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Luck
2012 · 1 season, 9 episodes · canceled
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Seasons and episodes Luck
Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.
Season 1
2012 · 9 episodes · about 8h · 7.8/10
1. Pilot59 min · 8.2/10
Out of prison after three years, 'Ace' Bernstein and his aide/chauffeur Gus Demitriou plot a purchase to reverse the sagging fortunes of a famous racetrack. Four dissolute gamblers at the track pool their meager resources to make a Pick Six bet that could be worth millions. Grizzled trainer Walter Smith sees classic potential in an untested thoroughbred.
2. Ace Meets with a Potential Investor56 min · 8.0/10
Ace meets with his parole officer and starts to line up potential investors as a public face for his next big venture. Meanwhile, Renzo stumbles into a risky proposition by making claim on a horse trained by Escalante; Jerry takes a beating at a high-stakes poker table; and Walter finds a seasoned jockey for his prized thoroughbred, much to Rosie's dismay.
3. Ace Meets with a Talented Whiz Kid52 min · 8.0/10
Jerry pursues a deal to buy the horse that Renzo lost to Mulligan while also talking to Escalante about training it. Meanwhile, Walter mulls a change in jockeys after Gettin' Up Morning's first race ends badly; and Ace gives a young whiz kid the opportunity of a lifetime.
4. Ace Meets with a Colleague51 min · 8.0/10
Ace meets with Claire about a charitable endeavor for prisoners, and discusses his new venture with an old partner. Meanwhile, Jerry’s gambling nemesis lures him into a dangerous game that may require an intervention by his racetrack buddies; and Walter turns to Rosie to be his new jockey.
5. Ace Forces Escalante to Swap Jockeys47 min · 8.0/10
Ace takes the reins when Escalante surprises Gus with his decision to race Pint of Plain with an inexperienced jockey in the horse's debut. Meanwhile, Marcus delves into the meaning of his friendship with Jerry; and Claire accompanies Ace to the track after accepting his very generous donation.
6. Ace Pitches a Deal52 min · 8.0/10
Ace meets with a track owner and his parole officer, but sends Nathan Israel to discuss business with his fellow investors, who scheme to stay one step ahead of their new partner. Meanwhile, an earthquake has a curious effect on Joey's state of mind; and Leon and Rosie find their racing skills questioned by higher authorities.
7. Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm52 min · 8.0/10
Ace has a relaxing visit to the prison-outreach retirement farm for horses, but Nathan Israel has a rougher time trying to persuade Ace's new partners of his boss' sincerity. Meanwhile, Walter discusses Gettin' Up Morning's ownership with a lawyer and decides on his next rider; Jerry teams up with a card dealer to play their way into a poker tournament; Lonnie makes a solo claim on another horse; and Rosie asks Joey for representation.
8. Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own48 min · 8.0/10
Ace reacts decisively to a new wrinkle in the racetrack deal, but it's probably not a move that Smythe will take lying down. Meanwhile, Walter tries to concentrate on the historic Western Derby, in which his horse will go head-to-head with Gus'; Rosie's good news isn't so great for Leon; and Jo is injured in a stable accident.
9. Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-Head67 min · 6.1/10
Gus does everything in his power to protect Ace, and later they watch as their star mount races against Walter's prized horse; while worrying about Jo's recovery, Escalante prepares his horses for their races; Renzo's mother comes for a visit.
Season summaries1 season, 9 episodes
Season 1
2012 · 9 episodes · about 8h · TMDB 7.8
1 season, 9 episodes, about 8h in total, from January 29, 2012 to March 25, 2012. Episodes run about 54 min.
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6.7/1074 votes
What is it about? Luck
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A drama set in the world of horse racing focusing on lives of owners, jockeys, trainers and gamblers who are all tied to the same horse track.
Genre: drama. Themes: gambling, jockey, horse racing, luck, horse trainer.
Cast and crew Luck
AllCreators
- Created byDavid Milch
- MusicDickon Hinchliffe
- CinematographyLukas Strebel
- EditingMichelle Tesoro
- NetworkHBO
Full cast22 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Dustin Hoffman · Chester Bernstein · 9 ep.
- Dennis Farina · Gus Demitriou · 9 ep.
- John Ortiz · Turo Escalante · 9 ep.
- Richard Kind · Joey Rathburn · 9 ep.
- Jill Hennessy · Jo · 9 ep.
- Nick Nolte · Walter Smith · 9 ep.
- Kevin Dunn · Marcus · 9 ep.
- Ian Hart · Lonnie · 9 ep.
- Ritchie Coster · Renzo · 9 ep.
- Jason Gedrick · Jerry · 9 ep.
- Kerry Condon · Rosie · 9 ep.
- Gary L. Stevens · Ronnie Jenkins · 9 ep.
- Tom Payne · Leon Micheaux · 9 ep.
- Joan Allen · Claire Lachay · 9 ep.
- Michael Gambon · Michael · 9 ep.
- Ted Levine · Isadore Cohen · 9 ep.
- Weronika Rosati · Naomi · 9 ep.
- Alan Rosenberg · Nick DeRossi · 9 ep.
- Tom Virtue · 1 ep.
- Kurt Basa · Mike Young · 1 ep.
- Mario Roccuzzo · Smith's Stable Hand · 4 ep.
- Macee Binns · Waitress · 1 ep.
Crew:
- Ane Crabtree · Costume Design
- David Milch · Executive Producer
- Dustin Hoffman · Producer
- Michael Mann · Executive Producer
- Carolyn Strauss · Executive Producer
- Rebecca Mangieri · Casting
- Wendy Weidman · Casting
- Lukas Strebel · Director of Photography
- Michelle Tesoro · Editor
- Leo Trombetta · Editor
- Stuart Dryburgh · Director of Photography
- Allen Coulter · Director
- Brian Kirk · Director
- Tod Feuerman · Editor
- John R. Perrotta · Writer
- Jay Hovdey · Writer
- Lilly Kilvert · Production Design
- Russell Lee Fine · Director of Photography
- John Grillo · Director of Photography
- Mimi Leder · Director
- Henry J. Bronchtein · Director
- Phillip Noyce · Director
- Michael Mann · Director
- Terry George · Director
- Michael Brown · Editor
- Hank Corwin · Editor
- Kelley Dixon · Editor
- Bonnie Timmermann · Casting
- Christopher Gray · Casting
- Todd London · Producer
- Dickon Hinchliffe · Original Music Composer
- Gary Lionelli · Original Music Composer
- Robin Shushan · Writer
- Eric Roth · Writer
- Amanda Ferguson · Writer
- David Milch · Writer
- Bill Barich · Writer
- Scott Willson · Writer
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Details Luck

- First episode
- January 29, 2012
- Last episode
- March 25, 2012
- Status
- canceled
- Network
- HBO
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- TV-MA
- Studio
- Red Board Productions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Luck have?
1 season, 9 episodes. The last episode aired March 25, 2012.
Who’s in Luck?
Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Farina, John Ortiz, Richard Kind, Jill Hennessy, Nick Nolte, Kevin Dunn, Ian Hart, Ritchie Coster, and Jason Gedrick. Created by David Milch.
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