Easy Money
Easy Money is a comedy-drama television series that aired on The CW from October 5, 2008 to August 16, 2009. The series was created by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider. The show—along with Valentine, Surviving Suburbia, and In Harm's Way—are shows programmed by Media Rights Capital, an independent producer of television programming. The Sunday night block was sold to the producers on a leased-time basis from The CW after the network had no ratings success with the night. Production of the series was put on hold in mid-October and was expected to resume within four to six weeks. Two weeks later, MRC decided to cancel both Easy Money and Valentine. On November 20, 2008, The CW announced that it was ending its Sunday Night agreement with MRC, removing the current shows and programming the night itself. On July 6, 2009, The CW announced that beginning July 26, the series would begin burning off the remaining episodes Sundays at 7 p.m.
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Plot Summary
Johan is a broke business school graduate who gets involved in the Stockholm underworld to finance his extravagant lifestyle. He becomes entangled with the Serbian mafia and a notorious gangster known as "The Financier" through his connection with an old acquaintance. As Johan climbs the criminal ladder, he must navigate betrayals, violence, and his own greed to survive.
Critical Reception
Easy Money was generally well-received by critics for its gritty portrayal of crime and its compelling performances, particularly from Joel Kinnaman. The film was praised for its intense atmosphere and fast-paced narrative, though some critics found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other crime thrillers. It was a significant commercial success in Sweden and gained international attention.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense, gritty atmosphere and suspenseful plot.
- Joel Kinnaman's performance as the ambitious and conflicted protagonist was a highlight.
- Some noted similarities to other popular crime dramas, but found its Swedish setting and execution fresh.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's exciting crime narrative and strong acting, finding it to be a well-made and engaging thriller.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the best-selling 2006 novel of the same name by Jens Lapidus, which was the first in a trilogy about the Stockholm underworld.
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