Shut Eye

*Shut Eye*
Shut Eye
Genre	Drama
Created by	Leslie Bohem
Starring	Jeffrey Donovan ; KaDee Strickland ; Susan Misner ; Emmanuelle Chriqui ; David Zayas ; Isabella Rossellini ; Dylan Ray Schmid; Havana Guppy;
Theme music composer	Melpo Mene (season 2)
Opening theme	"Walk on Well Lighted Streets" by Leslie Bohem (season 1)
Composers	Ben Decter (season 1); Joseph Stephens (season 2);
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	20
Production
Executive producers	Melissa Bernstein; Leslie Bohem; Mark Johnson ; Larysa Kondracki (season 1); David Hudgins (season 1); John Shiban (season 2);
Producers	Ron French (season 1); Jonathan Igla (season 2); Pavlina Hatoupis (season 2);
Running time	43–51 minutes
Production companies	Peg + Les; Gran Via Productions; TriStar Television ;
Original release
Network	Hulu
Release	December 7, 2016 –; December 6, 2017

Last updated April 29, 2025

Shut Eye is an American drama television series created by Leslie Bohem, airing on the streaming service Hulu. It was given a straight-to-series 10-episode order. All ten episodes became available on December 7, 2016.^[1] A second season was ordered on March 20, 2017^[2] which was released on December 6, 2017. The series originally was led by David Hudgins as showrunner during season one before he was replaced by John Shiban for season two.^[3] On January 30, 2018, the series was canceled after two seasons.^[4]

Premise

The series centers around the life of failed magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan), who now works as a psychic and suddenly starts to have real visions.^[5]

Cast and characters

Main

Jeffrey Donovan as Charlie Haverford^[6]
KaDee Strickland as Linda Haverford, Charlie's wife^[7]
Angus Sampson as Fonso Marks^[8] - Rita's son
David Zayas as Eduardo Bernal^[9]
Susan Misner as Dr. Nora White, a neuroscientist^[10]
Emmanuelle Chriqui as Gina, a hypnotist^[10]
Isabella Rossellini as Rita Marks^[11] - Matriarch
Dylan Ray Schmid as Nick Haverford - Son
Havana Guppy as Drina Marks

Recurring

Layla Alizada as Simza
Mel Harris as Nadine Davies
Zak Santiago as White Tony
Aasif Mandvi as Pazhani 'Paz' Kapoor
Erica Gimpel as Agent Sims (season 2)

Episodes

Season	Episodes		Originally released
1	10		December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
2	10		December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)

Season 1 (2016)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	1	"Death"	Johan Renck	Leslie Bohem	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
2	2	"The Hanged Man"	Craig Zisk	Charlie Keys Bohem & Leslie Bohem	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
3	3	"The Fool"	Michael Trim	Leslie Bohem	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
4	4	"The Tower - Reversed"	Clark Johnson	Leslie Bohem	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
5	5	"The Magician"	Minkie Spiro	Greg Walker	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
6	6	"Judgment"	Daisy von Scherler Mayer	Daria Polatin	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
7	7	"Two of Swords"	Michael Morris	Tom Pabst	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
8	8	"Five of Cups"	Bronwen Hughes	Patricia Breen	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
9	9	"Wheel of Fortune"	Stephen Gyllenhaal	Leslie Bohem & Hiram Martinez	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)
10	10	"Ace of Swords"	Larysa Kondracki	Leslie Bohem	December 7, 2016 (2016-12-07)

Season 2 (2017)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
11	1	"We're Not in Kansas Anymore"	Scott Winant	John Shiban	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
12	2	"Shortchanged"	Meera Menon	Will Pascoe	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
13	3	"Guys and Dolls"	Sheree Folkson	Brett Conrad & Amy Berg	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
14	4	"Are You Listening?"	Stephen Gyllenhaal	Katrina Cabrera	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
15	5	"Charles the Magnificent"	Robbie Pickering	Jonathan Igla	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
16	6	"Crimes and Punishments"	Jennifer Getzinger	Will Pascoe	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
17	7	"Purple Hearts"	Michael Trim	Amy Berg	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
18	8	"Karma Chameleon"	John Shiban	John Shiban & Jonathan Igla	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
19	9	"Vérité"	Deborah Chow	Amy Berg	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)
20	10	"There's No Place Like Home"	John Shiban	John Shiban	December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06)

Production

Following the first season, John Shiban replaced David Hudgins as showrunner.^[3]

Music

The series' musical score was composed by Ben Decter.^[12] He was replaced by Joseph Stephens for Season 2.

References

↑ Alex McCown-Levy (December 7, 2016). "Hulu gives fake psychics real drama in the addicting Shut Eye". AVClub.com.
↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner".
1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
↑ Nemetz, Dave (January 30, 2018). "Shut Eye Cancelled at Hulu". TVLine.
↑ Rebecca Iannucci (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan to Lead Hulu Series". TVLine .
↑ Nellie Andreeva (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan Cast As Male Lead In Hulu's Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .
↑ Nellie Andreeva (January 29, 2016). "KaDee Strickland Set As Female Lead In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .
↑ Erik Pedersen (February 12, 2016). "Angus Sampson Joins Hulu Drama 'Shut Eye'; Manny Montana Cast in ABC's 'Conviction'". Deadline Hollywood .
↑ Denise Petski (February 2, 2016). "David Zayas Joins 'Shut Eye'; Megyn Price Heads To 'The Ranch'". Deadline Hollywood .
1 2 Nellie Andreeva (January 22, 2016). "Susan Misner & Emmanuelle Chriqui Cast In Hulu's Psychic Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .
↑ Nellie Andreeva (February 2, 2016). "Isabella Rossellini Cast In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .
↑ "Hulu's 'Shut Eye' to Feature Music by Ben Decter". FilmMusicReporter.com. April 14, 2016.

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[1] Alex McCown-Levy (December 7, 2016). "Hulu gives fake psychics real drama in the addicting Shut Eye". AVClub.com.

[2] Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner".

[Showrunner-3] 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2017). "'Shut Eye' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu With John Shiban As New Showrunner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2017.

[4] Nemetz, Dave (January 30, 2018). "Shut Eye Cancelled at Hulu". TVLine.

[5] Rebecca Iannucci (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan to Lead Hulu Series". TVLine .

[6] Nellie Andreeva (January 8, 2016). "Jeffrey Donovan Cast As Male Lead In Hulu's Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .

[7] Nellie Andreeva (January 29, 2016). "KaDee Strickland Set As Female Lead In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .

[8] Erik Pedersen (February 12, 2016). "Angus Sampson Joins Hulu Drama 'Shut Eye'; Manny Montana Cast in ABC's 'Conviction'". Deadline Hollywood .

[9] Denise Petski (February 2, 2016). "David Zayas Joins 'Shut Eye'; Megyn Price Heads To 'The Ranch'". Deadline Hollywood .

[MisnerChriqui-10] 1 2 Nellie Andreeva (January 22, 2016). "Susan Misner & Emmanuelle Chriqui Cast In Hulu's Psychic Drama Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .

[11] Nellie Andreeva (February 2, 2016). "Isabella Rossellini Cast In Hulu Series 'Shut Eye'". Deadline Hollywood .

[12] "Hulu's 'Shut Eye' to Feature Music by Ben Decter". FilmMusicReporter.com. April 14, 2016.

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