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Luck (2011)

Luck poster
Genre
drama film, drama television series
Country
United States
Length
1 season, 9 episodes
Rated
TV-MA
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 70 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

The series follows horse trainers, gamblers, and track insiders as they navigate the high stakes world of horse racing. It focuses on the relationships and risks that drive this competitive and often shady business.

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What happens

Luck is an American dramatic television series created by David Milch and starring Dustin Hoffman. Set in the world of horse racing, the pilot episode was directed by Michael Mann. The series premiered January 29, 2012. HBO aired the first episode on December 11, 2011, as a preview. It was immediately renewed for a second season of 10 episodes, scheduled to air beginning in January 2013. However, the series was canceled on March 14, 2012, due to animal safety concerns. Three horses died during production of the series. The first season's remaining episodes continued to air. The complete first season was released on DVD and Blu-ray November 27, 2012. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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