TV series

Shut Eye

2016–2017 · 2 seasons

A slow-burning, cynical look at con artists and crime, mixing dark humor with unease as reality blurs for the characters.

Overview: A darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, satirical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, crime, power, identity
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
crime
power
identity
faith
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild