"The Riches" (2007) TV series 2007-2008

Creator:

Dmitry Lipkin

Seasons:

1 | 2

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Tagline:

It's a wonderful lie.

Plot:

A family of crooks assume the identity of an upper-middle-class suburban clan in the Deep South.

Plot Keywords:

Gypsy | Irish | Oddball | Irish American | Trailer Trash

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 nominations

Cast

Eddie Izzard	...	Wayne Malloy / ... (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Minnie Driver	...	Dahlia Malloy / ... (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Shannon Woodward	...	Di Di Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Noel Fisher	...	Cael Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Aidan Mitchell	...	Sam Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Todd Stashwick	...	Dale Malloy (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Gregg Henry	...	Hugh Panetta (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Margo Martindale	...	Nina / ... (20 episodes, 2007-2008)
Bruce French	...	Jim Burns (13 episodes, 2007-2008)
Nichole Hiltz	...	Ginny Dannegan / ... (9 episodes, 2007-2008)
Deidrie Henry	...	Aubrey McDonald (9 episodes, 2007-2008)
Teresa Huang	...	Kimmie (9 episodes, 2007-2008)

Also Known As:

Low Life (USA) (working title)
The Ri¢hes (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

45 min (20 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Singapore:M18 (season 1) (season 2)

Filming Locations:

Marrero, Louisiana, USA

Company:

Maverick Films

Trivia:

The youngest boy, Sam, is a cross-dresser. In real life, series star and executive producer 'Eddie Izzard' is a transvestite. Sam's choice of clothing was decided by series creator Dmitry Lipkin before Eddie was a part of the show.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Set in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the series clearly shows mountains in the background in several episodes. There are no mountains anywhere near Baton Rouge. The nearest "mountain" in the entire state can be found hundreds of miles away in the northern part of the state, near Shreveport.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.26)" (2008)

Loved it!

It's got to be hard for TV producers and writers to come up with a new theme for a series... but they have scored a bit "10" with this one. I believe The Riches will go down in history as one of the truly "different and great" ones. I'd bet it will soon be a cult series. I'm hooked already!

Yes, it was a bit dark - I wasn't prepared for the violence and dark themes - drug use, cross-dressing child... but everything was portrayed intelligently. I thought it would be funnier, and perhaps future episodes will be, but I absolutely loved it - sort of the way I loved Fargo and Twin Peaks. Very clever, great acting, intelligent, and what a different idea for a theme.

Living in Tampa myself and knowing a little about the "Travelers" - modern day gypsies (and yes, there are some that live nearby) - made it hit home even more. Plus I've been hankering for an RV, so I am really enjoying seeing them ride down the highway.

Haven't we all had a little dream about living this type of life?