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Shark

  • TV Series
  • 2006–2008
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
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James Woods in Shark (2006)
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Legal DramaCrimeDramaMystery

Sebastian Stark is a well-known Los Angeles attorney who leaves his lucrative career defending wealthy criminals to be a prosecutor for the district attorney.Sebastian Stark is a well-known Los Angeles attorney who leaves his lucrative career defending wealthy criminals to be a prosecutor for the district attorney.Sebastian Stark is a well-known Los Angeles attorney who leaves his lucrative career defending wealthy criminals to be a prosecutor for the district attorney.

  • Creator
    • Ian Biederman
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Danielle Panabaker
    • Sophina Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Ian Biederman
    • Stars
      • James Woods
      • Danielle Panabaker
      • Sophina Brown
    • 41User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 nominations total

    Episodes38

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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Sebastian Stark
    • 2006–2008
    Danielle Panabaker
    Danielle Panabaker
    • Julie Stark
    • 2006–2008
    Sophina Brown
    Sophina Brown
    • Raina Troy
    • 2006–2008
    Sarah Carter
    Sarah Carter
    • Madeleine Poe
    • 2006–2008
    Jeri Ryan
    Jeri Ryan
    • Jessica Devlin
    • 2006–2008
    Henry Simmons
    Henry Simmons
    • Isaac Wright
    • 2006–2008
    Sam Page
    Sam Page
    • Casey Woodland
    • 2006–2007
    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Danny Reyes
    • 2007–2008
    Carlos Gómez
    Carlos Gómez
    • Mayor Manuel Delgado
    • 2006–2007
    Alexis Cruz
    Alexis Cruz
    • Martin Allende
    • 2006–2007
    Michael Cotter
    Michael Cotter
    • Lewis Slocombe
    • 2006–2007
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • D.A. Leo Cutler
    • 2007–2008
    Shaun Sipos
    Shaun Sipos
    • Trevor Boyd
    • 2007
    Orla Brady
    Orla Brady
    • Claire Stark
    • 2007–2008
    Michael B. Silver
    Michael B. Silver
    • Dan Lauter
    • 2006–2007
    Ivar Brogger
    Ivar Brogger
    • Judge Kenneth Woodruff
    • 2007–2008
    Dave Allen Clark
    • Reporter #2…
    • 2006–2007
    Billy Campbell
    Billy Campbell
    • Wayne Callison
    • 2007–2008
    • Creator
      • Ian Biederman
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews41

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    10haildevilman

    One man domination.

    James Woods has played everything from cops to serial killers to politicians. His intensity makes him one to watch. Thanks to 'Shark" I can watch him weekly.

    Woods owns this show from beginning to end. NO one else could make this work anywhere near as well. And the best part is his supporting cast doesn't seems to mind just following along.

    That said, his support does a great job. And is it just me, or does Henry "Isaac" Simmons resemble WWE's "The Rock?" Woods' snarky attitude combined with the character's never-say-die motif make every scene he's in a joy to watch. And the trial scenes are a blast.

    Welcome to TV James. Keep the greatness going.
    10ceche

    So far so good.....

    It's really quite early to tell (series 1, episode 5), but so far this show is excellent. James Woods simply rules the show with his overly sarcastic and yet compassionate character, he should be considered for an Emmy. However, his co-stars are also very good, each one of the young lawyers working alongside Stark represents an aspect of the Shark himself and the actors are very good at conveying that. I strongly recommend this show to "Cold Case" fans, as there are some similar elements: flashbacks showing the play out of the crime, gripping turns of events and especially a lot of charisma from the main character & co. The script is very effective in guiding the viewers through the legal (or not) ramifications of each case, managing to keep them stuck to their seats without the aid of distracting tricks. Everything revolves around Stark's natural habitat, the courtroom, however the underlining story lines are not suffocated by it, nor do they distract the viewers from the main focus. Finally, last but not least, the humour is fantastic, the jokes are always original and witty, not to mention delivered in a perfectly clever way, through the truly masterful performance of James Woods. I don't watch a lot of TV, but I thought this was worth the effort, I hope you will as well.
    10familyguyrocks-1

    Unique, well scripted show

    I love this show for many reasons. One, I love James Woods. He's a great actor and does a terrific job playing the role of a determined ex-defense attorney becoming exactly what he used to defend his clients against. Two, I love the story lines and how fast paced this show is. From the beginning, each episode leaves you on the edge of your seat waiting for more. There are so many emotional elements in each episode that'll make you laugh, cry, become upset, and become anxious all within 10 minutes of one another. Lastly, this show offers what most crime/law dramas don't offer: The personal lives of the main characters (Danielle Panabaker does a terrific job with her role also). You will not be disappointed with this show, it is one of the best dramas out there right now. I really hope CBS will hold on to this show for at least 5 seasons or more.
    8Teebles

    This is canceled, Kardashians live on.

    I'm legitimately distressed by the fact that shows like this and Boston Legal get canceled but the Kardashians are on, like, their 87th spin-off. I officially have no faith in humanity.
    9edwagreen

    Shark is Seasoned ***1/2

    James Woods, a fabulous actor, has a major hit on his hands with the television show "Shark." He is just magnificent as a fast-talking, brilliant former defense attorney, who had a change of heart when he got a client off only for the latter to subsequently kill his wife.

    As a divorced man, with a very precocious daughter, Woods is engaging as he gets his staff to battle crime literally. He is a forever driving force with his group. Nonetheless, his actions pay off.

    Danielle Pannabaker co-stars as his daughter, very bright but not that perceptive. At the end of each show, the stories generally focus about her. The girl knows how to get in trouble. I hope that tragedy will not ensue.

    Each week we are presented with a murder case. The obvious always doesn't pan out.

    Where was an Emmy nomination for Woods last season?

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    • Trivia
      Shark was in jeopardy of getting cancelled before it even started, but James Woods gave the legal drama new life, once he signed on to star in the pilot. Woods has spent most of his career focusing on feature films, not television. He said about the decision though, he had nothing against television as most people assumed, as he had done television movies. There were simply no characters, to which he was willing to commit, full-time, until the part of Sebastian Stark came along. The creator was looking for somebody like him to play the part anyway.
    • Goofs
      In Season One, Jessica's opponent in the race for the D.A.'s office is named Brian Cutler. He is never seen on screen, but people refer to him on multiple occasions. When Kevin Pollak begins playing the character in Season Two, his name becomes Leo Cutler.
    • Quotes

      Sebastian Stark: The only time you can be with a man in a hotel room alone is if you're married or I'm dead or both.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Les Griffin: And Then There Were Fewer (2010)

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • CBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Акула
    • Filming locations
      • 2315 Live Oaks Meadow Road, Malibu, California, USA(Shark's house - exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Television
      • Deforestation Services
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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