Californication (2007)

Synopsis

A self-loathing, alcoholic writer attempts to repair his damaged relationships with his daughter and her mother while combating sex addiction, a budding drug problem, and the seeming inability to avoid making bad decisions.

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Where to watch

Stream

• fuboTV
• Paramount Plus Premium
• Paramount+ Amazon Channel
• Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
• Spectrum On Demand

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• David Duchovny as Hank Moody
• Natascha McElhone as Karen van der Beek
• Evan Handler as Charlie Runkle
• Pamela Adlon as Marcy Runkle
• Madeleine Martin as Becca Moody
• Madeline Zima as Mia Lewis
• Stephen Tobolowsky as Stu Beggs
• Jason Beghe as Richard Bates
• Rachel Miner as Dani
• Callum Keith Rennie as Lew Ashby

If you liked Californication, try

• Shameless
• Murder, She Wrote
• Falcon Crest
• Weeds
• Knots Landing
• Nurse Jackie
• BEEF
• Ginny & Georgia

BingeNext's take

If you’re into shows that mix sharp comedy with real emotional struggles, Californication is a great pick. It follows a flawed writer who’s dealing with a messy life full of bad choices, addiction, and trying to fix his relationships with his daughter and her mother. David Duchovny leads the cast with a mix of charm and vulnerability that makes you root for him even when he’s making things worse. With seven seasons and 84 episodes, it’s a solid binge that balances humor and drama in a way that feels honest and sometimes raw. If you like series that don’t shy away from messy characters and complicated family dynamics, this one will hit the spot. It’s a bit like Shameless in how it blends laughs with darker moments, so perfect if you want something that’s both entertaining and thoughtful.