Forget ‘Tulsa King,’ This 7-Season Crime Series Deserves Another Look
The article argues that *Ray Donovan* deserves more attention than *Tulsa King* as a crime drama on Paramount+. It follows fixer Ray Donovan, whose ruthless work for wealthy clients clashes with his efforts to protect his family, especially after his estranged father returns to crime.
Starring Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight, the series ran for seven seasons and became one of Showtime’s highest-rated shows at its premiere, but was cancelled in 2020 before its planned final season. A feature-length film later concluded the story after fans campaigned for its return, while the article also links the show’s legacy to Paramount+ series *MobLand*, which evolved from a planned *Ray Donovan* spin-off.
In short
- *Ray Donovan* ran for seven seasons.
- A film wrapped up the story after cancellation.
- The article traces its influence on *MobLand*.
Explained simply
Ray Donovan is an American crime drama centred on a fixer: someone hired to manage scandals and problems for wealthy or powerful clients. Ray’s work often involves violence and concealment, while at home he tries to protect his family, including from the criminal life of his estranged father, played by Jon Voight.
Liev Schreiber plays Ray in the series, which ran for seven seasons on Showtime. It was cancelled in 2020 before its planned final season, then continued in a feature-length film after fans called for the story to be completed.
The series is part of a wider landscape of crime dramas now available on Paramount+. Its planned spin-off also developed into MobLand, linking the two shows’ histories.