Plot (plagiarised because of writer's block from the Showtime web site)
Famed novelist & NYC transplant Hank relocates to LA after his acclaimed book is optioned, but it later becomes a crappy romantic comedy, which sparks a horrible case of writer's block. He's struggling to get his career back on track with the help of his agent/best friend, raise his pre-teen daughter, all while pining for his ex-girlfriend, who is now engaged to another man. It may sound desperate, but he enjoys life and owns all his various vices - drink, drugs and women - with a refreshing sense of honesty and unapologetic candor. He's holding it together while falling apart, and he doesn't mind it one bit.

Is it any good?
It's a curious mix of sex, comedy and mid-life crisis. At times, it comes across like a Curb Your Enthusiasm for hotter, younger men, with Duchovny getting annoyed at the rest of the world for talking on their cell phones in movie theaters, not knowing much about culture, etc.

Most of the time, it's a character piece and you're not actually sure if you're supposed to be rooting for this adulterous, self-aborbed, self-pitying man. But it's funny all the same. Not side-splitting, but it's wry stuff.

Duchovny's fine, the rest of the cast are good, and it's not a bad way to spend half an hour of your time, particularly if you like plenty of nudity (mostly female), swearing, etc, and want to try something a little less tame than mainstream sitcoms. Promising, but not a sure-fire winner.

Here's a lovely YouTube trailer for your enjoyment.

Cast
Hank Moody (David Duchovny)
Karen (Natascha McElhone)
Becca (Madeleine Martin)
Mia (Madeline Zima)
Charlie (Evan Handler)