"Reaper" (2007) TV series 2007-????

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Creators:

Tara Butters
Michele Fazekas

Seasons:

1 | 2

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

Tagline:

Meet Satan's biggest tools. [mall promotional poster]

Plot:

On his 21st birthday, Sam discovers his parents sold his soul to the devil before birth and he must now be a bounty hunter for the devil until he dies.

Plot Keywords:

The Devil | Bounty Hunter | Homosexual Demon | Home Improvement Store | Fake Marriage

Awards:

2 wins & 16 nominations

Cast

Bret Harrison	...	Sam Oliver (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Tyler Labine	...	Bert 'Sock' Wysocki / ... (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Rick Gonzalez	...	Ben Gonzalez (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Missy Peregrym	...	Andi Prendergast (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Andrew Airlie	...	Mr. Oliver / ... (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Ray Wise	...	The Devil (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Donavon Stinson	...	Ted / ... (31 episodes, 2007-2009)
Valarie Rae Miller	...	Josie (18 episodes, 2007-2008)
Christine Willes	...	Gladys - DMV Demon / ... (15 episodes, 2007-2009)

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Canada:14+

Filming Locations:

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

ABC Studios

Trivia:

Bret Harrison was cast based on his work in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Guilt (#3.18)" (2002), which producers Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters also wrote. His character in that was also named Sam.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Eli Stone: Owner of a Lonely Heart (#2.8)" (2008)

this show is really good

I decided this fall season that I would give every show one chance. So far they've all been bust. But, last night I TiVO'd Reaper (thinking I wouldn't enjoy it at all) and to my much delighted surprise found myself really enjoying it. It has comedy throughout, action, drama, and could have some cool special effects down the line (if it gets picked up for a second season and has a bigger budget). I recommend people give this show a shot because it's a keeper this new Fall season. It has likable characters, a great story (whether you believe in the Devil or not), and it has all the elements to be a fantastic show. I hope America doesn't let this one slip by. And so far, this is the only new show on the CW I will be watching every week.