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
Austin Nichols
John Monad
Bruce Greenwood
Mitch Yost
Rebecca De Mornay
Cissy Yost
Brian Van Holt
Mitch "Butchie" Yost II
Ed O'Neill
Bill Jacks
Luke Perry
Linc Stark
Emily Rose
Deborah Cassidy
Greyson Fletcher
Shaun Yost
Garret Dillahunt
Dr. Smith
Willie Garson
Meyer Dickstein
Luis Guzmán
Ramon Gaviota
Matt Winston
Barry Cunningham
Paula Malcomson
Dayton Callie
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.
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