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Season 1 – Chance

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Based on Kem Nunn's acclaimed novel, this provocative thriller follows Dr. Eldon Chance ("House" star Hugh Laurie), a San Francisco-based forensic neuropsychiatrist who has some skeletons in his closet. After being drawn into the crosshairs of an alluring patient who may or may not be struggling with a multiple personality disorder, Chance falls deep into the city's shadowy underbelly of police corruption, sexual obsession, fractured identities and violence. All the while, he's navigating a contentious divorce and dealing with the troubles that have come upon his teenage daughter.
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Chance — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Chance is an entertaining and profoundly dark thriller primarily kept afloat by Hugh Laurie's outstanding performance.

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Brian Lowry CNN.com 05/21/2019
There's something a bit too familiar about this ordinary guy being sucked ever further into darkness and jeopardy. Go to Full Review Willa Paskin Slate 05/21/2019
Chance wants to be a kind of seedy California noir, complete with femme fatale but is personality-less instead. Go to Full Review Justin Burke The Australian 12/26/2017
It is enthralling and intelligent entertainment. Go to Full Review David Butcher Radio Times 05/21/2019
[Huhg] Laurie is excellent, with an air of priestly weariness and a rougher, sadder version of his House growl. The shape of the story takes a while to emerge, but it could run and run. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 05/21/2019
It's a glum, glacially-paced noir, and I probably would've stopped watching midway through the first episode had it not been for the presence of Hugh Laurie. Go to Full Review Kiera Allen Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) 08/27/2018
Even if it's only serendipitous, you won't want to miss out on Chance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joe S @ghhjhjghgf 11/07/2023 I liked it. If there had been a Season 3, I would have tuned in. See more Pamela H @Pamiejo 06/05/2023 I am infuriated that I gave this stupid show so much of my time. It is so poorly written, the dialog is ridiculous and the heroine is the most unlikable character I've ever seen. See more 07/14/2022 You keep watching because you can't beleive that Hugh Laurie would be in anything this bad and there must be a twist. There isn't. It is a B grade daytime soapy. Women are Madonna/whore types who are crazy, manipulative but oh so irresisibly sexy to tragic middle class, midlife crisis, middling white males. Good thing these men are around to save, spank or chastise these problematic women! (vomit). Did Laurie fall off a cliff and forget he was a super star and not a struggling actor begging for a chance? See more 11/09/2021 Great find. Love Hugh Laurie. Why did they cancel it? So good. See more arya s 05/02/2021 Started out with a lot of suspense and intrigue, like a San Francisco film noir, complete with femme fatale, morally flawed protagonist, and fascinating off-beat character D. But the plot gets silly in the middle, Chance is just a plain bad psychiatrist, his extreme choices make no sense, and Laurie and Moll have no sexual chemistry. D's lines provide some comic relief. Not worth the time investment. Should have been a tight two-hour film. See more 04/17/2021 Average. Hugh Laurie's character becomes rather unlikeable and I found myself rooting for his death to stop his stupidity. See more Read all reviews
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Hugh Laurie

Dr. Eldon Chance

Gretchen Mol

Jaclyn Blackstone

LisaGay Hamilton

Dr. Suzanne Sims

Paul Adelstein

Raymond Blackstone

Ethan Suplee

D

Stefania Owen

Nicole Chance

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 19, 2016 The Summer of Love Neurospsychiatrist Eldon Chance is dealing with a failed marriage, a defiant teenage daughter and debt to the IRS when he meets an alluring patient named Jaclyn; Chance decides to intervene when he learns that Jaclyn is being abused by her husband. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 19, 2016 The Axiom of Choice Unnerved by D's violent behavior, Chance tries to help Jaclyn through more legitimate channels; Jaclyn's husband threatens Chance and his daughter. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 26, 2016 Hiring It Done Chance feels both relief and regret when he comes to his senses; Jaclyn's husband makes it clear that he is not done with Chance. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 2, 2016 The Mad Doctor Chance agrees to be D's wheelman -- and stops D from killing Blackstone; Chance's desire to help Jaclyn becomes more obsessive. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 9, 2016 A Still Point in the Turning World Chance looks for a medical reason to explain his recent behavior; Blackstone delivers a brutal beating; a mission ends in murder. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 16, 2016 The Unflinching Spark After the latest mission, Chance worries about his family's safety; during a night with Jaclyn, Chance starts to question the truth. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 23, 2016 Unlocking Your Hidden Powers When Chance discovers the truth about the people closest to him, his world is thrown into chaos. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 30, 2016 The House of Space and Time An unexpected source yields proof of Blackstone's criminal activities as Chance is poised to finally take his enemy down. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 7, 2016 Camera Obscura Chance trains in hand-to-hand combat in preparation for an encounter with Blackstone. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 2016 Fluid Management Chance tries to come to grips with his tragic encounter with Blackstone. Details

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Chance — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Alexandra Cunningham, Kem Nunn, Lenny Abrahamson, Michael London, Hugh Laurie, Brian Grazer
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 19, 2016