Californication: Season 5

I'm a published author of a memoir that covered my life up until my son's birth when I was 30 years old. I'm mentioning that fact because my life's story is very similar to Californication. The similarities are not exactly to the letter, but Hank and I share a whole lot in common. In fact, whenever I watch the show and my son (who's now 18) walks into the room he makes comments to me like, "I know why you like this show. It's because you could have written it." Or he'll say something like, "God, they're so depraved. How can you watch this? Oh, right, it's as if you wrote it."My first husband was in a "thrash metal" band called "Kaotic Kontortion." We were in "the scene" a whole lot. We sold large quantities of certain products that artists (like those in the show) consume in large amounts. That husband's name was Jeff and his band was very close to being signed. They opened up for Pantera twice. They did a show in California with Tom Araya's (lead singer of Slayer) live-in girl friend's band. I don't recall the name of her band (too many substances consumed during that era of my life) but she new Jeff from High School and that's how his band got the gig. In fact, the band stayed at Araya's house while in CA doing the show.I could go on and on, but this isn't the place to tell my life's story. Plus, I've already done so and that book is sold on this site, however, my last name was Imes when I wrote and published that book. Anyway, I love Californication because it reminds me of the part of my past that was filled with adventure, money, parties, lots and lots of music, concerts, parties and substances I no longer ingest. It reminds me of the time when doing all those things was still fun and it reminds me of the fact that if you don't stop to smell the roses - everything that's good or that you enjoy, even those you love, will be gone before you blink.

First and foremost I must say that I watched this season, in its entirety, in one sitting, as people are wont to do in this modern age. That being said, I think this season was a season of new beginnings for Hank Moody. I loved the time passing between season 4 and season 5. I believe the Mia (sp?) arc had run its course (the fans of the show know what I'm talkin 'bout). My beloved series needed a revitalizing shot in the arm. However, I am a human being, and change is hard for me. So, not everything about this season was as charming as previous yearly installments. There are several moments that jar me, but not quite enough to disrupt my suspension of disbelief. Old side stories continue, but the new side stories (nanny and Kali, fo sho) did not charm me, to say the very least.I will say that this season is not without its charm. The revisiting characters, themes, and tropes (oh my) are what keep me coming back. More Moody? Yes please.(***Oh so minor spoiler) On a final note, this season like the previous seasons does not give Hank the happily ever after he claims to want so dearly. Instead, it gives him merely a glimpse of the house with the white picket fence. Oh well. There's always next year to see how deep the rabbit hole goes. Pour me another whiskey, bartender (top shelf, please).

Well I've made it to the fifth season of what I thought should be a 2-3 season show at best. And yes, some of the themes are getting thin, and the seemingly excessive "raunch" (to condense all the off-the-reservation elements) is... needlessly excessive. BUT, the writing, the scripts, the dialog is soooo good. And the authenticity of the relationship between Hank and Karen continues to amaze me. Those long, slowly played out, unplugged conversations they have with one another feels REAL. Like two real people really going through what these characters are going through.And the theme that keeps getting pounded on, episode after episode, season after season -and is still working- is that poor Hank, no matter how good he tries to be, there's always another situation coming toward him that he just can't sidestep. He's like the old west prototypical gunslinger with a reputation. The guy will sit in the corner of the bar, minding his own business, yet trouble will come through the swinging doors right over to his table.Poor Hank. I'd give anything to be him.

Good series, good cast, had to fill out series, very enjoyable

I love the dialogue and the freedom to really express what everyone is seeing, feeling and thinking...kudos to the writers and I love it, thank God for cable TV.As for who should be watching Californication 5, to have seen the previous 4 seasons would be a great help.Hank remains to be everywhere at once and it seems that even on an innocent airplane ride he sits next to the the very chick that is the love lady of the guy that he has gone to California to write for, only Hank...I have loved the entire series and my heart is always with "the Hankster" because no matter which way he turns there is always an adventure.I admire and love him for the unconditional love that he always shows for his daughter, Becca, the love and hugs seem truly genuine.Season 5 is a winner and all of the characters in the season are great and diversified, I also see faces from shows from other genres and it is great to see that they are still gainfully employed.Very entertaining, always a laugh and the language whether slang or the King's English is perfect and delightful.Great series....keep 'm coming !!!!

The first few series were great, but personally I wouldn't bother with S5 if I were you; hank's best days are behind him

Arrived quick. Was glad to find 3 extra season of this great show after C5 stopped airing it.

Spot on. Great show. Great item. No problem.

back on track after dire season 4

Ever fab...