Get Shorty (TV series)

Get Shorty is an American dark comedy crime drama television series loosely based on the 1990 Elmore Leonard novel of the same name. Created by Davey Holmes, it premiered on Epix on August 13, 2017, and concluded on December 12, 2019, after three seasons.

The series follows Miles Daly (played by Chris O'Dowd), a hitman from Nevada who attempts to leave his criminal past behind and become a movie producer in Hollywood, believing it will be a safer and more respectable career path. He gets entangled with Rick Moreweather (played by Ray Romano), a washed-up film producer, and together they navigate the treacherous and often absurd world of the movie industry while trying to evade Miles's former associates and the consequences of his violent past.

The show blends elements of crime, dark humor, and satire, exploring themes of ambition, redemption, and the allure of Hollywood. Each season sees Miles further entrenched in both the criminal underworld and the film industry, blurring the lines between his past and present lives. The ensemble cast includes Sean Bridgers, Lidia Porto, Megan Stevenson, Goya Robles, Steven Weber, and Carolyn Dodd.

Get Shorty was generally well-received by critics, who praised its writing, performances, and its ability to balance dark humor with suspenseful crime drama. While the premise shares similarities with the original novel and the 1995 film adaptation, the television series carves its own distinct path, developing its characters and storylines in unique and compelling ways.