Rita Marks
- David Zayas as Eduardo Bernal
- Emmanuelle Chriqui as Gina
- Susan Misner as Dr. Nora White
- Layla Alizada as Simza
Supporting cast
- Dylan Schmid as Nick
- Mel Harris as Nadine Davies
- Havana Guppy as Drina Marks
- Zak Santiago as White Tony
- Callie Haverda as Lala Marks
Guest cast
- Roan Curtis as Emma Gilbert
- Sonja Sohn as Detective
- Amanda Jaros as Drug Mule
- Wil Deusner as Young Charlie
- Rhea Seehorn as Charlie's Mother
- Francia Raísa as Palm Reading Girl
- Caroline Kwan as Retreat Seeker
- Jean Kauffman as Nadya
- Leah Gibson as Sylvia Haverford
- Jonathan Banks as Linda's Father
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 7, 2016 | December 7, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | December 6, 2017 | December 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death As con artists Charlie and Linda Haverford hatch a plan to get out from under their Roma gypsy bosses, a sudden blow to the head makes Charlie wonder if he is a fake psychic having real visions. |
December 7, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Hanged Man Nick scams his psychiatrist to impress a girl, Linda begins her long con of an unstable rich woman, and Eduardo complicates matters for Charlie by enlisting his psychic powers to take care of gangster business. |
December 7, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Fool With his visions intensifying, Charlie turns to neurologist Dr. Nora White for some unorthodox help. Linda's relationship with a female hypnotist deepens, while Fonso's temper stirs up bad blood with a competing South Bay crime family. |
December 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We're Not in Kansas Anymore Charlie and Linda consider their options in the aftermath of the disastrous wedding between Drina and Li’l Tony and how to handle their precarious windfall. Fonso is called to a special meeting of the Roma Council while Simza copes with White Tony’s untimely death. Rita is given an unexpected opportunity. |
December 6, 2017 |
| 2 |
Shortchanged Charlie continues to struggle with his visions as he endeavors to get out from under his oppressive arrangement with White T, Incorporated. Linda seeks Dr. Nora White’s help in a last ditch effort to save both her husband and marriage. Rita and Drina move in with Simza and Li’l Tony. Meanwhile, Fonso plots his next move and Sylvia gives her nephew, Nick, his first lesson in the art of the con. |
December 6, 2017 |
| 3 |
Guys and Dolls A spell of persistent insomnia preoccupies Linda drawing her back into a destructive relationship from her past, while Charlie forms an unlikely partnership. Rita struggles with balancing her new obligations as Fonso attempts to come to terms with his new reality. |
December 6, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 7, 2016 |
| Last aired | December 6, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |