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Rain Dogs

TV·2023–2023·1 season, 8 episodes·HBO·Drama, Comedy·28m·Created by Cash Carraway

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An unconventional love story between a working-class single mum, her young daughter and a privileged gay man. A wild and punky tale of a mother's love for her daughter, of deep-rooted and passionate friendships, and of brilliance thwarted by poverty and prejudice.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Rain Dogs S01E07You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, BabyS01E07 · 8.5Post-visit from Fen, Selby enters a heated conversation with his therapist. After receiving surprising news that may turn around her future, Costello ties up some loose ends before leaving London – but slowly starts to spiral back into bad habits.
  2. 02Rain Dogs S01E01It's Hard to Be a Saint in the CityS01E01 · 8.0After getting kicked out of their apartment, Costello and Iris scramble to find housing before nightfall. Meanwhile, Selby‘s return from prison receives mixed reactions from Costello, Iris, and Gloria.
  3. 03Rain Dogs S01E06Jesus Loves a HustlerS01E06 · 8.0As he pines for a phone call from Costello, Selby acclimates to his new reality. Meanwhile, Costello has found a safe space to land, but must continue to hustle to make a living. Gloria wavers over a life-altering decision.

Cast

Daisy May CooperDaisy May CooperCostello JonesJack FarthingJack FarthingSelbyRonkẹ AdékoluẹjoRonkẹ AdékoluẹjoGloria DukeFleur TashjianFleur TashjianIris Jones
Jason Harvey
Jason HarveyJames

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2023Aired 7.6Season avg
  1. S01E01Rain Dogs S01E01It's Hard to Be a Saint in the CityMarch 6, 2023 8.0After getting kicked out of their apartment, Costello and Iris scramble to find housing before nightfall. Meanwhile, Selby‘s return from pri
  2. S01E02Rain Dogs S01E02Scenes From a CrucifixionMarch 13, 2023 7.5As Costello works her job at a local peep show, a journalist offers an exciting opportunity. Gloria unexpectedly forms a connection at the f
  3. S01E03Rain Dogs S01E03The Small World of Florian SelbyMarch 20, 2023 7.5Costello goes on an underwhelming date, while Iris confides in Gloria. After an old acquaintance from prison demands restitution, Selby come
  4. S01E04Rain Dogs S01E04Didion HellMarch 27, 2023 6.5In Bruton, Costello is finally able to hold a part-time job and live her best life. But as cracks in their family unit begin to form, their
  5. S01E05Rain Dogs S01E05Emotional ErectionApril 3, 2023 7.0When a visit with her family drudges up old demons, Costello finds the courage to say goodbye to Selby. Allegra arrives to help Selby clean
  6. S01E06Rain Dogs S01E06Jesus Loves a HustlerApril 10, 2023 8.0As he pines for a phone call from Costello, Selby acclimates to his new reality. Meanwhile, Costello has found a safe space to land, but mus
  7. S01E07Rain Dogs S01E07Season's bestYou Just Haven't Earned It Yet, BabyApril 17, 2023 8.5Post-visit from Fen, Selby enters a heated conversation with his therapist. After receiving surprising news that may turn around her future,
  8. S01E08Rain Dogs S01E08This Is Not an ExitApril 24, 2023 8.0When he receives a troubling call from Iris, Selby rounds up Gloria and Lenny for a road trip in search of Costello, who is at risk of reach

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