---
title: "Graves"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/graves-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67371
imdb_id: "tt4866982"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 20
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Graves (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/graves-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Graves is an American comedy television series created by Joshua Michael Stern that premiered on October 16, 2016, on Epix. The series stars Nick Nolte as Richard Graves, a former two-term President of the United States who begins a quest to right the wrongs of his administration and reclaim his legacy twenty-five years after leaving the White House.

The narrative follows Richard Graves as he seeks enlightenment while his wife, Margaret Graves, decides to pursue her own political ambitions. The show is categorized as both a drama and a comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former two-term President embarks on a quest to right his administration's wrongs and reclaim his legacy."

### Why Watch
- Features a Don Quixote-like quest for redemption
- Explores the political ambitions of a former First Lady
- Combines elements of drama and comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series is rated TV-MA
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a drama and comedy rated TV-MA.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #political-comedy, #don-quixote-inspired, #legacy-driven, #american-drama, #political-ambition

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
### Season 2 (10 Episodes)
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Create a JSON object for "Graves" Season 2.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided synopsis and sources. No invented facts. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets in the text (except for the JSON structure). Output valid JSON only.
Input: TMDB Season Synopsis and Sources.
Synopsis: Season 2 follows former President Richard Graves. He is facing a year of public protests against his Presidential legacy. He is searching for the man he was before being President. His journey involves the arrival of his first grandchild (via daughter Olivia) and a new revelation about his son, Jeremy. His wife, Margaret, is running a Senate campaign to build her own legacy while his is being torn down. His assistant, Isaiah Miller, is searching for a new direction. Samantha, his spiritual muse, is becoming a singer/songwriter.
Source 1: Richard Graves is a former two-term President on a quest to right wrongs of his administration and reclaim his legacy.
Source 2: Creator: Joshua Michael Stern. Year: 2016.
Source 3/4: Irrelevant (medical information about Graves' disease).
Overview Construction:
        Following a year of public protests directed at his presidential legacy, former two-term President Richard Graves begins an inward journey to rediscover the person he was before his time in office. This personal quest to right the wrongs of his administration and reclaim his legacy is complicated by significant family developments. The arrival of his first grandchild, born to his daughter Olivia, coincides with a new revelation regarding his son, Jeremy. As Richard navigates these personal shifts, his wife, Margaret, embarks on a Senate campaign. She seeks to establish her own political legacy at a time when her husband's reputation is being dismantled. Amidst these familial and political tensions, other key figures face their own transitions. Richard's assistant, Isaiah Miller, searches for a new direction in his life, while Samantha, who serves as Richard's spiritual muse, pursues a new calling as a singer and songwriter. These intersecting paths define the narrative arc of the second season as the former President and his inner circle grapple with change, legacy, and identity.
Word Count Check (Overview):
        "Following a year of public protests directed at his presidential legacy, former two-term President Richard Graves begins an inward journey to rediscover the person he was before his time in office. This personal quest to right the wrongs of his administration and reclaim his legacy is complicated by significant family developments. The arrival of his first

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 20
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 14 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Joshua Michael Stern
- **Networks / Studios**: Epix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nick Nolte** as *President Richard Graves*
- **Sela Ward** as *Margaret Graves*
- **Callie Hernandez** as *Samantha Vega*
- **Heléne Yorke** as *Olivia Rockefeller*
- **Chris Lowell** as *Jeremy Graves*
- **Skylar Astin** as *Isaiah Miller*
- **Roger Bart** as *Lawrence Mills*
- **Angélica María** as *Ramona Alvarez*
- **Ernie Hudson** as *Jacob Mann*
- **Spencer Grammer** as *Katie Farrell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Graves?
The series premiered on Epix.

### Q: Is Graves worth watching?
The series features Nick Nolte as the lead character in a unique Don Quixote-like quest.

### Q: How long is the series?
The series ran from 2016 to 2017.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to know?
The series premiered on October 16, 2016.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Graves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/67371)
- [Graves (TV Series) (2016)](https://www.filmaffinity.com/us/main.html)
- [Graves' disease - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graves%27_disease)
- [Graves’ Disease | New England Journal of Medicine](https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1510030)

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