Brotherhood: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: July 9, 2006

Starring: Annabeth Gish, Al Sapienza, Jason Clarke

Summary: Showtime's epic drama series revolves around two brothers in Providence, R.I.: one a politician, the other a criminal.

Creator: Blake Masters

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E11. Matthew 22:10
Air Date: September 24, 2006
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S1:E10. Vivekchaudamani: 51
Air Date: September 17, 2006
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S1:E9. Ecclesiastes 7:2
Air Date: September 10, 2006

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Barry Garron

Let's get it out the way right now, the blurb that will be quoted after this review is run: "If you see nothing else this summer, watch 'Brotherhood.' " Read full review

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David Hinckley

Every hour is impressive, surprising and entertaining. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

The series occasionally displays the sweat stains of overexertion in the first few episodes... But once the intricate, greasy machinery of the policial/personal gets cranking in Brotherhood, there's no stopping the Caffee clan. [21 Jul 2006, p.59]

Tim Goodman

The acting here is exceptional and the writing strong and honest. Though "Brotherhood" may not be in the rarefied air of "The Sopranos" or "The Wire," it's still a major achievement for Showtime's original-series development and yet another top-notch cable drama. Read full review

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Charlie McCollum

But as good as it is, it doesn't quite have the originality, unique perspective and subversive sense of humor that mark HBO's "The Sopranos'' (clearly something of a model), "Deadwood'' and "The Wire.'' Read full review

Aaron Barnhart

It’s not near HBO quality but certainly better than that “Sleeper Cell” tripe that Showtime put on last year. Read full review

Nancy Franklin

Almost a parody of itself. Read full review

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ChrisC

Jul 10, 2006

wicked

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baoboa

Nov 18, 2012

Awesome. Far better than 99% of current cliche mafia/cop dramas filling up the TV schedules. This is one of those rare shows that should most definitely be brought back or made into a movie!!!

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DianeK

Jul 24, 2006

Excellent show. Love the story line. I live in Boston and this "Brotherhood" sounds all too familiar.

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MaryKateO

Oct 1, 2006

I'm addicated! This could be Showtime's best show ever. The storyline and cast is nothing short of superb and I anxiously await next season.

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DeborahS.

Oct 9, 2007

I got Showtime only for 1 reason: Jason Isaacs, who is superb in everything he does. I was very surprised at how good the rest of the cast is and how good the show is. Check this one out!

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JeffT

Sep 19, 2006

Great show but really dark. I don't think there's been a smile in any of the shows so far - characters or viewers. But I am hooked!

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perrys

Sep 4, 2006

The plots are contrived, plodding and predictable and so are the characters. None of them are likeable and I find myself not caring about any of them. The camera work and editing are lousy too. On the whole this show is about as subtle as my comments.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: July 9, 2006
Season 3

75
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 2, 2008
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2007
Season 1

75
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 9, 2006
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  S1:E11. Matthew 22:10
  Air Date: September 24, 2006
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  S1:E10. Vivekchaudamani: 51
  Air Date: September 17, 2006
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  S1:E9. Ecclesiastes 7:2
  Air Date: September 10, 2006
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  S1:E8. Job 31:5-6
  Air Date: August 27, 2006
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  S1:E7. Genesis 27:39
  Air Date: August 20, 2006
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  S1:E6. Samyutta 11.10
  Air Date: August 13, 2006
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  S1:E5. Matthew 12:25
  Air Date: August 6, 2006
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  S1:E4. Matthew 5:6
  Air Date: July 30, 2006
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  S1:E3. Matthew 13:57
  Air Date: July 23, 2006
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  S1:E2. Genesis 27:29
  Air Date: July 16, 2006
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  S1:E1. Mark 8:36
  Air Date: July 9, 2006