Ray Donovan

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  • TV-MA
  • 2013
  • 7 Seasons
  • 8.3  (89,521)

Ray Donovan is a crime drama television series that premiered on Showtime in 2013 and ran until 2020 for a total of seven seasons. The show is set in Los Angeles and revolves around the titular character Ray Donovan, played by Liev Schreiber, who is a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous. Ray's job is to make sure that his clients' problems go away, no matter how big or small they may be. Throughout the show, Ray is shown dealing with a wide range of issues, from covering up celebrity affairs to handling legal troubles for high-profile clients. He is often called upon to use his connections and knowledge of the criminal underworld to get things done, all while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy for his own family. Ray's family dynamic is a major part of the show, with much of the drama centered around his relationships with his wife Abby (Paula Malcomson) and their children Bridget (Kerris Dorsey) and Conor (Devon Bagby). Ray's two brothers also factor heavily into the show – Terry (Eddie Marsan) is a former boxer who suffers from Parkinson's disease, while Bunchy (Dash Mihok) is a troubled man dealing with addiction and other personal demons. The cast of Ray Donovan is rounded out by a number of other notable actors, including Pooch Hall as Ray's protégé Daryll, Steven Bauer as Ray's former employer Avi, Katherine Moennig as Ray's closest confidant Lena, and Jon Voight as Ray's estranged father Mickey. One of the most noteworthy aspects of Ray Donovan is its portrayal of Los Angeles as a city teeming with secrets and shady dealings. The show often takes a gritty and realistic approach to its depiction of the city, with characters exploring parts of LA that are typically glossed over in other shows and movies. In addition to its depiction of the city, Ray Donovan is also notable for its exploration of the complicated relationships between its characters. Every member of Ray's family is dealing with their own set of issues, and the show takes care to highlight the way in which these issues intersect and affect one another. Throughout the show's seven seasons, Ray and his family are forced to face a number of challenges, from health struggles to legal troubles to personal betrayals. Despite these obstacles, however, the family never loses sight of their love for one another, even as they navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of LA's criminal underworld. Overall, Ray Donovan is a well-crafted crime drama with a stellar cast and a complex, multilayered storyline. Its portrayal of Los Angeles is both seedy and realistic, and its exploration of family dynamics is both moving and thought-provoking. Fans of crime dramas and character-driven stories are sure to find something to love in this compelling Showtime series.

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Seasons
You'll Never Walk Alone
10. You'll Never Walk Alone
January 19, 2020
Ray finally learns the truth about his sister Bridget's death. Terry reckons with the death of a friend and his own mortality. Mickey's quest for the money he's owed leads to a deadly face-off between the Sullivans and the Donovans.
Bugs
9. Bugs
January 12, 2020
With his back against the wall, Ray turns to Judge Scholl to clear his name with Detective Perry. Daryll is pushed to the edge by the Sullivans while Mickey continues to chase Jim's money. Terry makes an unexpected friend at physical therapy.
Passport and a Gun
8. Passport and a Gun
January 5, 2020
Ray and Smitty must cover for their own actions. Daryll calls Jasmine with an opportunity that lands them face-to-face with Declan Sullivan. Terry and Bunchy head back upstate to settle some unfinished business with the Shaman.
The Transfer Agent
7. The Transfer Agent
December 29, 2019
Mickey finally learns the truth about the botched heist, and he's out to get his fair share of the money. Ray reflects on his early memories of Jim Sullivan while he and Molly track down Sandy and Mickey by any means necessary.
Inside Guy
6. Inside Guy
December 22, 2019
Bunchy, Bridget, and Jim Sullivan need Ray to fix their problems. Smitty and Terry help Ray with detective work.
An Irish Lullaby
5. An Irish Lullaby
December 15, 2019
Ray and Terry travel to Coney Island to track down Ray's missing car. Meanwhile, Mickey, Daryll, and Sandy continue their quest for the truth about the 1977 heist.
Hispes
4. Hispes
December 8, 2019
Mayor Feratti ups the ante in his negotiations with the Sullivans, and Ray must step in to finish the deal. Bridget and Smitty are called in to fix Jonathan Walker Hanson's unsavory publicity scandal. Claudette offers Daryll an opportunity to leave the Donovans once and for all, while Bunchy grapples with the consequences of his drugstore violence, and Terry struggles with the realities of his illness.
Phantom
3. Phantom
December 1, 2019
Ray gets closer with Molly Sullivan when he realizes their family connection. Claudette comes to New York and discovers that Daryll is on Detective Perry's radar. Bunchy tries to leverage his heroism for a pay raise. Bridget gets closer with her music producer boss, and Terry goes on a trip with his new spiritual guide.
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
2. A Good Man Is Hard to Find
November 24, 2019
Ray must find a new way to get Detective Perry off his trail while reckoning with a personal loss. When Bunchy's pharmacy is under attack, he takes matters into his own hands, and is catapulted into the public spotlight. Daryll's isolation mounts as he struggles to find his place in the Donovan family.
Faith. Hope. Love. Luck.
1. Faith. Hope. Love. Luck.
November 17, 2019
Season 7 premiere. Ray brings Mickey to the FBI to turn himself in. Four months later, when one of the police officers' heads turns up and Ray and his family are implicated in the murder, Ray finds his work with his therapist threatening to unravel. Meanwhile, Mayor Feratti is back to his corrupt ways with increasingly unsavory jobs for Ray, including blackmailing a powerful family from the Donovans' Boston past.
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Ray Donovan is a crime drama television series that premiered on Showtime in 2013 and ran until 2020 for a total of seven seasons. The show is set in Los Angeles and revolves around the titular character Ray Donovan, played by Liev Schreiber, who is a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous. Ray's job is to make sure that his clients' problems go away, no matter how big or small they may be.

Throughout the show, Ray is shown dealing with a wide range of issues, from covering up celebrity affairs to handling legal troubles for high-profile clients. He is often called upon to use his connections and knowledge of the criminal underworld to get things done, all while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy for his own family.

Ray's family dynamic is a major part of the show, with much of the drama centered around his relationships with his wife Abby (Paula Malcomson) and their children Bridget (Kerris Dorsey) and Conor (Devon Bagby). Ray's two brothers also factor heavily into the show – Terry (Eddie Marsan) is a former boxer who suffers from Parkinson's disease, while Bunchy (Dash Mihok) is a troubled man dealing with addiction and other personal demons.

The cast of Ray Donovan is rounded out by a number of other notable actors, including Pooch Hall as Ray's protégé Daryll, Steven Bauer as Ray's former employer Avi, Katherine Moennig as Ray's closest confidant Lena, and Jon Voight as Ray's estranged father Mickey.

One of the most noteworthy aspects of Ray Donovan is its portrayal of Los Angeles as a city teeming with secrets and shady dealings. The show often takes a gritty and realistic approach to its depiction of the city, with characters exploring parts of LA that are typically glossed over in other shows and movies.

In addition to its depiction of the city, Ray Donovan is also notable for its exploration of the complicated relationships between its characters. Every member of Ray's family is dealing with their own set of issues, and the show takes care to highlight the way in which these issues intersect and affect one another.

Throughout the show's seven seasons, Ray and his family are forced to face a number of challenges, from health struggles to legal troubles to personal betrayals. Despite these obstacles, however, the family never loses sight of their love for one another, even as they navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of LA's criminal underworld.

Overall, Ray Donovan is a well-crafted crime drama with a stellar cast and a complex, multilayered storyline. Its portrayal of Los Angeles is both seedy and realistic, and its exploration of family dynamics is both moving and thought-provoking. Fans of crime dramas and character-driven stories are sure to find something to love in this compelling Showtime series.

Ray Donovan is a series that is currently running and has 7 seasons (83 episodes). The series first aired on June 30, 2013.

Where to Watch Ray Donovan

Ray Donovan is available for streaming on the Showtime website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Ray Donovan on demand at Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    June 30, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (89,521)