Lucky 7 (TV series) explained

Based On:The Syndicate by Kay Mellor
Genre:Drama
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8 (6 unaired)
Cinematography:Fabian Wagner
Network:ABC

Lucky 7 is an American drama television series that ran from September 24, to October 1, 2013, on ABC as part of the 2013–14 American television season. The one-hour series is based on the British television show The Syndicate, which was created by Kay Mellor.[1] Steven Spielberg phoned Kay Mellor to tell her how much he loved the original, and a few months later became an executive producer on Lucky 7.[2] [3] ABC placed a series order on May 10, 2013.[4] The pilot episode earned only 1.3 rating in the 18- to 49-year-old demographic, making Lucky 7 the lowest rated fall drama premiere in ABC history.[5]

On October 4, 2013, ABC canceled the series due to low ratings. It was the first show of the 2013–14 season to be canceled.

On September 25, 2014, ABC released all the episodes produced on iTunes, which were a total of 8 episodes.

Premise

A group of seven gas station employees in Queens, New York City, play the lottery every week and dream about what they would do with the winnings. When they do finally hit the jackpot, the coworkers learn that money may solve some problems, but it creates new ones.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Reception

Kristin dos Santos of E! Online said the show is not unique enough to make it memorable.[8] David Hinckley of the New York Daily News gave the show 3 out of 5 stars.[9]

References

Notes

Notes and References

  1. News: ABC Orders Ryan Seacrest's 'Mixology,' Sofia Vergara's 'Killer Women,' 'Once' Spinoff, More . May 10, 2013 . Rose . Lacey . Goldberg . Lesley . . May 11, 2013.
  2. Web site: 15 March 2013. The night Steven Spielberg called... and Kay Mellor won the prize of a lifetime. 19 October 2020. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. en.
  3. Web site: Zeitchik. Steven. 24 September 2013. In 'Lucky 7,' the lives of a more ordinary number. 19 October 2020. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  4. Web site: UPDATE: ABC Picks Up 'Once Upon A Time' Spinoff, 'Mixology', 'The Returned', 'Killer Women', 'Lucky 7', 'Betrayal', 'Trophy Wife', Cullen Bros, 'Influence', 'The Goldbergs', 'Super Fun Night', 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' To Series . May 10, 2013 . Andreeva . Nellie . . May 11, 2013.
  5. Web site: RATINGS RAT RACE: Strong Premiere For ABC's 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'Lucky 7' Flops, NBC's 'Chicago Fire' Hits Highs. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. September 25, 2013. September 29, 2013.
  6. Web site: Masters . Megan . Items: Ravenswood Recast, Sherlock Vet to Thrones, Psych Casting News and More . . July 17, 2013 . August 6, 2013.
  7. Web site: ABC's 'Lucky 7' Books 'The Butler' Actor for Recurring Role (Exclusive) . The Hollywood Reporter. 2013-09-09 . 2013-09-29.
  8. Web site: Lucky 7 Review: Why the New Drama Is a Risk for ABC. Santos. Kristin. E! Online. September 24, 2013. September 27, 2013.
  9. Web site: 'Lucky 7': TV review. Hinckley. David. . New York . September 24, 2013. September 27, 2013.