Shut Eye is an American drama television series created by Leslie Bohem, airing on the streaming service Hulu. It was given a straight-to-series 10-episode order. All ten episodes became available on December 7, 2016.[1] A second season was ordered on March 20, 2017[2] which was released on December 6, 2017. The series originally was led by David Hudgins as showrunner during season one before he was replaced by John Shiban for season two.[3] On January 30, 2018, the series was canceled after two seasons.[4]

Shut Eye
GenreDrama
Created byLeslie Bohem
Starring
Theme music composerMelpo Mene (season 2)
Opening theme"Walk on Well Lighted Streets" by Leslie Bohem (season 1)
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Ron French (season 1)
  • Jonathan Igla (season 2)
  • Pavlina Hatoupis (season 2)
Running time43–51 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHulu
ReleaseDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07) –
December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)

Premise

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The series centers around the life of failed magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan), who now works as a psychic and suddenly starts to have real visions.[5]

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
210December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)

Season 1 (2016)

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No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Death"Johan RenckLeslie BohemDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
22"The Hanged Man"Craig ZiskCharlie Keys Bohem & Leslie BohemDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
33"The Fool"Michael TrimLeslie BohemDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
44"The Tower - Reversed"Clark JohnsonLeslie BohemDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
55"The Magician"Minkie SpiroGreg WalkerDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
66"Judgment"Daisy von Scherler MayerDaria PolatinDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
77"Two of Swords"Michael MorrisTom PabstDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
88"Five of Cups"Bronwen HughesPatricia BreenDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
99"Wheel of Fortune"Stephen GyllenhaalLeslie Bohem & Hiram MartinezDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
1010"Ace of Swords"Larysa KondrackiLeslie BohemDecember 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)

Season 2 (2017)

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overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
111"We're Not in Kansas Anymore"Scott WinantJohn ShibanDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
122"Shortchanged"Meera MenonWill PascoeDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
133"Guys and Dolls"Sheree FolksonBrett Conrad & Amy BergDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
144"Are You Listening?"Stephen GyllenhaalKatrina CabreraDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
155"Charles the Magnificent"Robbie PickeringJonathan IglaDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
166"Crimes and Punishments"Jennifer GetzingerWill PascoeDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
177"Purple Hearts"Michael TrimAmy BergDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
188"Karma Chameleon"John ShibanJohn Shiban & Jonathan IglaDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
199"Vérité"Deborah ChowAmy BergDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
2010"There's No Place Like Home"John ShibanJohn ShibanDecember 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)

Production

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Following the first season, John Shiban replaced David Hudgins as showrunner.[3]

Music

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The series' musical score was composed by Ben Decter.[12] He was replaced by Joseph Stephens for Season 2.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alex McCown-Levy (December 7, 2016). "Hulu gives fake psychics real drama in the addicting Shut Eye". AVClub.com.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner".
  3. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  4. ^ Nemetz, Dave (January 30, 2018). "Shut Eye Cancelled at Hulu".
  5. ^ Rebecca Iannucci (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan to Lead Hulu Series". TVLine.
  6. ^ Nellie Andreeva (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan Cast As Male Lead In Hulu's Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ^ Nellie Andreeva (January 29, 2016). "KaDee Strickland Set As Female Lead In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
  8. ^ Erik Pedersen (February 12, 2016). "Angus Sampson Joins Hulu Drama 'Shut Eye'; Manny Montana Cast in ABC's 'Conviction'". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ^ Denise Petski (February 2, 2016). "David Zayas Joins 'Shut Eye'; Megyn Price Heads To 'The Ranch'". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ a b Nellie Andreeva (January 22, 2016). "Susan Misner & Emmanuelle Chriqui Cast In Hulu's Psychic Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ Nellie Andreeva (February 2, 2016). "Isabella Rossellini Cast In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood.
  12. ^ "Hulu's 'Shut Eye' to Feature Music by Ben Decter". FilmMusicReporter.com. April 14, 2016.
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