Hung(TV series)

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Hung
Genre	Comedy drama
Created by	Colette Burson; Dmitry Lipkin
Starring	Thomas Jane; Jane Adams; Anne Heche; Eddie Jemison; Sianoa Smit-McPhee; Charlie Saxton; Rebecca Creskoff; Gregg Henry; Lennie James; Stephen Amell
Opening theme	"I'll Be Your Man"; byThe Black Keys
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No.of seasons	3
No.of episodes	30(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Colette Burson; Dmitry Lipkin; Alexander Payne; Michael Rosenberg; Noreen Halpern; John Morayniss
Running time	28 minutes
Production companies	Tennessee Wolf Pack; E1 Entertainment(2009–10); Entertainment One (2011); HBO Entertainment
Original release
Network	HBO
Release	June 28, 2009–; December 4, 2011

Hungis an Americancomedy-dramatelevision series that ran onHBOfrom June 28, 2009, to December 4, 2011. It was created byColette Bursonand Dmitry Lipkin, and starsThomas Janeas Ray Drecker, a struggling suburban Detroit high-school basketball and baseball coach who resorts toprostitution.The second season premiered on June 27, 2010, and concluded its 10-episode run on September 12, 2010. The third season premiered on October 2, 2011, and concluded its 10-episode run on December 4, 2011. The series was cancelled after three seasons.^[1]

Plot

Hungfollows Ray Drecker (Jane), a high-school basketball coach in the suburbs of Detroit, who is short on money. He is also the father of twin teenagers (Charlie SaxtonandSianoa Smit-McPhee) who move in with their remarried mother (Anne Heche) after a fire damages the childhood home Ray still owns. With no insurance to cover the damage from the fire, Ray is left without many options. With the help of a friend, Tanya (Jane Adams), Ray decides to use his above-average sized penis as an opportunity to make money. The episodes center on Ray's attempts to maintain a normal life while starting his business as a prostitute. Together, Tanya and Ray start their business, Happiness Consultants.

The second season focuses on the complex dynamic between Ray and his two pimps, Tanya and Lenore (Rebecca Creskoff). Lenore, a life coach whom Tanya brought in to help them in the early stages of the business, began taking over Happiness Consultants late in the first season, as she believes she can take Ray into new business areas and views Tanya as an obstacle.

The third season has Tanya and Ray forced to compete for clients against Lenore and her youngergigoloJason (Stephen Amell).

Episodes

Season	Episodes	Originally aired
Season	Episodes	First aired	Last aired
1	10	June 28, 2009(2009-06-28)	September 13, 2009(2009-09-13)
2	10	June 27, 2010(2010-06-27)	September 12, 2010(2010-09-12)
3	10	October 2, 2011(2011-10-02)	December 4, 2011(2011-12-04)

Cast and characters

Main

Thomas Janeas Ray Drecker, a former star athlete-turned-high-school-teacher/coach and single dad, who decides to parlay his nine-inch penis into a career as a prostitute in order to provide a better life for himself and his children.
Jane Adamsas Tanya Skagle, a former flame of Ray's who reunites with him later on. She takes on the role of his pimp after proving to have the optimism to make money in the business.
Anne Hecheas Jessica Haxon, Ray's ex-wife, who is trying to build a relationship with her children as they drift away from her. She also finds herself drifting from her new husband, Ronnie.
Charlie Saxtonas Damon Drecker, Ray and Jessica's son. He partakes in goth-like activities and is unsure as to his exact sexuality. He has issues with his mom, has an unhealthy fixation on his sister and has a very positive relationship with his father.
Sianoa Smit-McPheeas Darby Drecker, Ray and Jessica's daughter and Damon's twin. Darby has had issues with her boyfriend and is very close to her brother, often a source of support.
Eddie Jemisonas Ronnie Haxon (seasons 1–2, recurring season 3), Jessica's new husband, who is starting to focus more on business than romance, causing both Jessica and himself to drift to outside romantic sources.
Rebecca Creskoffas Lenore Bernard (recurring season 1, seasons 2–3), alife coachwho is introduced to Ray by Tanya to bring in clients. Eventually, Lenore proves she can be a better pimp than Tanya, resulting in the two battling for Ray's attention.
Gregg Henryas Mike Hunt (recurring season 1, seasons 2–3), Ray's good friend and assistant coach. He gradually becomes suspicious of Ray's behavior and is worried about being laid off as the school begins cutting costs.
Lennie Jamesas Charlie (recurring season 2, season 3), Tanya's pimp mentor.
Stephen Amellas Jason (season 3), a young prostitute found by Lenore to serve as competition against Ray.

Recurring

Natalie Zeaas Jemma (season 1)
Bob Piggottas himself (season 1-Pilot)
Joshua Leonardas Pierce (season 1)
Steve Hytneras Floyd Gerber (season 1)
Alanna Ubachas Yael Koontz (seasons 1-3)
Loren Lesteras Howard Koontz (seasons 1-2)
Marylouise Burkeas Lottie (seasons 1-3)
Gina Hechtas Principal Mumu (season 1)
Lauren Weedmanas Horny Patty (season 1)
Amy Farringtonas Mindy Saline (season 1)
Kathryn Hahnas Claire (season 2)
Roxanne Hartas Frances (seasons 2-3)
Merrin Dungeyas Liz (season 2)
Matt Walshas Matt Saline (season 2 -3 )
Mageina Tovahas Christina (season 2)
Mozhan Marnòas Samara (season 2)
Lio Tipton^[a]as Sandee: Jason's fiancée (season 3)
Ana Ortizas Lydia: A violent client with personal problems (season 3)
Kaitlin Doubledayas Logan: A former student of Ray (season 3)
Jamie Claytonas Kyla (season 3)

Production

The show's pilot was directed by filmmakerAlexander Payne,who served asexecutive produceralong with Burson, Lipkin, and Blueprint Entertainment. Burson and Lipkin's script was the first major purchase by the network's new entertainment president Sue Naegle in April 2008. This led the writers to immediately work on five more episodes for the series, a total of 10 episodes. On December 18, 2008, HBO announced picking up the series for its first season, which ran from June 28, 2009, to September 13, 2009. On July 30, 2009, HBO announced it had renewed the series for its second season, which ran from June 27, 2010.^[3]In December 2011, HBO announced the cancellation of the series, ending it after three seasons.^[4]

For his role as Ray Decker, Thomas Jane was nominated three times as Best Actor for aGolden Globe.

The theme song forHungis "I'll Be Your Man" byThe Black Keys^[5]from their debut albumThe Big Come Up(2002).

Much of the show was filmed in the suburban Detroit cities ofRoyal Oak,Hamtramck,White Lake,Troy,Walled Lake,Clarkston,andWest Bloomfield,Michigan.;^[6]and from 2010-2011 was shot in Stage 7 at the Paramount Studios.

Home media

DVD releases
Season	Region 1Release Date	Region 2Release Date	Region 4Release Date	Episodes	Discs	Bonus Features
1	June 22, 2010	September 13, 2010	August 4, 2010	10	2	Disc 1: Audio commentary on episodes 1 and 4 with the creators and executive producers of the series Colette Burson and Dmitry Lipkin. – Disc 2: About Hung. • Women Hung. • Personals Ray and Tanya. • Audio commentary on episode 8 with the creators and executive producers of the series Colette Burson and Dmitry Lipkin and writer Brett C. Leonard.
2	September 27, 2011	October 17, 2011	TBA	10	2	TBA
3	September 4, 2012	TBA	TBA	10	2	TBA

Reception

Hungwas well received by critics. For its first season, the series' reviews equated to generally positive, with special mentions made to Thomas Jane and Jane Adams for their lead performances.^[7]The show received many nominations during its run.^[8]