Legal thriller as psychological war; Glenn Close excellence.
Why it matters
Episode guide
59 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A brilliant, ruthless litigator takes a young associate under her wing as cases turn into moral bloodbaths. Nonlinear storytelling keeps the knife twisting.
Network & studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Legal thriller as psychological war; Glenn Close excellence.
Creators
Todd A. Kessler · Glenn Kessler · Daniel Zelman
Key cast
- Glenn Close as Patty Hewes
- Rose Byrne as Ellen Parsons
- Tate Donovan as Tom Shayes
- Zeljko Ivanek as Ray Fiske
- William Hurt as Daniel Purcell
- Marcia Gay Harden as Claire Maddox
Flash facts
- Close won multiple Emmys for Patty.
- Moved from FX to DirecTV later.
- A high-water mark for legal antihero drama.
FAQ
What network aired Damages?
Damages is associated with FX/Audience (2007–2012).
Why is Damages in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Legal thriller as psychological war; Glenn Close excellence.
Who are the key names behind Damages?
Creators and principals include Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman.
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