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Blunt Talk

TV·2015–2016·2 seasons, 20 episodes·STARZ·Drama, Comedy·30m·7.1·Created by Jonathan Ames

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Blunt Talk is set in Los Angeles where the story follows Walter Blunt, a British import intent on conquering the world of American cable news and the fallout from his well-intentioned, but mostly misguided decision-making, both on and off the air. Through the platform of his nightly cable news show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave. Besieged by network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, numerous ex-wives and children of all ages, Blunt's only support is the heavy-drinking, devoted manservant he transplanted from the U.K. to join him in Los Angeles.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01I Brought a Petting Goat!S01E09 · 7.8Walter celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the end of the Falklands War by throwing an epic bash.
  2. 02Blunt Talk S02E02If It Comes in a Plastic Bag, Don't Eat ItS02E02 · 7.7Walter learns Cornelia may be risking her life while working on a drought story. Meanwhile, Jim's on-air colonoscopy goes awry.
  3. 03Let's Save Central Florida! Let's Save Midtown!S01E10 · 7.0In the Season 1 finale, Walter makes an appointment to see an unconventional specialist, and later, causes a ruckus when he bumps a controversial guest from the show.

Cast

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2015Aired 6.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Blunt Talk S01E01I Seem to Be Running Out of Dreams for MyselfAugust 22, 2015 6.3A comedy about an opinionated British broadcaster in Los Angeles begins with a drunken escapade landing him in jail, which leaves him scramb
  2. S01E02Blunt Talk S01E02I Experience Shame and Anticipate PunishmentAugust 29, 2015 5.5Walter blows a chance to cover a storm that could give his career a shot in the arm, so his staff formulates a backup plan, while Harry cons
  3. S01E03All My Relationships End in PainSeptember 5, 2015 5.3The court orders Walter to attend AA meetings while his staff entertain themselves in peculiar ways during the weekend.
  4. S01E04A Beaver That's Lost Its MindSeptember 12, 2015 6.3Walter's attempt to be a better father to his youngest son takes a hit when news comes that his former wife is dating a rock star.
  5. S01E05The Queen of HeartsSeptember 19, 2015 6.3A friendly poker game gets out of hand, forcing Rosalie to book a controversial guest whom Walter despises; and Celia picks up a bad habit.
  6. S01E06Goodnight, My SomeoneSeptember 26, 2015 6.7A visit to Los Angeles by his estranged son prompts Walter to make peace with him; and Celia gets caught in the middle of a family drama.
  7. S01E07Meth or No Meth, You Still Gotta FlossOctober 3, 2015 6.0Walter teams up with Rosalie in a search to find her missing husband, while Jim steps up and into Walter's shoes.
  8. S01E08Who Kisses So Early in the Morning?October 10, 2015 5.5A Celia blunder unfavorably thrusts Walter back into the public eye.
  9. S01E09Season's bestI Brought a Petting Goat!October 17, 2015 7.8Walter celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the end of the Falklands War by throwing an epic bash.
  10. S01E10Let's Save Central Florida! Let's Save Midtown!October 24, 2015 7.0In the Season 1 finale, Walter makes an appointment to see an unconventional specialist, and later, causes a ruckus when he bumps a controve

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2016Aired 6.9Season avg
  1. S02E01Blunt Talk S02E01I Remember That Time More Like a Movie I Saw Than a Life I LivedOctober 2, 2016 7.0Walter reunites with an old flame who is in the midst of investigating an important story. As Jim and Celia celebrate three months together,
  2. S02E02Blunt Talk S02E02Season's bestIf It Comes in a Plastic Bag, Don't Eat ItOctober 9, 2016 7.7Walter learns Cornelia may be risking her life while working on a drought story. Meanwhile, Jim's on-air colonoscopy goes awry.
  3. S02E03Blunt Talk S02E03Your Therapist and His Pussy Are HereOctober 16, 2016 7.0After Cornelia gets into hot water, Walter vows to investigate the corruption revolving around the drought in LA. Jim is devastated when Cel
  4. S02E04Blunt Talk S02E04How is It That Every Conversation We Have Comes Back to the Size of Your PenisOctober 23, 2016 6.5Walter decides to chase down the head of Rudolph Global, whom he suspects of wrongdoing. Tension mounts between Harry and Walter.
  5. S02E05Blunt Talk S02E05It's Been Months Since I Kidnapped YouOctober 30, 2016 6.7Walter and the team travel to a local jail to interview Duncan Adler. Meanwhile, Jim has newfound confidence after a one-night fling.
  6. S02E06Blunt Talk S02E06Love is Not LinearNovember 6, 2016 6.7The team reaches a dead end with the Rudolphs, just as a shady figure goes digging for dirt on Walter.
  7. S02E07Blunt Talk S02E07I Can't Believe I Made Love to a SociopathNovember 13, 2016 7.0On the eve of Vivian and Moby's wedding, Walter gets caught in a private detective's scheme.
  8. S02E08Blunt Talk S02E08A Cell Doesn't Have to Be a ClosetNovember 20, 2016Harry and Walter discover they've been framed for murder. Walter's absence from the office leads to a giant opportunity for Shelly.
  9. S02E09Blunt Talk S02E09Walter Has to Look After WalterDecember 4, 2016Martin and Rosalie grapple with life-changing news; Walter, Harry, Celia and Jim attend a surrealist ball thrown by the nefarious Rudolphs,
  10. S02E10Blunt Talk S02E10Is This All Because I Didn't Call YouDecember 11, 2016After a final confrontation with the Rudolphs, Walter must find a way to make his case to the people of Los Angeles.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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