Saving Grace (2007)

About Saving Grace (2007)

"Saving Grace", a gritty, southern-flavoured drama revolves around Grace Hanadarko, an unconventional Oklahoma City police detective who lives life to the fullest, despite witnessing the devastating Oklahoma City bombing as a child. After a near-fatal accident, she is visited by a rascally angel named Earl who offers her a chance at redemption.

Making / Production

The pivotal series was created by Nancy Miller and produced by Fox Television Studios. Serving as director was Artie Mandelberg, while Gary A. Randall and Nancy Miller loyally fulfilled their roles as executive producers. The show's unique blend of case-solving, personal drama, and spiritual undertones set it apart.

Actors

• Holly Hunter as Detective Grace Hanadarko: A hard-living, cynical detective with a will of iron and a heart of gold.
• Leon Rippy as Earl: A quirky, tobacco-chewing angel with a down-to-earth demeanor.
• Kenny Johnson as Ham Dewey: Grace's police partner and on-again, off-again lover.
• Yaani King Mondschein as Neely Lloyd: A drug addict offered the same second chance at redemption as Grace.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series title refers not only to the lead character's name, but also the theme of redemption that runs throughout the show.
• The character Grace is also challenged with juggling her professional life with her secretive, high-risk moonlighting job.
• Apart from the main cast, numerous guest actors were featured in the series, notably Lorraine Toussaint and Christina Ricci.

Awards

The star of the show, Holly Hunter, was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2008, and the show itself was nominated for several other awards throughout its run.

Quotes

• Grace Hanadarko: "I don't believe in Sweat Lodges - I don't need to sweat to see God."
• Earl: "I am not your servant, Grace. I'm your last chance."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Saving Grace Theme" - Everlast
• "Belief" - Gavin DeGraw
• "Home" - Buble