Lascivious California is a series whose actors are now known all over the world. The leading role, the eccentric and cheeky writer Hank Moody, was played by the famous actor David Duchovny, also known for the cult series The X-Files.
about the project
The series "Lascivious California", the actors and roles in which perfectly match each other, is an extraordinary show.
In 2007, when the world had not yet been tempted by such high-quality and well-designed series, "Lascivious California" made a splash, becoming a truly iconic work. Today the project has already been completed and has 7 full-fledged seasons, each of which is permeated with a certain idea, the leitmotif sweeping through all the series.
Plot
In each season, the talented modern novelist Hank Moody (David Duchovny) experiences certain mental torment, which he tries in vain to overcome and overcome. Throughout the series, he is shown as an incredibly capable, but confused writer.
He has a beloved woman Karen and daughter Rebecca, but he cannot be with his lover, because he constantly drinks, uses drugs and cheats. He is deeply unhappy because of this, but he can do nothing. Such a man he is ...
Relationships with her daughter also do not always go well, but he loves her very much and tries to be a good father. His spiritual torment, feelings and constant search for himself are the basis of the entire plot of the series.
The image of the protagonist
Hank Moody is a collective image of a modern American prose writer who has achieved considerable heights thanks to his work. The basis for this character was the real writer Charz Bukowski. In the character and life of H. Moody you can find a lot in common with him.
For example, the style, literary style and theme Moody writes is very similar to Bukovsky’s works. You can also discern some similarities with another no less scandalous and famous writer - Chuck Palahniuk. Of course, you can find other parallels, but there is no particular need to go into details.
In addition to the fact that the heroes of Hank’s books lead a very frivolous lifestyle, drink a lot, use drugs, not only light but heavy, and also have an erratic sex life, so the hero-writer in the series follows exactly the same behavior. As a matter of fact, he writes books solely about what happened in reality, based on his own life.
The Lascivious California TV Series: Male Actors
As mentioned above, the main role was played by the magnificent Hollywood actor David Dukhovny, who has accounted for more than 170 works in the cinema. In addition to the series "Lascivious California", the actor has roles in no less outstanding projects. For example, he starred in such films as: The Secret (2006), What We Lost (2007), Chaplin (1992) and Secrets of the Past (2004). From the series, one can also distinguish: "The X-Files" and "Twin Peaks."
With his charisma, Duchovny won the hearts of millions of people, for which he received the Golden Globe Award in the category "Best Actor on TV".
One of the key male roles in the series is played by Evan Handler, who embodies the image of agent Hank Charlie Rankle. This character is not so charismatic and interesting, according to fans, as the main one, but also plays a big role in the plot. Rankle is present in the series, rather, as a comic character.
Another male character in the TV series "Lascivious California" is Stu Baggs (Stephen Tobolowski). This is a secondary character who, although it does not have a significant impact on the plot, is present in the project for several seasons. Tobolowski coped with the role very well.
Also in each season, there are other male characters who periodically come to the fore, but by the end go into the shadow of the main character. For example, Callum K. Renny was performed by L. Ashby, and Tim Minchin was performed by Atticus.
Actresses and their characters
The actress is especially important in the series, as female characters are the decoration of the entire show. In addition, sex and carnal pleasures of the leitmotif pass through all the shows. The beginning of the film "Lascivious California" (season 1) set the bar for all subsequent events in the plot. The general atmosphere of the cheeky life of the California bohemia is present throughout all seasons.
There are three main female characters in the series: Karen, Marcy Rankle and teenage girl Rebecca Moody (daughter of Hank and Karen).
Actress Natasha McElhone just brilliantly coped with the role of Karen. She not only demonstrates her excellent acting abilities, but also is the personification of femininity and beauty. Many male fans of the series watch it to once again admire this beauty. In the series, although she is strict, restrained and businesslike, she is very graceful, tender and sexy. What can not be said about Marcy Rankle (Pamela Adlon).
Marcy is the wife of the unlucky agent Hank Moody Charlie, but, unlike her husband, she is here not so much as a comic character, but for general diversity. It can be funny, sad or sexy ... In general, this is a diverse image that gives the series a special atmosphere.
Well, and where without Rebecca Moody (Madeleine Martin), who is almost the brightest and most interesting hero of the series for almost all seasons. The line of relationship between the unfortunate father Hank and the rebel teenager Beckoy attracts the attention of literally all fans of the series. There is some kind of family drama, and kindred love, and family support, but along with this, there are many disagreements in their relationship. The daughter cannot understand why the father, although he loves his mother, constantly cheats on her.
Lascivious California: All Seasons
To date, the series is considered completed, has 7 full seasons. In each of them, the main character experiences a certain period of his life. He converges with his beloved, then diverges. At one time, he was doing well, and at another his life and career were going downhill.
All seasons are complete, complete stories, but each subsequent continues the previous one, so the entire series is consistent from a chronological point of view. The seasons differ from each other in that Hank is involved in various projects in them, and accordingly, is surrounded by different people. So, for example, he first wrote a book about the life of the famous rock musician Atticus, and in another season he worked on a biography of Lew Ashby. He also wrote scripts for films and worked as a teacher at the literary faculty.
Interesting Facts
The English name of the series Californication is formed from the merger of two words: the state of California and fornication, which means a dissolute lifestyle.
The names of all the books of the writer Hank Moody are derived from the names of the songs of the same name by the American metal band Slayer, which is popular not only in the United States, but also far beyond its borders.
In one of the episodes of season 4, Marcy and Charlie are waiting to be invited at the Showtime office. At this point, you can observe an interesting reference, which is full of the series "Lascivious California". For the actors, you can see the promotional posters of other TV shows of this TV company.
Conclusion
Lascivious California - a series whose actors have shown a high level of acting skills - is an outstanding film project that has had a significant impact on the modern film industry. The fact that he has a multi-million army of fans already speaks of success and significance.
It can not be called a masterpiece, but, of course, "Lascivious California" - the best or one of the best events in the industry of series in the XXI century. This series is especially important not only for fans, but also for actor David Duchovny, for whom the role of H. Moody has become one of the most important and outstanding in his professional career, along with the role of Agent Mulder from The X-Files.
It has been several years since the series ended, but it is still being watched, and its popularity is practically not declining. D. Dukhovny himself has repeatedly stated that Hank, as a person and a person, is very close to the actor, although in many ways they, of course, differ.