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Ray Donovan

Ray Donovan

Some damage can't be controlled.

20137.57 Seasons82 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.

Created by Mark Gordon
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Ray Donovan

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Terry Donovan

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Bunchy Donovan

Pooch Hall

Pooch Hall

Daryll

Kerris Dorsey

Kerris Dorsey

Bridget Donovan

Graham Rogers

Graham Rogers

Jacob 'Smitty' Smith

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Mickey Donovan

Themes & Keywords

californiaoutlawlos angeles, californiafixer

About Ray Donovan

Ray Donovan is a drama series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of california, outlaw, los angeles, california, fixer. Created by Mark Gordon, it stars Liev Schreiber, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok. Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.

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