Eli Stone

Lawyer has visions leading him to major cases.

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About Eli Stone

Released: 2008

Platform: Hulu

Rating: TVPG

Run time: 42m

Cast
Jonny Lee Miller, Victor Garber, Natasha Henstridge, Loretta Devine, Sam Jaeger

Eli Stone - TV Series

Eli Stone

About Eli Stone

Eli Stone is an engaging and thoughtful television series that aired in 2008. The series followed the life of Eli Stone, a successful lawyer at a San Francisco law firm. Eli's life changed dramatically when he began having hallucinations that led him to believe he might be a prophet.

In a twist of fate, Eli uses these visions to help his clients and to make the world a better place, often clashing with unethical business practices and societal norms.

Making / Production

The series was created by Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim. It was produced by ABC Studios and After Portsmouth, and it was filmed in Los Angeles, California.

Actors

  • Johnny Lee Miller portrayed Eli Stone, bringing a humorous yet emotional depth to the character's unusual situation.
  • Victor Garber played Jordan Wethersby, Eli's stern but fair boss who grapples with Eli's unusual cases.
  • Natasha Henstridge played Taylor Wethersby, Eli's ex-fiance who struggles with Eli's new prophet status.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The show often featured elaborate musical numbers inspired by Eli's visions.
  • Despite critical acclaim, Eli Stone was cancelled after only two seasons due to low ratings.
  • The character of Eli Stone is loosely based on the life of the biblical character Elijah.

Awards

During its run, Eli Stone received a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music.

Quotes

  • "Just because you're not a prophet doesn't mean you can't see the future." - Eli Stone
  • "The law is about more than just the win, it's about justice." - Jordan Wethersby

Music, Soundtrack

  • The show's title theme was composed by Blake Neely.
  • Music played a central role with George Michael's songs often used as the soundtrack for Eli's visions.
  • The musical numbers were extravagantly produced, adding unique character to the show.