The series is produced by kzk productions, fx productions and sony pictures television. Rose byrne and patty glenn close face off in a bidding war after a mysterious computer hacker offers them information pertaining to the mcclaren. Damages series finale burning questions answered tvline. Close plays patty hewes, one of the most formidable trial lawyers. Damages final season has come at just the right time. We actually did something in the editing of it that we may never have done before, which is it was all just one. Damages may be the most morally bankrupt show on tv. Directv with so many new series popping up on streaming services and dvd, it gets harder and harder to keep up with recent shows, much less the alltime classics. Both of her parents were from upperclass northeastern families. It consisted of thirteen episodes, bringing the series total to 26. Thrilling and captivating, damages is the epitome of a wellmade melodramatic crime thriller, with addictive storylines and an enthralling performance by glenn close. With glenn close, rose byrne, tate donovan, zachary booth.
It was a cool day in march when i went to the new york set of damages in queens. Glenn close tonight show with jay leno 2012 spring colors for your dominant color category. Its been five seasons since patty hewes glenn close, smiling with quiet menace, hired ellen parsons rose byrne fresh. Watch full episodes of damages and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. On damages, a new fx series that begins tonight, glenn close plays patty hewes, one of the most formidable trial lawyers in new york city. Damages is an american legal thriller television series created by the writing and production trio of daniel zelman and brothers glenn and todd a. The character calls for a tightrope of vulnerability and toughness, balanced between poised composure and damaged soul. In drama tv series damages, glenn close s lawyer character patty hewes is known for her polished pantsuits, immaculate outfits and expensive tastes. A law school graduate becomes the protegee of a successful highstakes litigator. Damages, a legal drama television series, premiered in united states on july 24, 2007 on the cable network fx. After patty glenn close handpicks ellen rose byrne to be a firstyear. A merciless and powerful litigator, one of hewes most recent cases is to obliterate former.
On damages, a new fx series that begins tonight, ms. From popular tv series such as pose to netflix originals such as sex education, here are the best shows on netflix right now. Start your free trial to watch damages and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of damages with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. In the vein of 24 and other modern series, damages focuses on one court case, with many subplots and undercurrents. The second season of the fx legal drama series damages premiered on january 7, 2009 and concluded on april 1, 2009. But she has waited until damages to make her regular appearance on our television screens, delivering a modern and dramatic take on the traditional lawyer genre. The first season of the fx legal drama series damages premiered on july 24, 2007 and concluded on october 23, 2007.
The series, which provides a view into the true nature of power and success, follows the turbulent lives of. The premier episode of the fx networks series concerning powerful new york city litigator patty hewes glenn close opens as the feared attorney agrees to take on a class action lawsuit involving. While glenn close once again anchors the season, making it must see, the series loses its step with rose byrne as ellen parsons, around whom the plot revolves. Damages was created by brothers todd and glenn kessler along with daniel zelman, each of whom served as executive producers and contributed seven scripts for the season, including the premiere and the finale. Rent damages 2007 starring glenn close and rose byrne on dvd and bluray. Film legend glenn close won two emmys for her stunning portrayal of relentless litigator patty hewes, who commands the courtroom and the screen, doing battle with ambitious protegee turnedadversary ellen parsons rose byrne in cutting. Damages may be the best series in whats shaping up to be a bumper crop of. Glenn close is an illustrious actress with an imposing screen presence. Glenn close and rose byrne, in a rare moment of peace on damages photo. Glenn close auctions off armani and prada power suits from.
Damages is an american legal thriller television series created by writing and production trio daniel zelman, glenn kessler, and todd a. I had not seen it before but was recommended it by several collegues. Glenn close, american actress who drew acclaim for her considerable range and versatility. Patty gets pissed off when the victim doesnt show up to the deposition. Glenn close holds the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her work on damages at the 60th primetime emmy awards, sept. It premiered on july 24, 2007 on fx and aired for three seasons before moving to the directv channel audience network in 2010, airing for two further seasons, and concluding in 2012. Season 1 of this dense and timetangled glenn close legal thriller begins with a flashforward. The cast is to say the least stellar including glen close, ted danson, john goodman and rose byrne to say the least. Harnessing a topshelf cast led by the indomitable and formidable glenn close, damages is a searing legal drama that expertly meshes the best of its genre and derives its adept storytelling from. Glenn close wears the riley in damages glenn close wearing glasses tailored suits professional women oliver peoples 50 fashion tweed jacket fashion plates celebs.
Damages won numerous emmy awards and one golden globe award for best performance by an actress in a television series by glenn close. Over the five years of this series she takes on corrupt billionaires, the us army, corporate america, computer hackers, wall street, and anyone who gets in the way of her ambitions. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer patty hewes glenn close and her newest protegee, recent law school graduate ellen parsons rose. Kessler, glenn kessler and daniel zelman, who also serve as executive producersshowrunners.
Patty hewes glenn close and ellen parsons rose byrne in damages. Unusually for a legal series, each season follows a single case in detail rather than a monster of the week format damages is extremely dark, about as far on the cynical side of the sliding scale of idealism vs. Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a series, miniseries or motion picture made for television rose byrne. Damages tv series glenn close rose byrne photos dvdbash san remo apartments 145 central park west, n. Season 1 of this dense and timetangled glenn close legal thriller begins with a. Though many scenes are filmed at steiner studios in brooklyn, this exciting series is also filmed on location in manhattan. Damages tv series wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Only on directv the 101 network forget everything i ever wrote about mad men. Season 5 opens with patty hewes glenn close and ellen parsons rose byrne. This intense, twistfilled, and breakneckpaced series takes a threepronged. Damages tv series 20072012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Glenn close will return as patty hewes and rose byrne as ellen parsons. Seven time academy awardnominated actress glenn close was born and raised in greenwich, connecticut. Damages is a legal thriller set in the world of new york city highstakes litigation.
Glenn close as cutthroat attorney patty hewes and rose byrne as her clever mentee ellen make this a mustsee. Glenn close born march 19, 1947 is an american actress, singer, and producer. She received oscar nominations for such films as fatal attraction 1987, dangerous liaisons 1988, and albert nobbs 2011 and won emmys for her role in the tv series damages 200712. New york city attorney patty hewes glenn close is as revered as she is feared. This is without a doubt the very best tv series we have watched. Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a series, miniseries or motion picture made for television william hurt. This dvd collection contains the entire series of damages. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three primetime emmy awards, three tony awards, and three golden globe awards.
Glenn close is superb as the fierce attorney patty hewes, a woman who takes on the big boys for big bucks. Patty hewes close is a leading and feared litigator. Glenn close falls to the floor upon reuniting with. The cast and crew were in the middle of filming the series finale in the queens county civil courthouse. For five extraordinary seasons, damages, the critically acclaimed legal thriller broke all the rules and made its own. It premiered on july 24, 2007 on fx and aired for three seasons before moving to the directv channel audience network in 2010, airing for two further seas. Glenn close full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. But there is no actor dead or alive as scary as a smiling glenn close. She is the daughter of bettine moore and william taliaferro close william close, a prominent doctor. I got it as a daily deal on amazon and i am so happy i did. Kessler i directed the episode and it was remarkable. Glenn close is saying goodbye to patty hewes, the character she has played on damages since 2007. Glenn was often seen on broadway until 1982 when she was cast in her award. Best performance by an actress in a television series drama glenn close.
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