

48 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestIn the first-season finale, Butchie and Kai have a joyous revelation; and Imperial Beach plays host to a makeshift parade.
In Imperial Beach, California, the Yosts—a dysfunctional family of surfers—intersect with two new arrivals to the community: a dim-but-wealthy surfing enthusiast and man spurned by the Yosts years ago.
Acting
Ed O'Neill's unhinged parrot-owning retired cop is career-best work.
Writing
Milch's hypnotic, profane-poetic dialogue demands your full attention.
Production
Imperial Beach becomes a liminal space between Earth and something else.
Creators
David Milch, Kem Nunn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Milch conceived the series while high on mushrooms and reportedly never fully explained John's nature to the cast.
The show's cancellation after one season made it a cult object; fans still debate whether Milch had a five-season plan or was genuinely improvising.