Eli Stone
Lawyer has visions leading him to major cases.
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
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.
About Eli Stone
Eli Stone, a lawyer, experiences hallucinations guiding him to use his career for greater good, believing he's a prophet.