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Bookie

Bookie

Please bet responsibly.

20236.92 Seasons16 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, co-workers, and a lifestyle that bounces him around every corner of Los Angeles, high and low.

Created by Chuck Lorre
NetworksMax

Top Cast

Sebastian Maniscalco

Sebastian Maniscalco

Danny Colavito

Omar J. Dorsey

Omar J. Dorsey

Rayfield 'Ray' Ballard

Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia

Hector

Andrea Anders

Andrea Anders

Sandra Colavito

Vanessa Ferlito

Vanessa Ferlito

Lorraine Colavito

Maxim Swinton

Maxim Swinton

Anthony Colavito

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Walt Dinty

Themes & Keywords

comediandrug uselos angeles, californiabookiesports gamblingbest friendsmuscle

About Bookie

Bookie is a comedy series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of comedian, drug use, los angeles, california, bookie, sports gambling, best friends. Created by Chuck Lorre, it stars Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar J. Dorsey, Jorge Garcia. A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family, co-workers, and a lifestyle that bounces him around every corner of Los Angeles, high and low.

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