Michael Lehmann

DexterTV series · 2006–2013 · 8 seasonsA chilling, methodical descent into a killer's double life, balancing grim suspense with dark wit and unsettling intimacy.More like this

American Horror StoryTV series · 2011 · 13 seasonsA stylish, unsettling anthology that mixes genuine dread with over-the-top camp, demanding attention as each season reinvents its nightmare.More like this

True BloodTV series · 2008–2014 · 7 seasonsA steamy, blood-soaked Southern gothic that lurches between campy fun and genuine horror, always entertaining.More like this

Jessica JonesTV series · 2015–2019 · 3 seasonsA grim, brooding noir that lingers on trauma and control, with a magnetic villain making every scene quietly unbearable.More like this

CalifornicationTV series · 2007–2014 · 7 seasonsA witty, sex-filled romp through LA's seedy side, mixing laughs with melancholy and self-destruction.More like this

Scream QueensTV series · 2015–2016 · 2 seasonsA gleefully bitchy, joke-dense slasher romp where cartoonish kills and quotable cattiness keep it fizzy and disposable.More like this

The West WingTV series · 1999–2006 · 7 seasonsWatching it feels like being in the room with brilliant, fast-talking people who care deeply about their work and each other.More like this

SnowfallTV series · 2017–2023 · 6 seasonsA slow-building, sobering crime saga that immerses you in a world of ambition and consequence, leaving a heavy, lingering unease.More like this

Veronica MarsTV series · 2004–2019 · 4 seasonsA sharp, witty neo-noir that blends high school drama with twisty mysteries, keeping you guessing while feeling for its tough, vulnerable heroine.More like this

HeathersMovie · 1989 · 103 minA viciously funny, stylishly mean-spirited satire that makes you laugh and squirm as it skewers high school hierarchy.More like this

The TerrorTV series · 2018–2019 · 2 seasonsA slow, freezing descent into dread where the cold and the waiting wear you down as much as the thing out there.More like this

Boston LegalTV series · 2004–2008 · 5 seasonsA witty, fast-talking legal dramedy that mixes absurd humor with earnest debates, anchored by a charming, eccentric friendship.More like this

Hudson HawkMovie · 1991 · 100 minA giddy, cartoonish caper that ricochets from one absurd set piece to the next, powered by slapstick sound effects and goofy charm.More like this

Dexter: Original SinTV series · 2024–2025 · 1 seasonA slick, uneasy coming-of-age story where a young killer learns his craft, mixing dark humour with creeping dread.More like this

40 Days and 40 NightsMovie · 2002 · 94 minA breezy, silly sex comedy that coasts on charm and awkward gags, easy to watch but rarely more than disposable.More like this

AirheadsMovie · 1994 · 92 minA goofy, good-natured romp that turns a hostage crisis into a rock-and-roll party, easy to enjoy and full of silly charm.More like this

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the WindowTV series · 2022 · 1 seasonA tipsy, tongue-in-cheek riff on domestic thrillers that keeps you guessing while gently poking fun at the genre.More like this

Will TrentTV series · 2023 · 4 seasonsA wounded detective quietly outsmarts everyone around him while old foster-home scars keep bleeding into the cases.More like this

Nurse JackieTV series · 2009–2015 · 7 seasonsA sharp, uneasy watch that keeps you close to a charming addict's slow unraveling, mixing hospital chaos with quiet dread.More like this

Because I Said SoMovie · 2007 · 102 minA breezy, brightly lit romantic comedy that coasts on charm and cringe-inducing mother-daughter meddling, easy to watch but rarely surprising.More like this

Homicide: Life on the StreetTV series · 1993–1999 · 7 seasonsA gritty, talky procedural that lives in interrogation rooms and squad-room banter, rewarding patience with moral weight and quiet devastation.More like this

Bored to DeathTV series · 2009–2011 · 3 seasonsA breezy, witty hangout comedy with a noir twist, full of quirky characters and low-stakes misadventures.More like this

Big LoveTV series · 2006–2011 · 5 seasonsA slow, tangled domestic drama where everyday family life keeps colliding with secrecy, faith and power.More like this

DeceptionTV series · 2018 · 1 seasonA breezy, twisty procedural where stage magic and FBI work collide, offering light thrills and easy weekly mysteries.More like this

TyrantTV series · 2014–2016 · 3 seasonsA tense, heavy political drama that pulls you into a volatile world of family loyalty and brutal power struggles.More like this

The Truth About Cats & DogsMovie · 1996 · 93 minA gentle, witty romantic comedy that charms with its warm humor and earnest exploration of self-esteem and connection.More like this

The Big CTV series · 2010–2013 · 4 seasonsA bittersweet, honest look at mortality that balances sharp humor with raw emotion, making you laugh and ache for its flawed, lovable characters.More like this

The Larry Sanders ShowTV series · 1992–1998 · 6 seasonsA cringe-inducing, wickedly funny peek behind a talk show's curtain, where vanity and insecurity curdle into quiet humiliation.More like this

The BrinkTV series · 2015 · 1 seasonA frantic, profane farce that turns nuclear brinkmanship into a scattershot comedy of incompetent men flailing at catastrophe.More like this

R.J. DeckerTV series · 2026 · 2 seasonsA breezy, sun-baked crime romp full of oddball cases and wry banter that's easy to sink into without much effort.More like this

OutsourcedTV series · 2010–2011 · 1 seasonA light, breezy workplace comedy that coasts on cultural misunderstandings and easygoing charm.More like this

WonderfallsTV series · 2004 · 1 seasonA quirky, warm-hearted ride with a sardonic heroine, where inanimate objects nudge her toward good deeds amid small-town oddities.More like this

The ComebackTV series · 2005–2026 · 3 seasonsCringe-inducing and painfully funny, it makes you squirm for a desperate woman while quietly breaking your heart.More like this

American RustTV series · 2021–2024 · 2 seasonsA slow, heavy look at hard lives in a fading town, where every choice carries quiet, painful weight.More like this

My GiantMovie · 1998 · 103 minA gentle, sentimental comedy-drama that mixes light laughs with a bittersweet look at friendship and mortality.More like this

Blunt TalkTV series · 2015–2016 · 2 seasonsA brisk, bawdy backstage comedy where a pompous anchor's self-destruction is played for laughs, with a surprisingly tender core.More like this

FlakesMovie · 2007 · 84 minA quirky, low-stakes comedy with eccentric characters and a sweet romantic core, easy to watch and mildly amusing.More like this

BetasTV series · 2013–2014 · 1 seasonA light, chatty hangout comedy about awkward strivers chasing a startup dream, easy to dip into and mildly amusing.More like this

Meet the ApplegatesMovie · 1990 · 90 minA goofy, mean-spirited satire that turns suburban normalcy into a bug-eyed farce, fun but uneven.More like this

Fallen AngelsTV series · 1993–1995 · 2 seasonsA moody, shadow-drenched ride through postwar LA, each self-contained story steeped in fatalism and moral fog.More like this

The Beautiful Life: TBLTV series · 2009 · 1 seasonA glossy, fast-paced peek into young models' lives, all ambition and backstabbing, easy to watch and forget.More like this

Century CityTV series · 2004–2005 · 1 seasonA cerebral, talky legal drama that speculates about future tech and ethics, feeling like a more thoughtful, less flashy procedural.More like this

Miss GuidedTV series · 2008 · 1 seasonA breezy, light-hearted sitcom set in a high school, mixing awkward workplace humor with romantic rivalry and nostalgic nods to teenage insecurities.More like this

Watching EllieTV series · 2002–2003 · 2 seasonsA light, chatty sitcom that coasts on its star's charm, pleasant enough to half-watch without much sticking afterward.More like this

Michael Lehmann

Directing 44

Writing 1