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Golden Boy

  • TV Series
  • 2013
  • 1h
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7.2/10
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Chi McBride and Theo James in Golden Boy (2013)
Walter Clark is destined to be the youngest police commissioner in the history of the NYPD. This is the story of how it came to be.
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Rookie cop Walter Clark rescues partner, gets promoted to detective. Faces resistance from colleagues in homicide task force but aims to succeed, aspiring to become youngest NYPD police comm... Read allRookie cop Walter Clark rescues partner, gets promoted to detective. Faces resistance from colleagues in homicide task force but aims to succeed, aspiring to become youngest NYPD police commissioner.Rookie cop Walter Clark rescues partner, gets promoted to detective. Faces resistance from colleagues in homicide task force but aims to succeed, aspiring to become youngest NYPD police commissioner.

  • Creator
    • Nicholas Wootton
  • Stars
    • Theo James
    • Kevin Alejandro
    • Bonnie Somerville
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Nicholas Wootton
    • Stars
      • Theo James
      • Kevin Alejandro
      • Bonnie Somerville
    • 28User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Theo James
    Theo James
    • Detective Walter Clark
    • 2013
    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Detective Christian Arroyo
    • 2013
    Bonnie Somerville
    Bonnie Somerville
    • Detective Deb McKenzie
    • 2013
    Holt McCallany
    Holt McCallany
    • Det. Joe Diaco
    • 2013
    Stella Maeve
    Stella Maeve
    • Agnes Clark
    • 2013
    Chi McBride
    Chi McBride
    • Detective Don Owen
    • 2013
    Ron Yuan
    Ron Yuan
    • Lt. Peter Kang
    • 2013
    Polly Draper
    Polly Draper
    • Nora Clark
    • 2013
    Trieste Kelly Dunn
    Trieste Kelly Dunn
    • Margot Dixon
    • 2013
    Eric William Morris
    Eric William Morris
    • Deputy Mayor Carlton Holbrook
    • 2013
    Valarie Pettiford
    Valarie Pettiford
    • Maxine Owen
    • 2013
    Andrea Navedo
    Andrea Navedo
    • Lorraine Arroyo
    • 2013
    Brandon Gill
    Brandon Gill
    • Phillip Cole
    • 2013
    Stephanie Brait
    Stephanie Brait
    • Natasha Radkovich…
    • 2013
    David Itchkawitz
    David Itchkawitz
    • Wall Street Broker
    • 2013
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Paul Daly
    • 2013
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Walter Clark Sr.
    • 2013
    Odette Annable
    Odette Annable
    • ADA Kat O'Connor
    • 2013
    • Creator
      • Nicholas Wootton
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    9olevt83

    Why no more episodes :(

    I really liked that serial, how his colleagues would die? How he will be a commissioner. I want to know his dark path in this story... Clark's partner, who is two years from retirement, great actor. Christian Arroyo is so arrogant and selfish, still i liked him too. And I really like Michael Madsen, he's a legend. Why you had to cancel this serial :( This serial promotion wasn't so good, instance, lets take serial Supernatural, was promoted all the time. On FB, on network, magazines - you name it.

    Movie was interesting, so much happening. Events were moving smoothly from one thing to the next. Especially, it's big set pieces and connecting scenes. Action and the movement in the big sequences were great. Sad, that its canceled... sad but true
    9mmarks423

    Love it

    I don't know why this is not on Prime Time on Demand. I love the show and can't wait to watch it every Tuesday. I want to share my new find with my husband but as stated it is not on Prime Time so I can not share the back episodes. I love the Golden Boys relationship with his partner. They both are learning form each other and I know something sad and bad is going to happen to his partner. I can't stand the other cop and will be glad to see Golden Boy get the top job. I also enjoy the relationship he has with his sister. I DVR this show and watch it on Wednesday nights. I have also shared the new series with friends. So far it looks like it isn't doing well, it keeps me on my toes.
    10msalmank

    Fantastic new drama that you simply can't not love!

    I pretty much got addicted to Golden Boy from the very first episode, just like I loved Southland. Both are extremely different dramas and unique in their own manner from the increasing number of cop-dramas out there.

    The actors are marvellous, the score is tremendous, and the main/background story captivating. Loved every single episode so far, and keeping my fingers crossed that this one stays around for long and doesn't loose what it's got going for it.

    The case of the week so far in each episode has been presented and directed with perfection, not leaving much room for complaints. And the duality of the main character keeps you watching his every move from start to finish.

    The premise' sort of reminds me of Jack & Bobby (another series that I loved - which unfortunately was canceled after one superb season). Knowing where the main character ends up and seeing him pave his way by making decisions to further his career has a different appeal to it. He's making mistakes, learning, and you can see his relationship with his partner strengthen with each case.

    Chi McBride as a veteran cop shines. And Theo James delivers a superb performance overall... No complaints there!

    This is a show that's worth your time. Give it a watch, hopefully you won't be disappointed.
    8Maniac-9

    Canceled prematurely

    This show could've been a really good and long running show if it was given a chance. 13 episodes is all we get though. Network TV has really gone in the crapper lately where when they finally put together a good show they give up on the show shortly after debuting it. It's like why do they even bother putting shows on TV if they have no faith in them? And they cancel the show shortly after adding Michael Madsen as a recurring character, which sucks since he's one of my favorite actors and they suddenly cancel the show right after introducing him.

    The show has a fantastic so the success of the show was not because a lack of quality performances on screen. It was from a lack of promotion by the network.
    10yellamokram

    Compelling well crafted drama With tons of potential

    At first glance it may appear as a basic crime investigation show but that's purely surface. Underneath the familiar exterior lies a show with a lot more to say about morality, good and evil and other matters of character. The main character has a duality about him that will keep you watching his every move from start to finish. While i suspect people will say the case they working on is weak from a story point of view, I would say the cases in this show are meant to be far less interesting than the way the the characters manipulate them. Watching our golden boy make decisions to further his career is what I feel will be the main draw of this show. Seeing his ambition and pride blind him and causing lapses in judgement or conscience is where the real drama will shine through.

    The way the writers have him navigate between the light and dark can make this show as high a caliber as Breaking Bad, if they were to make the title a misnomer. Watching our protagonist start slowly down a path of corruption to further his career and protect his sister could make this a great character study.

    The acting is the last thing I will touch on and I will say its superb for a pilot episode. Theo James performance is perfectly layered with presenting us with a supercop exterior but giving us glimpses of fear and uncertainty that his character has to contend with.

    Chi Mcbride brings his veteran acting skills which compliment his characters veteran status on the police force, creating one of the most believable and sympathetic performances of a cop on television.

    Holt Mcallany while in just a supporting role manages to steal each scene hes in with a certain charm and levity that he brings to his character. The closest thing to comic relief in the show his character of detective Joe Diaco could turn out to be a fan favorite if given more screen time.

    Golden boy is a show that's well worth your time if you're tired of all of the run of the mill crime investigation shows and you're looking for a cop show that could contain a rich and meaningful character arc.

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Altın Çocuk
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Berlanti Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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