Get Shorty 2017
“You’re only as good as your next hit.”
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
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 27 episodes and an average 49-minute runtime.
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“A Nevada crime enforcer attempts to reinvent himself as a Hollywood movie producer.”
- based on an Elmore Leonard novel
- engaging premise
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Pitch Aug 13, 2017
- E2 Sins of a Chambermaid Aug 13, 2017
- E3 The Yips Aug 20, 2017
- E4 From Stamos With Love Aug 27, 2017
- E5 A Man of Letters Sep 3, 2017
- E6 Epinephrine Sep 10, 2017
- E7 Grace Under Pressure Sep 17, 2017
- E8 Shot on Location Sep 24, 2017
- E9 Turnaround Oct 1, 2017
- E10 Blue Pages Oct 8, 2017
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 And What Have We Learned? Aug 12, 2018
- E2 Pest Control Aug 12, 2018
- E3 Selenite Aug 19, 2018
- E4 We'll Let You Know Aug 26, 2018
- E5 Fifteen to Thirty Minutes (Depending on Weight) Sep 2, 2018
- E6 Unlimited (Limited) Sep 9, 2018
- E7 Banana Split Sep 16, 2018
- E8 Curtains Sep 23, 2018
- E9 Safe Space Sep 30, 2018
- E10 Pickle Oct 7, 2018
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 What To Do When You Land Oct 6, 2019
- E2 Dark Roast, Oat Milk, Two Splendas Oct 13, 2019
- E3 Strong Move Oct 20, 2019
- E4 What Else Did God Say? Oct 27, 2019
- E5 The Stick Nov 3, 2019
- E6 Tomorrow They Light Me On Fire Nov 10, 2019
- E7 Should Not Throw Stones Nov 17, 2019
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.