Shut Eye Explained

Genre:	Drama
Creator:	Leslie Bohem
Theme Music Composer:	Melpo Mene
Opentheme:	"Walk on Well Lighted Streets" by Leslie Bohem
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	2
Num Episodes:	20
List Episodes:	Episodes
Runtime:	43–51 minutes
Channel:	Hulu

Shut Eye is an American drama television series created by Leslie Bohem, airing on the streaming service Hulu. It was given a straight-to-series 10-episode order. All ten episodes became available on December 7, 2016.^[1] A second season was ordered on March 20, 2017^[2] which was released on December 6, 2017. The series originally was led by David Hudgins as showrunner during season one before he was replaced by John Shiban for season two.^[3] On January 30, 2018, the series was canceled after two seasons.^[4]

Premise

The series centers around the life of failed magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan), who now works as a psychic and suddenly starts to have real visions.^[5]

Cast and characters

Main

• Jeffrey Donovan as Charlie Haverford^[6]
• KaDee Strickland as Linda Haverford, Charlie's wife^[7]
• Angus Sampson as Fonso Marks^[8] - Rita's son
• David Zayas as Eduardo Bernal^[9]
• Susan Misner as Dr. Nora White, a neuroscientist^[10]
• Emmanuelle Chriqui as Gina, a hypnotist^[10]
• Isabella Rossellini as Rita Marks^[11] - Matriarch
• Dylan Ray Schmid as Nick Haverford - Son
• Havana Guppy as Drina Marks

Recurring

• Layla Alizada as Simza
• Mel Harris as Nadine Davies
• Zak Santiago as White Tony
• Aasif Mandvi as Pazhani 'Paz' Kapoor
• Erica Gimpel as Agent Sims (season 2)

Episodes

Season 2 (2017)

Production

Following the first season, John Shiban replaced David Hudgins as showrunner.^[3]

Music

The series' musical score was composed by Ben Decter.^[12] He was replaced by Joseph Stephens for Season 2.

See also

• List of original programs distributed by Hulu

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hulu gives fake psychics real drama in the addicting Shut Eye. Alex McCown-Levy. AVClub.com. December 7, 2016.
2. Web site: 'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner. Nellie. Andreeva. 20 March 2017.
3. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner. Deadline Hollywood. 7 December 2017. 20 March 2017.
4. Web site: Shut Eye Cancelled at Hulu. Dave. Nemetz. 30 January 2018.
5. Web site: Rebecca Iannucci. Jeffrey Donovan to Lead Hulu Series. TVLine. January 8, 2016.
6. Web site: Jeffrey Donovan Cast As Male Lead In Hulu's Drama Series 'Shut Eye'. Nellie Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. January 8, 2016.
7. Web site: KaDee Strickland Set As Female Lead In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'. Nellie Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. January 29, 2016.
8. Web site: Angus Sampson Joins Hulu Drama 'Shut Eye'; Manny Montana Cast in ABC's 'Conviction'. Erik Pedersen. Deadline Hollywood. February 12, 2016.
9. Web site: David Zayas Joins 'Shut Eye'; Megyn Price Heads To 'The Ranch'. Denise Petski. Deadline Hollywood. February 2, 2016.
10. Web site: Susan Misner & Emmanuelle Chriqui Cast In Hulu's Psychic Drama Series 'Shut Eye'. Nellie Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. January 22, 2016.
11. Web site: Isabella Rossellini Cast In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'. Nellie Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. February 2, 2016.
12. Web site: Hulu's 'Shut Eye' to Feature Music by Ben Decter. FilmMusicReporter.com. April 14, 2016.