Next month on HBO's daring new Comedy Hung, Ray (Thomas Jane) returns home to find his family murdered and uses his special forces training to go on a murderous revenge spree. Okay, I made that up, and I know I will score no points with the comic geeks but Thomas Jane was my favorite Punisher. Now, as for what will really happen in this new series concerning an economically embattled divorcee who turns to using his enormous penis to turn things around - not literally, although they seem to insinuate he could - read on.
Just look at some of these titles: Do it Monkey, You Cum Just Right, The Indelible Stench. You can't tell me the Hung producers aren't in touch with some of the unsavory realities of poor Ray's gig. Ick.
On a serious note, if you have not watch Hung yet - you really should. It's as exploitative as you would think it could be, yet there is a freshness to the sexual frankness that is strangely relieving. Imagining yourself in some of the conversations that take place on this show is entertainment in itself, but maybe that's just me. It's well acted, well written, and funny as hell - but most definitely adult. It's not porn, just risque to the limits. Hung is an interesting show to ponder because it seems to have the potential to either become a defining hit for HBO, or a colossal failure. Since this is the network that made Real Sex a hit, I gotta think it's going to make it. For now.
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Episode #5 “Do It, Monkey”- SUNDAY, AUG. 2 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Ray (Thomas Jane) is frustrated when an unsatisfied client asks for a do-over of her “damsel in distress” roadside fantasy. With times tight for Ronnie (Eddie Jemison) and Jessica (Anne Heche), Ray hopes to one-up his ex by promising to buy a car for the twins. Tanya (Jane Adams) goes on a pity date with Floyd (Steve Hytner) and is surprised by the outcome.
Written by Colette Burson & Dmitry Lipkin; directed by Bronwen Hughes.
Episode #6: “Doris Is Dead” or “Are We Rich or Are We Poor” - SUNDAY, AUG. 9 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Tanya takes umbrage with Jemma (Natalie Zea) for bypassing her service to set up “dates” directly with Ray. Still upset about a decision to put down her dog, Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances, learning that times may not be as tough as he’s made them out to be. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.
Teleplay by Ellie Herman; revisions by Colette Burson & Dmitry Lipkin; directed by Craig Zisk.
Episode #7: “The Rita Flower” or “The Indelible Stench” - SUNDAY, AUG. 16
Ray’s relationship with Jemma gets murky when he begins to develop real feelings for her. Tanya meets a hipster who sets out to help her get through her writer’s block. Looking to land new clients at a farmer’s market, Ray runs into Jessica, who invites him to dinner with Ronnie and the twins. Ray’s finds himself in a potential quid pro quo situation with Yael (Alanna Ubach), the wife of his despised neighbor Howard (Loren Lester).
Written by Emily Kapnek; directed by Jim McKay.
Episode #8: “Thith Ith a Prothetic” or “You Cum Just Right” - SUNDAY, AUG. 23 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
After standing him up, Jemma tells Ray maybe they should take a break, and Ray seeks out Tanya for advice on women. Meanwhile, Tanya finds her new boyfriend Pierce (Joshua Leonard) to be a man of mystery. Attending a family barbeque at Jessica and Ronnie’s, Ray finds himself in a (predictably) uncomfortable place. After seeing her classified ad, Lenore (Rebecca Kreskoff) gives Tanya some unwanted feedback on her marketing strategy, which leads Tanya to take a more personal approach.
Written by Brett C. Leonard; directed by Bronwen Hughes.
Episode #9: “This Is America” or “Fifty Bucks” - SUNDAY, AUG. 30 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Tanya is dismayed when a “satisfied” customer says she won’t be using Ray’s services again. Later, Tanya pitches Happiness Consultants to other women in her office, with mixed results. Damon (Charlie Saxton) goes to after-school detention to hang out with his androgynous friend Powell (David Lewis), leaving Ray baffled. Lenore gives Ray lessons in branding and, after a chance encounter at a department store, offers Jessica lifestyle advice.
Written by Angela Robinson; directed by Seith Mann.
