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Season 1 – Hidden Palms

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Johnny Miller was a typical 15-year-old, getting good grades and finding success on the sports field until the night a year ago when his father committed suicide. Now Johnny lives in Palm Springs with his mother and her new husband. On the outside, Palm Springs is a paradise - but as Johnny learns the secrets that lie just beneath the surface of this seemingly typical neighborhood, he and his family wonder how well they really know the people who live right next door.
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Hidden Palms — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Save for some genuine moments of suspense, Hidden Palms finds creator Kevin Williamson's grasp on crafting addictive teen drama slipping into near self-parody.

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Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer 11/13/2019
The inherent duality of the dramatic experience is inelegantly exemplified by Hidden Palms, and if you are enjoying this convoluted assessment, you should especially appreciate the show. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 11/13/2019
[Kevin] Williamson's skill at scaring the audience gives Hidden Palms some of its juiciest moments. Go to Full Review Barry Garron The Hollywood Reporter 11/13/2019
Most of the "teen" acting is weak, unconvincing and over the top. But you have to give credit to [Kevin] Williamson for his prosocial efforts to weave the problem of teen alcoholism into the story. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 11/13/2019
"Hidden Palms" isn't a great show but it's still better than just about everything The CW aired this past season. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 11/13/2019
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[Taylor] Handley, although already looking too old for HP, does bring an at times appealing presence to the show's meatiest role. He's got an attitude, but a well-earned one. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 11/13/2019
If you're not a teen or at the very least someone young enough to have stuck with Dawson's Creek, Hidden Palms is probably not for you. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d 07/27/2020 The series is sunk not by its story or the cast as a unit but because it's lead is so boring and poorly acted. See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Williamson

Creator

Taylor Handley

Johnny Miller

Gail O'Grady

Karen Hardy

Sharon Lawrence

Tess Wiatt

D.W. Moffett

Bob Hardy

Amber Heard

Greta Matthews

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 30, 2007 Pilot A teenager who has just left rehab moves to Palm Springs, Calif., with his mother and new stepfather. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 6, 2007 Ghosts A girl who Johnny used to date while in rehab comes to Palm Springs; Cliff dislikes Tess' latest boyfriend and schemes to get rid of him. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 13, 2007 Party Hardy Greta refuses to answer Johnny's questions about Eddie's death; Bob and Karen spend an evening at the country club with Tess and Travis. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 20, 2007 Mulligan Liza tells Johnny who was fleeing Eddie's house the night of his death; Greta's father (Kyle Secor) returns to town and flirts with Tess and Karen. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 20, 2007 What Liza Beneath Johnny seeks out Eddie's mom for answers; Cliff devises a plan to get rid of Travis; Jesse Jo takes Nikki under his wing; feeling guilty, Greta confesses to Johnny. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 27, 2007 Stand by Your Woman Johnny tells Greta and Liza about Cliff's affair; Cliff tries to win back Nikki while fending off Maria's advances; Tess and Skip continue their courting dance. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 27, 2007 Dangerous Liaisons Johnny confronts Greta about the bloody angel costume Liza found in Cliff's room; Nikki catches Cliff kissing Mrs. Nolan at Tess' birthday party. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 4, 2007 Second Chances Johnny asks Cliff to help retrieve incriminating evidence that he thinks is on Eddie's laptop; Cliff fakes reconciliation with Maria to get inside her house; evidence that Liza finds stuns her. Details

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Season Info

Director
Perry Lang, Scott Winant, John T. Kretchmer, Nick Marck, Dan Lerner, Patrick R. Norris
Creator
Kevin Williamson
Executive Producer
Kevin Williamson, Scott Winant
Screenwriter
Kevin Williamson, Bryan M. Holdman, Paula Yoo, Daniel Arkin, Steve Blackman, Barbie Kligman, Dewayne Darian
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 30, 2007