"The Starter Wife" (2007) TV mini-series

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

31 May 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

An ex-wife of a Hollywood studio boss starts her life after her divorce. Based on the novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer.

Plot Keywords:

Hollywood | Divorce | Bare Chested Male | Midlife Crisis | California

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 23 nominations

Cast

Judy Davis	...	Joan McAllister (6 episodes, 2007)
Chris Diamantopoulos	...	Rodney (6 episodes, 2007)
Peter Jacobson	...	Kenny Kagan (6 episodes, 2007)
Stephen Moyer	...	Sam (6 episodes, 2007)
Anika Noni Rose	...	Lavender (6 episodes, 2007)
Novella Nelson	...	Nana (6 episodes, 2007)
Aden Young	...	Jorge Stewart (6 episodes, 2007)
Joe Mantegna	...	Lou Manahan (6 episodes, 2007)
Bethany Whitmore	...	Jaden (6 episodes, 2007)
Debra Messing	...	Molly Kagan (5 episodes, 2007)
Miranda Otto	...	Cricket Stewart (5 episodes, 2007)
Trilby Glover	...	Shoshanna (5 episodes, 2007)
Hailee Denham	...	Skylar McNeil (5 episodes, 2007)
Gigi Edgley	...	Chloe (5 episodes, 2007)
Paul Gleeson	...	Aaron (3 episodes, 2007)
John Atkinson	...	Detective Parks (3 episodes, 2007)
Kate Kendall	...	Lisa (3 episodes, 2007)
Rodger Corser	...	Larry Hamill (3 episodes, 2007)
Jane Hall	...	Sharon (3 episodes, 2007)
Madeleine West	...	Katy (3 episodes, 2007)
Julia Blake	...	Mrs. Caldecott (2 episodes, 2007)
Barry Langrishe	...	Pappy (2 episodes, 2007)
Leah Purcell	...	Hannah Sprints (2 episodes, 2007)
Jared Robinson	...	Sheriff #2 (2 episodes, 2007)
Dasi Ruz	...	Ana (2 episodes, 2007)
Jerome Ehlers	...	Director (2 episodes, 2007)
Ursula Brooks	...	Country Club Administrator (2 episodes, 2007)
Christopher Kirby	...	Detective Smith (2 episodes, 2007)
Sunny Doench	...	Cosmetic Girl (2 episodes, 2007)
Matthew Scully	...	Clarity Harbor Valet (2 episodes, 2007)
Leeanna Walsman	...	Sasha (2 episodes, 2007)
David Webb	...	Dr. Peter Hexton (2 episodes, 2007)

Runtime:

Germany:43 min (6 parts) | Argentina:46 min (6 parts)

Country:

USA | Australia

Language:

English | German

Color:

Color

Certification:

Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Australia

Company:

3 Arts Entertainment

Goofs:

Continuity: When Molly and Sam take Jaiden into the surf at the end of the mini series, Sam's shorts are already soaking wet.

Quotes:

Molly Kagan: I don't want your pity.
Lavender: That works for me, 'cause I got $50,000 worth of student loans and my grandma and I’re about to get evicted because of her dog.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The View: (2007-05-31)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

I Wanna Play

Better than the norm for made for TV mini-series

Okay, so this is technically a new series on USA, but it certainly doesn't feel like one. It has the look and feel of a well made motion picture. The writing is well done and the characters are fleshed out and seem believable. If I were a person living the Hollywood life, I would be ashamed of the way that people in that lifestyle are portrayed, even if this program seems like it is a caricature of real life, just judging from all of the media hype surrounding many real life celebrities makes this program all the more believable and real. I am not one to usually sit down and watch what is usually advertised as a "chick flick", however, I was actually drawn into this new series and look forward to see what happens next. Its more like a comedy/drama than any other way of describing it. I would highly recommend it to anyone.