Political Animals is an American mini-series created by Greg Berlanti and Lawrence Mark, which premiered on July 15, 2012 on USA TV channel [1] . The plot is centered on Elaine Barrish, played by Sigourney Weaver , a former First Lady and Governor of Illinois, who is currently the US Secretary of State.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Format | Soap opera |
| Creator | Greg Berlanti Lawrence Mark |
| Cast | Sigourney Weaver Carla Gugino James walk Stan, Sebastian Brittany Ishibashi Ellen Burstyn Kiaran Hinds |
| Composer | |
| A country |  USA |
| Number of seasons | |
| Number of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | |
| Broadcast | |
| Tv channel | USA Network |
| On the screens | July 15, 2012 - August 19, 2012 |
| Video format | 720p |
| Sound format | Stereo |
| References | |
| IMDb | ID 2239947 |
Content
Overview
Elaine Barrish's husband, Bad Hammond, was a popular US president in the nineties, despite extramarital affairs. After leaving the White House, Elaine was elected Governor of Illinois. On the night of losing the party’s nomination in the presidential election, she asked her husband for a divorce, and two years later she became secretary of state. In between government jobs, Elaine tries to save her family.
Actors and Characters
Main characters
- Sigourney Weaver - Elaine Barrish
- Carla Gugino - Susan Berg
- James Walk - Douglas Hammond
- Sebastian Stan - Thomas Hammond
- Brittany Ishibashi - Annie Ogami
- Ellen Burstyn - Margaret Barrish
- Kiaran Hinds - Bad Hammond
Minor Characters
- Adrian Pasdar - Paul Garcetti
- Dylan Baker - Fred Collier
- Roger Bart - Barry Harris
- Vanessa Redgrave - Diane Nash
- Igor Zhizhikin [2] - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia
Design and Production
January 30, 2012, USA Network , announced the production of a series of six episodes [3] . February 10, 2012, James Walk became the first actor to receive a role in the project [4] , and three days later, Brittany Ishibashi received the role of the bride of his hero [5] . On March 6, 2012, Sigourney Weaver joined the project as the lead actor [6] , and on March 9, Carla Gugino received the role of Susan Berg, an ally of the heroine Weaver [7] . On March 15, 2012, Sebastian Stan received the role of the second son of the heroine Weaver [8] , and a week later it was announced that Kiaran Hinds will play the role of Elaine's ex-husband and president [9] . Later, Roger Bart , Dan Futterman and Vanessa Redgrave joined the series in recurring status [10] , and Ellen Burstyn in regular, as Margaret Barrish, mother of the protagonist [11] .
Reaction
Criticism Reviews
The pilot episode received mostly favorable reviews from critics [12] . Entertainment Weekly described the series as an “Exciting soap opera with good acting and politics.” [13] The Los Angeles Times columnist also noted well-shot soap opera elements and the quality of political storylines. [14] Nevertheless, some observers criticized the series for attempting to clone the West Wing , but transferred to Dallas [15] .
TV ratings
Despite an active advertising campaign before the start of the show, the premiere of the series attracted only 2.6 million viewers and 675 thousand in the demographic category 18-49 [16] . This number was even less than the repetitions of the series Law and Order: Special Corps and Naval Police: Special Division on that day on the channel [17] . Later, the president of the channel commented on the failure of the series as follows: “These are not the numbers we expected, good reviews from critics do not always lead to high ratings” [16] .
Awards and nominations
- 2012 - nomination for the "Satellite" award for best actress in a mini-series or television movie (Sigourney Weaver).
- 2013 - two nominations for the Golden Globe Award : best mini-series or television movie, best female role in a mini-series or television movie (Sigourney Weaver).
- 2013 - Emmy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Mini-Series or Television Movie (Ellen Burstin), as well as 4 nominations: Best Mini-Series or Television Movie, Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Television Movie (Sigourney Weaver), Best casting for a mini-series or television movie (David Rubin, Diane Heary), the best hairstyles in a mini-series or television movie (Mary Ann Valdes, Nancy Stimack, Cody Armstrong).
- 2013 - Nomination for the US Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a mini-series or television movie (Sigourney Weaver).
- 2013 - Nomination for the Director's Guild Award for the best director in a mini-series or television movie (Greg Berlanti for a pilot release).
- 2013 - Nominated for the Screenwriters Guild Award for the best original screenplay script - long form (Greg Berlanti for pilot release).
- 2013 - Nomination for an award by the American Society of Casting Specialists for the best casting in a mini-series or television movie (David Rubin, Diane Heery).
Episodes
| # | Title | Producer | Screenwriter | Original Delivery Date | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| one | "Pilot" | Greg Berlanti | Greg Berlanti | July 15, 2012 | 2.60 [17] |
| 2 | "Second Time Around" | Bethany Rooney | Greg Berlanti and Molly Newman | July 22, 2012 | 2.28 [18] |
| 3 | "The Woman Problem" | Michael Morris | Phil Clemmer , Brian Peterson and Kelly Soders | July 29, 2012 | 1.73 [19] |
| four | Lost Boys | David Petrarch | Jeffrey Nufts | August 5, 2012 | 1.75 [20] |
| five | "16 Hours" | Tucker gates | Phil Clemmer and Nicholas Wootton | August 12, 2012 | 1.98 [21] |
| 6 | "Resignation Day" | David Petrarch | Molly Newman | August 19, 2012 | 2.34 [22] |
Notes
- ↑ "Political Animals" to Anchor USA Network Summer Lineup - Six-Hour Event Drama Premieres Sunday, July 15, at 10 / 9c . The Futon Critic (May 2, 2012). Date of treatment July 17, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Shigareva, Julia “Are they afraid of us? And excellent! ” . Arguments and Facts (June 20, 2012). Date of treatment July 18, 2012. Archived September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Ausiello, Michael Scoop: USA Network Greenlights Political Miniseries From Brothers & Sisters' Greg Berlanti . TV Line (January 30, 2012). Date of treatment March 6, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie Jimmy Wolk To Co-Star In Greg Berlanti's USA Network Series 'Political Animals' (February 10, 2012). Date of treatment March 6, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie TV Castings: 2 Board Kevin Williamson Pilot; 'Living Loaded' & 'Political Animals' Add 2 . Deadline Hollywood (February 13, 2012). Date of treatment March 6, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb Scoop: Sigourney Weaver to Headline USA Network's Political Animals . TV Line (March 6, 2012). Date of treatment March 6, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Carla Gugino Joins USA's 'Political Animals' . The Hollywood Reporter (March 9, 2012). Date of treatment May 3, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Rose, Lacey 'Gossip Girl's' Sebastian Stan Joins USA's 'Political Animals' . The Hollywood Reporter (March 15, 2012). Date of treatment May 3, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Ng, Philiana Ciaran Hinds Joins USA's 'Political Animals' . The Hollywood Reporter (March 22, 2012). Date of treatment May 3, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Furlong, Maggie 'Political Animals' Poster: Exclusive First Look (PHOTO) . Huffpost TV (June 18, 2012). Date of treatment June 20, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Gelman, Vlada Casting News: Ellen Burstyn Joins USA's Political Animals , Parenthood Actress to Army Wives . TV Line (April 14, 2012). Date of treatment May 3, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Political Animals - Season 1 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More . Metacritic . Date of treatment July 16, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Brunner, Rob TV Review - Political Animals . Entertainment Weekly (July 11, 2012). Date of treatment July 16, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Lloyd, Robert Review: 'Political Animals' is a biting family drama . Los Angeles Times (July 13, 2012). Date of treatment July 16, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Goodman, Tim Political Animals: TV Review . The Hollywood Reporter (July 11, 2012). Date of treatment July 16, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ 1 2 Modest bow for USA's 'Political Animals' . Variety (July 16, 2012). - "Miniseries opens to 2.6 million total viewers." Date of treatment July 17, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ 1 2 Robert Seidman. 'Political Animals' Debuts Weakly for USA Network . TV by the Numbers (July 16, 2012). Date of treatment July 17, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Sara Bibel. Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Wins Night, 'Breaking Bad', 'Falling Skies', 'Army Wives', 'The Newsroom', 'Longmire' & More . TV by the Numbers (July 24, 2012). Date of treatment July 25, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Wins Night, 'Breaking Bad', 'Falling Skies', 'Army Wives', 'The Newsroom', 'Longmire' & More . ' TV by the Numbers' (July 31, 2012). Date of treatment July 31, 2012. Archived September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Sara Bibel. Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Wins Night, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Falling Skies', 'Breaking Bad', 'Army Wives', 'Leverage' & More . TV by the Numbers (August 7, 2012). Date of treatment August 9, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Beats 'Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne' + 'Falling Skies', NASCAR, 'Army Wives' & More . TV by the Numbers (August 14, 2012). Date of treatment August 14, 2012. Archived on September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Wins Night, 'Fallling Skies', 'Breaking Bad', 'Army Wives', 'The Newsroom', 'Leverage' & More . TV by the Numbers (August 21, 2012). Date of treatment August 21, 2012. Archived October 3, 2012.