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Bookie

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2023 | 2 seasons | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Two and a Half Men, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: expect drug use.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, co-workers, and a lifestyle that bounces him around every corner of Los Angeles, high and low.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 188K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

  1. Weeknight Watch
    Season 12023 · 8 episodes · 6.9 out of 10
    Weeknight
  2. Saturday Special
    Season 22024 · 8 episodes · 7.8 out of 10
    Saturday

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Cast & crew

Created by Nick Bakay, Chuck Lorre

  • Sebastian ManiscalcoDanny Colavito
  • Omar J. DorseyRayfield 'Ray' Ballard
  • Jorge GarciaHector
  • Andrea AndersSandra Colavito
  • Vanessa FerlitoLorraine Colavito
  • Maxim SwintonAnthony Colavito
  • Rob CorddryWalt Dinty