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1996 | 1 seasons | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. 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 loves a strong character drama. If you loved House of Cards, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

Jim Profit works for a multinational company, and isn't above using any means necessary to get ahead, and that includes bribery, blackmail, intimidation, extortion, and even murder. Now everyone at the company, including the president, Charles Gracen are oblivious to his dark side, as a matter of fact, Gracen thinks of him as a golden boy. But when Joanne Meltzer, the company's security chief looks into his eyes, she sees something sinister.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by John McNamara, David Greenwalt

  • Adrian PasdarJim Profit
  • Lisa DarrGail Koner
  • Lisa BlountBobbi Stakowski
  • Jack GwaltneyPete Gracen
  • Allison HossackNora Gracen
  • Keith SzarabajkaChaz Gracen
  • Lisa ZaneJoanne Meltzer