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Ray Donovan

2013 – 2020Show7 seasons82 episodesTV-MA

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic747.6Rotten Tomatoes72%85%

A tense, bleak drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 82 episodes · best: S2E7 "Walk This Way" 9.3

Episodes

8.0
8.5
8.5
8.2
7.7
8.4
8.2

Story

Some damage can't be controlled.

Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Hollywood Dynasty
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Cynical Industry Satire
  • Toxic Family Legacy
  • Gritty Contemporary Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Power and Corruption
  • Emotional Detachment
  • Showbiz Underbelly
  • Complex Ensemble Cast

Cast

24 of 168 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Dahl, Michael Uppendahl, Tucker Gates
Written by
David Hollander, Sean Conway, Chad Feehan
Produced by
John H. Radulovic, Brett Johnson, Allen Coulter
Music by
Marcelo Zarvos, Twin Shadow

Everyone

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Facts

June 30, 2013 · January 19, 2020 · Ended

First aired
June 30, 2013
Last aired
January 19, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 82 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

The Atoner, Wife-Basher Basher, Scenery Porn +9

  • The Atoner
  • Wife-Basher Basher
  • Scenery Porn
  • This Is Unforgivable!
  • Wacky Parent, Serious Child
  • Silver Fox
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Have You Told Anyone Else?
  • A Father to His Men
  • I Warned You
  • Horrible Hollywood
  • Shut Up, Hannibal!

12 of 159 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ray Donovan?"

Questions about Ray Donovan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ray Donovan?

PrimefuboTVParamount+The RokuSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Ray Donovan streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Prime and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 67 other countries.

Is Ray Donovan worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 74).

Which season of Ray Donovan is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Walk This Way (season 2, episode 7) at 9.3, and the lowest is Abby (season 5, episode 1) at 7.0.

Will I feel good after watching Ray Donovan?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Ray Donovan use?

The AtonerWife-Basher BasherScenery PornThis Is Unforgivable!Wacky Parent, Serious ChildSilver FoxFace–Heel TurnHave You Told Anyone Else?A Father to His MenI Warned YouHorrible HollywoodShut Up, Hannibal!and 147 more

TV Tropes lists 159 tropes for it, including The Atoner, Wife-Basher Basher, and Scenery Porn.