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Get Shorty 2017

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★ 7.1/10 · 111 votes TV-MA CrimeComedy 3 seasons · 27 eps Ended
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What is Get Shorty?

The television series Get Shorty is based on Elmore Leonard's 1990 novel of the same name. The story revolves around Miles Daly, who works in a particular profession.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
27
Runtime
49 minutes
First aired
Aug 13, 2017
Last aired
Nov 17, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Epix
Genres
Crime, Comedy
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Crime #Comedy
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The television series Get Shorty is based on Elmore Leonard's 1990 novel of the same name. The story revolves around Miles Daly, who works in a particular profession. Miles attempts to transition into a new career, specifically in the film industry. He seeks to produce movies, and in doing so, he partners with a washed-up filmmaker named Rick Moreweather. The partnership is a means of laundering money, as Miles is involved with a crime ring in Nevada. The series is an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel, which was a New York Times bestselling book in 1990.

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Should you watch it?

“A Nevada crime enforcer attempts to reinvent himself as a Hollywood movie producer.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on an Elmore Leonard novel
  • engaging premise
Keep in mind
  • contains mature themes

Watch it if you enjoy crime stories blended with dark comedy.

The series is rated TV-MA for mature content.

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Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 7 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

A crime ring enforcer tries to leave his life of violence behind to become a film producer.

Is the series based on a book?

Yes, it is based on the 1990 novel by Elmore Leonard.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Davey Holmes.

When did the show air?

The series premiered on August 13, 2017, and ran until 2019.

Who are some of the main cast members?

The cast includes Chris O'Dowd, Ray Romano, Sean Bridgers, Carolyn Dodd, and Lidia Porto.

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