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The darkly hilarious and compelling dramedy "Californication" takes viewers on a tumultuous journey into the frantic life of author Hank Moody. Hank, masterfully portrayed by David Duchovny, is a charismatic yet destructive character who struggles with his inner problems while navigating the glossy and sinful Los Angeles. The series is notable for its witty banter, incisive writing, and colourful array of characters who give the plot depth and complexity. A captivating story that keeps viewers engaged is developed via the examination of subjects like love, sex, creativity, and the search of happiness. While some viewers may not enjoy the show's graphic material and ethically dubious characters, it does provide a welcome and unabashed view of the darker side of Hollywood and the human condition. The connection between the cast members, especially Duchovny and Evan Handler, lends the interactions a level of reality and gives the show more emotional depth. With wit, charm, and a fair dose of irreverence, "Californication" skillfully combines humour and drama while diving into the highs and lows of Hank Moody's life.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Comedy or Musical | 2008 | David Duchovny
Outstanding Cinematography for a HalfHour Series | 2008 | Peter Levy
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in HalfHour EpisodicPilot Television | 2012 | Michael Weaver
2009 | Tree Adams
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Comedy or Musical | 2009 | David Duchovny
Best International | 2008 | Scott Winant
Comedy Lead Actor | 2008 | David Duchovny
Performance in a Comedy Series | 2014 | David Duchovny
Best Actor in a Series Comedy or Musical | 2008 | David Duchovny
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | 2009 | David Duchovny
Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television Comedy | 2010 | Lou Fusaro
Half Hour SingleCamera Television Series | 2014 | Chikako Suzuki
Episode of a Half Hour SingleCamera Television Series | 2012 | Caroline Quinn
Best Music Supervision for Television | 2011 | Nora Felder
Best Music Supervision for Television Comedy or Musical | 2013 | Nora Felder
Best Sound Editing Short Form Dialogue and ADR in Television | 2009 | Peter Austin
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series | 2008 | Patricia McCorkle
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series HalfHour and Animation | 2011 | Ed Carr
Outstanding Achievement in Casting Television Pilot Comedy | 2008 | Patricia McCorkle
Outstanding Achievement in Casting Television Series Comedy | 2009 | Felicia Fasano
Best Edited HalfHour Series for Television | 2008 | Shannon Mitchell
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series Half Hour | 2014 | Ed Carr
White Famous (2017), a TV series that premiered in October 2017 and was co-created by Californication's creator Tom Kapinos, features some secondary characters first introduced on Californication, such as Stu Beggs (played by Stephen Tobolowsky) and Kali (played by Meagan Good).
Red Hot Chili Peppers filed a lawsuit on November 19, 2007 against Showtime Networks over the name of the series, which is also the name of the band's 1999 album and hit single. They state in the lawsuit that the series "constitutes a false designation of origin, and has caused, and continues to cause, a likelihood of confusion, mistake, and deception as to source, sponsorship, affiliation, and/or connection in the minds of the public." Showtime Networks argued that the band did not in fact create the term Californication. They point out that the term appeared in print in Time magazine in 1972, while show producer, Tom Kapinos, cites the inspiration as coming from a bumper sticker he saw in the '70s that read, "Don't Californicate Oregon." The lawsuit was settled out of court.
In Australia there was a backlash from conservative groups who opposed the explicit nature of the program. Conservative columnist Andrew Bolt criticised the program in the Australian newspaper the Herald Sun for the pilot's opening dream scene, in which a nun performs oral sex on Hank Moody in a church.
Season 3 steadily gained viewership, and the show was quickly picked up for a fourth season by Showtime.
David Duchovny didn't want to work on television anymore. Exhausted after his experience on The X-Files (1993), he said he agreed to this show because he liked the relationship between his character (Hank Moody) and Becca, played by Madeleine Martin.
"[repeated line] Hank Moody: Muthafuckaaaa!"
"Hank Moody: I probably won't go down in history, but I will go down on your sister."
