Shut Eye 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- December 7, 2016
- Last Aired
- December 6, 2017
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~15 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Death" (★ 4.2/10)
- Created By
- Leslie Bohem
- Network
- Hulu
- Where to Stream
- Hulu
What is Shut Eye?
Shut Eye is an American drama television series created by Leslie Bohem that premiered on the streaming service Hulu. The program provides a darkly comedic look into the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 7, 2016
- Last aired
- Dec 6, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Hulu
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 67 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Hulu
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Overview
Shut Eye is an American drama television series created by Leslie Bohem that premiered on the streaming service Hulu. The program provides a darkly comedic look into the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. The story centers on Charlie Haverford, a scammer and former magician who oversees a number of fortune-telling parlors and contracts building tricks on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss who controls the business in a large portion of Los Angeles. Charlie's life changes after a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, causing him to question everything he has ever believed. The series features cast members including Jeffrey Donovan, KaDee Strickland, Angus Sampson, and David Zayas. The program received a straight-to-series ten-episode order, with all ten episodes becoming available on December 7, 2016. A second season was subsequently ordered on March 20, 2017, and was released on December 6, 2017.
Should you watch it?
“A Los Angeles scammer running storefront psychics questions everything after a head injury.”
- Explores the hidden world of Los Angeles storefront psychics.
- Features a darkly comedic narrative involving an organized crime syndicate.
- Follows a former magician whose mindset shifts after a blow to the head.
- Deals with a violent and domineering kingpin boss which may not appeal to viewers seeking lighter fare.
Watch it if you enjoy dark comedies exploring organized crime and storefront psychics in Los Angeles.
The tone is darkly comedic, focusing on crime and fortune-telling parlors with mature themes suitable for audiences who enjoy gritty drama.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Death Mytharc Dec 7, 2016
- E2 The Hanged Man Core Dec 7, 2016
- E3 The Fool Core Dec 7, 2016
- E4 The Tower - Reversed Core Dec 7, 2016
- E5 The Magician Core Dec 7, 2016
- E6 Judgment Mytharc Dec 7, 2016
- E7 Two of Swords Core Dec 7, 2016
- E8 Five of Cups Mytharc Dec 7, 2016
- E9 Wheel of Fortune Mytharc Dec 7, 2016
- E10 Ace of Swords Mytharc Dec 7, 2016
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 We're Not in Kansas Anymore Mytharc Dec 6, 2017
- E2 Shortchanged Core Dec 6, 2017
- E3 Guys and Dolls Core Dec 6, 2017
- E4 Are You Listening? Core Dec 6, 2017
- E5 Charles the Magnificent Core Dec 6, 2017
- E6 Crimes and Punishments Core Dec 6, 2017
- E7 Purple Hearts Core Dec 6, 2017
- E8 Karma Chameleon Core Dec 6, 2017
- E9 Verite Mytharc Dec 6, 2017
- E10 There’s No Place Like Home Mytharc Dec 6, 2017
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Shut Eye?
Shut Eye airs on the streaming service Hulu.
Is Shut Eye worth watching?
It offers a darkly comedic and dramatic look at Los Angeles storefront psychics and organized crime.
What is the binge duration of the first season?
The first season consists of ten episodes that all became available on December 7, 2016.
Who created the series?
Shut Eye was created by Leslie Bohem.
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