When Californication came onto the scene in 2007 millions of Americans were drawn back to the series for the sex, nudity, drinking, and partying from self-destructive narcissistic author Hank Moody played by X-Files star David Duchovny whose character was the brainchild of Tom Kapinos the series director and creator. The series was a able to establish a solid storyline in the first two seasons mustering up a few awards nominations from the Golden Globes, and an Emmy.
The series first episode opens with a sex scene where Hank is cheating on his long term girlfriend/wife/“baby momma” but uses his wit, and aptitude to escape from the woman's husband, he escapes in his Porsche that has a headlight out but not before downing a flask of whiskey. Californication shows the viewer from the beginning what the comedy series will entail over the next seven seasons. …show more content…
Throughout the series Hank leads a life of sex addiction, substance abuse, and general douchebaggery on his way back (repeated attempts) to land in Karens good graces, and settle down with Becca and Karen. However, as the series progresses Hank seemingly digresses from his ultimate goal of having a stable family. Hank always has distractions such as his visit to rehab, which takes up much of season 5, his stachatory rape case where he was duped, and repeated attempts at relationships with other women.
Although the distractions tend to take away from Hanks abilities as an author, and goals, I often found this to be an entertaining side note that led the series on many hilarious plot twists throughout the series that leaves you excited to watch the next