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Miles Daly works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada and attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film with the help of washed-up filmmaker Rick Moreweather. Based on Elmore Leonard’s 1990 New York Times bestselling novel.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Miles Daly works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada and attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film with the help of washed-up filmmaker Rick Moreweather. Based on Elmore Leonard’s 1990 New York Times bestselling novel.
Cast, crew and production details
Chris O'DowdMiles Daly
Ray RomanoRick Moreweather
Sean BridgersLouis Darnell
Lidia PortoAmara De Escalones
Goya RoblesYago
Megan StevensonApril Quinn
Carolyn DoddEmma Daly
Lucy WaltersKatie Daly
EpixUnited States
MGM TelevisionUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Miles Daly, muscle for a Nevada crime ring desperate to win back his wife and daughter, travels to Los Angeles to collect on a debt from an aspiring screenwriter - whose script inspires Miles to give Hollywood a shot.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Sarah Stiles, Paul Sparks
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Episode 2
Miles returns to L.A. in an attempt to pitch the script for The Admiral's Mistress to Rick Moreweather, a film producer; Amara takes an interest in investing in the film, triggering anxiety in Louis and anger in Yago.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Davey Holmes
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Episode 3
Rick slowly begins to discover the unconventional ways Miles and Louis handle their business. Miles notices a growing distance between him and his family, and attempts to bring them to Los Angeles for the summer.
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Dan Nowak
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Episode 4
As Miles’ Hollywood producer facade becomes more legitimate, those associated with him become more disgruntled. Louis feels left out, April feels duped and Rick feels uneasy as he confronts his past artistic endeavors and the business deal with Amara.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerWritten by John Newman
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Episode 5
Rick struggles with the casting process as a watchful Amara considers future film investment opportunities. Meanwhile, Katie and Emma visit Miles in Los Angeles.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Davey Holmes, Laura JacqminGuest stars Jackson A. Dunn
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Episode 6
An unexpected visitor on the studio lot changes Miles’ plans with his visiting family, and the wider production team is tasked with entertaining the guest.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Jennifer Hoppe, Nancy Fichman
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Episode 7
Budget problems threaten production of The Admiral's Mistress as on-set relationships take a surprising turn.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Davey Holmes, John NewmanGuest stars Sarah Stiles, Isaac Keys, Ruth Kearney, Phil LaMarr, Billy Magnussen, Dean Norris, Peter Stormare, Loanne Bishop
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Episode 8
Miles struggles to keep production challenges at bay before a studio executive’s visit. Rick and Louis navigate their own relationships and the issues they pose to the film.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Laura JacqminGuest stars Sarah Stiles, Isaac Keys, Ruth Kearney, Phil LaMarr, Billy Magnussen, Peter Stormare, Merritt C. Glover, Justin Lee
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Episode 9
When an unforeseen event halts production, Miles and Louis rush to Los Angeles to attempt to save their film while Rick flees to the mountains for protection.
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Davey Holmes
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Episode 10
Miles faces a final reckoning with his family and must face his past, present and future head on as the film and those associated with it begin to unravel.
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Davey HolmesGuest stars Sonny Mario Ayon
Where to watch Get ShortyEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
