Hap and Leonard (TV series) explained

Genre:Crime drama
Mystery
Dark comedy
Composer:Jeff Grace
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:18
Location:Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:42-44 minutes
Channel:SundanceTV

Hap and Leonard is an American drama television series based on the characters Hap and Leonard, created by novelist Joe R. Lansdale[1] and adapted from his series of novels of the same name.[2] The series was written and developed by Nick Damici and Jim Mickle, who had previously adapted Lansdale's Cold in July and was directed by Mickle. The series premiered on the American cable network SundanceTV on March 2, 2016.[3] The series received favorable reviews.[4] [5] [6]

The series was renewed for a final six-episode third season which premiered on March 7, 2018. The third season was inspired by the third novel in the Hap and Leonard series, titled The Two-Bear Mambo.[7]

On May 14, 2018, SundanceTV announced they had cancelled the series after three seasons.[8] [9]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Filming of the show took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,[16] although the series is set in 1980s in the fictional town of LaBorde in East Texas.[17] Two of the locations used were the old Woman's Hospital [18] and the Celtic Media Centre.[19]

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)

The first season is inspired by Savage Season.[7] The second episode "The Bottoms" was released online on March 2, 2016, a week before its scheduled airing.[20]

Season 2 (2017)

The second season is inspired by Mucho Mojo.[7]

Season 3 (2018)

The third season is inspired by The Two-Bear Mambo.[7] The second episode, "Ho-Ho Mambo" was released online at AMC.com and Sundancetv.com a week before the scheduled March 14 on-air premiere.

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes season 1 has an approval rating of 88% based on reviews from 24 critics.[21]

Tie-in

A collection called Hap and Leonard made up of previously published short stories (Hyenas, Veil’s Visit, Dead Aim) by Joe Lansdale as well as new content was published by Tachyon Publications in March 2016 as a tie-in to the TV series.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Kondolojy. Amanda. SundanceTV Expands Original Scripted Slate and Greenlights Drama 'Hap and Leonard'. https://web.archive.org/web/20141113030318/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/10/sundancetv-expands-original-scripted-slate-and-greenlights-drama-hap-and-leonard/325738/. dead. November 13, 2014. July 13, 2015. TV by the Numbers. November 10, 2014.
  2. Kickham. Dylan. See the first teaser for Christina Hendricks-led dark comedy Hap and Leonard. December 22, 2015. Entertainment Weekly. December 17, 2015.
  3. Web site: SundanceTV press release . January 8, 2016 . SundanceTV Announces Premiere Dates for Q1 and Q2 '16, Designating Wednesdays as Its Night for Original Programming .
  4. Web site: Fienberg. Daniel. 'Hap and Leonard': TV Review. The Hollywood Reporter. February 23, 2016. February 24, 2016.
  5. Web site: Patten. Dominic. 'Hap And Leonard' Review: SundanceTV's Texas Noir Series Shines. Deadline Hollywood. February 24, 2016. February 24, 2016.
  6. Web site: Hap and Leonard. Rolling Stone Review. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305090201/http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/hap-and-leonard-inside-tvs-new-pulp-fiction-buddy-comedy-20160302?page=2. dead. March 5, 2016. Rollingstone.com. March 3, 2016.
  7. Web site: 'Hap and Leonard' Renewed for Season 3 on SundanceTV . Variety . Joe . Otterson . May 1, 2017 . December 16, 2017.
  8. Web site: 'Hap & Leonard' Canceled By SundanceTV After Three Rollicking Seasons. Patten. Dominic. Deadline Hollywood. May 14, 2018. May 15, 2018.
  9. Web site: DeVega. Chauncey. 12 June 2018. Losing "Hap and Leonard" in the Trump age: "This show was an inoculation for some people". 29 October 2021. Salon.
  10. News: Petski. Denise. James Purefoy To Co-Star In Sundance Series 'Hap And Leonard'. July 13, 2015. Deadline Hollywood. April 29, 2015.
  11. News: Obenson. Tambay A.. This Is What Michael K. Williams & James Purefoy Will Look Like in 'Hap and Leonard'. December 22, 2015. Indiewire. December 8, 2015. December 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151223005022/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/this-is-what-michael-k-williams-james-purefoy-will-look-like-in-hap-and-leonard-20151208. dead.
  12. News: Andreeva. Nellie. Jimmi Simpson Joins 'Hap & Leonard'. December 22, 2015. Deadline Hollywood. April 22, 2015.
  13. News: Petski. Denise. Bill Sage Joins Sundance Series 'Hap And Leonard', Mary Lynn Rajskub In Judah Miller Pilot. December 22, 2015. Deadline Hollywood. March 16, 2015.
  14. News: Roots. Kimberly. Christina Hendricks Joins Sundance's '80s Drama Hap and Leonard. July 16, 2015. TVLine. July 15, 2015.
  15. News: Abrams. Jon. Teaser Trailer! Hap & Leonard (2016). December 22, 2015. Daily Grindhouse. December 17, 2015.
  16. News: Brasted. Chelsea. AMC to film 'Hap & Leonard' for Sundance in Baton Rouge; 7 episodes already ordered. December 15, 2015. The Times-Picayune. March 5, 2015.
  17. News: AMC's 'Hap & Leonard' Open Casting Call. December 22, 2015. Project Casting. June 25, 2015.
  18. News: Gallo. Andrea. Baton Rouge will not receive money for hosting TV show. December 22, 2015. The Advocate: City Hall Buzz. March 12, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134640/http://blogs.theadvocate.com/cityhallbuzz/2015/03/12/baton-rouge-will-not-receive-money-for-hosting-tv-show/. dead.
  19. News: Boone. Timothy. Crescent Crown sells land to Celtic Media Centre movie studio. December 22, 2015. The Advocate. June 10, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205111/http://theadvocate.com/news/12615239-123/crescent-crown-sells-land-to. dead.
  20. Web site: Obenson. Tambay. Watch Episodes 1 and 2 of SundanceTV's New Series 'Hap and Leonard'. Indiewire. March 5, 2016. March 3, 2016. March 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305231920/http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/watch-the-full-first-episode-of-sundancetvs-new-series-hap-and-leonard-20160303. dead.
  21. Web site: Hap & Leonard: Season 1 . .
  22. Book: Lansdale. Joe R.. Hap and Leonard. Tachyon Publications. December 15, 2015. 978-1-616-96191-6. 919104536. March 15, 2016.

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