Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

75% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 81% Audience Score 250+ Ratings

Based on Kem Nunn's acclaimed novel, this provocative thriller follows Dr. Eldon Chance ("House" star Hugh Laurie), a San Francisco-based forensic neuropsychiatrist who has some skeletons in his closet. After being drawn into the crosshairs of an alluring patient who may or may not be struggling with a multiple personality disorder, Chance falls deep into the city's shadowy underbelly of police corruption, sexual obsession, fractured identities and violence. All the while, he's navigating a contentious divorce and dealing with the troubles that have come upon his teenage daughter. Read More Read Less

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Chance is an entertaining and profoundly dark thriller primarily kept afloat by Hugh Laurie's outstanding performance.

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Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Brian Lowry CNN.com There's something a bit too familiar about this ordinary guy being sucked ever further into darkness and jeopardy. May 21, 2019 Full Review Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Willa Paskin Slate Chance wants to be a kind of seedy California noir, complete with femme fatale but is personality-less instead. May 21, 2019 Full Review Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Justin Burke The Australian It is enthralling and intelligent entertainment. Dec 26, 2017 Full Review Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) David Butcher Radio Times [Huhg] Laurie is excellent, with an air of priestly weariness and a rougher, sadder version of his House growl. The shape of the story takes a while to emerge, but it could run and run. May 21, 2019 Full Review Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Dustin Rowles Pajiba It's a glum, glacially-paced noir, and I probably would've stopped watching midway through the first episode had it not been for the presence of Hugh Laurie. May 21, 2019 Full Review Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Kiera Allen Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) Even if it's only serendipitous, you won't want to miss out on Chance. Aug 27, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joe S I liked it. If there had been a Season 3, I would have tuned in. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review Pamela H I am infuriated that I gave this stupid show so much of my time. It is so poorly written, the dialog is ridiculous and the heroine is the most unlikable character I've ever seen. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/23 Full Review Audience Member You keep watching because you can't beleive that Hugh Laurie would be in anything this bad and there must be a twist. There isn't. It is a B grade daytime soapy. Women are Madonna/whor* types who are crazy, manipulative but oh so irresisibly sexy to tragic middle class, midlife crisis, middling white males. Good thing these men are around to save, spank or chastise these problematic women! (vomit). Did Laurie fall off a cliff and forget he was a super star and not a struggling actor begging for a chance? Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Great find. Love Hugh Laurie. Why did they cancel it? So good. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review arya s Started out with a lot of suspense and intrigue, like a San Francisco film noir, complete with femme fatale, morally flawed protagonist, and fascinating off-beat character D. But the plot gets silly in the middle, Chance is just a plain bad psychiatrist, his extreme choices make no sense, and Laurie and Moll have no sexual chemistry. D's lines provide some comic relief. Not worth the time investment. Should have been a tight two-hour film. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Average. Hugh Laurie's character becomes rather unlikeable and I found myself rooting for his death to stop his stupidity. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Hugh Laurie Dr. Eldon Chance Gretchen Mol Jaclyn Blackstone LisaGay Hamilton Dr. Suzanne Sims Paul Adelstein Raymond Blackstone Ethan Suplee D Stefania Owen Nicole Chance
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 19, 2016 The Summer of Love Neurospsychiatrist Eldon Chance is dealing with a failed marriage, a defiant teenage daughter and debt to the IRS when he meets an alluring patient named Jaclyn; Chance decides to intervene when he learns that Jaclyn is being abused by her husband. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 19, 2016 The Axiom of Choice Unnerved by D's violent behavior, Chance tries to help Jaclyn through more legitimate channels; Jaclyn's husband threatens Chance and his daughter. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 26, 2016 Hiring It Done Chance feels both relief and regret when he comes to his senses; Jaclyn's husband makes it clear that he is not done with Chance. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 2, 2016 The Mad Doctor Chance agrees to be D's wheelman -- and stops D from killing Blackstone; Chance's desire to help Jaclyn becomes more obsessive. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 9, 2016 A Still Point in the Turning World Chance looks for a medical reason to explain his recent behavior; Blackstone delivers a brutal beating; a mission ends in murder. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 16, 2016 The Unflinching Spark After the latest mission, Chance worries about his family's safety; during a night with Jaclyn, Chance starts to question the truth. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 23, 2016 Unlocking Your Hidden Powers When Chance discovers the truth about the people closest to him, his world is thrown into chaos. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 30, 2016 The House of Space and Time An unexpected source yields proof of Blackstone's criminal activities as Chance is poised to finally take his enemy down. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 7, 2016 Camera Obscura Chance trains in hand-to-hand combat in preparation for an encounter with Blackstone. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 14, 2016 Fluid Management Chance tries to come to grips with his tragic encounter with Blackstone. Details

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Executive Producer
Alexandra Cunningham, Kem Nunn, Lenny Abrahamson, Michael London, Hugh Laurie, Brian Grazer

Network
Hulu

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date
Oct 19, 2016
Chance: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

FAQs

What happens in Chance season 1? ›

Neurospsychiatrist Eldon Chance is dealing with a failed marriage, a defiant teenage daughter and debt to the IRS when he meets an alluring patient named Jaclyn; Chance decides to intervene when he learns that Jaclyn is being abused by her husband.

Is the Chance series worth watching? ›

Overall Chance is a mixed bag - but stick with it for the first couple of episodes and you may find it draws you in. Fresh score. Though the series remains entertaining, attractively moody, and sensationally well-acted, there's a lack of urgency and personal import that can be felt throughout.

What is Chance about on Netflix? ›

Series Info

After being drawn into the crosshairs of an alluring patient who may or may not be struggling with a multiple personality disorder, Chance falls deep into the city's shadowy underbelly of police corruption, sexual obsession, fractured identities and violence.

What is the plot of the Chance? ›

A forensic neuro-psychiatrist reluctantly enters a dangerous and violent world of mistaken identity, police corruption and mental illness.

Who did Chance pick on season 1 real chance of love? ›

Season one

Ultimately, Ahmad (Real) selected Corn Fed, while Kamal (Chance) selected nobody.

What happens at the end of Chance? ›

In the end, Chance apparently is shown to have to leave Shadow behind after all and returns home to the Seavers to reunite with Jamie, with Sassy following shortly thereafter.

Why did Chance only have 2 seasons? ›

More Stories By Nellie. Hulu has opted not to order a third season of the Hugh Laurie drama Chance. Chance was a hot package that, in a very competitive situation, landed at Hulu with two-season 20-episode order, so this was the first time it came up for renewal.

What is the summary of Chance? ›

Chance by Alice Munro (Summary) - Writing Atlas. A young woman makes a detour on her way home to visit a man she met on a train. Though the man is married, the woman hopes to rekindle the spark she felt during the train-ride. In the early summer of 1965, Juliet's temporary post at Torrance House School ends.

What is considered to be the best series? ›

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  3. The Sopranos (1999-2007) Photograph: HBO. ...
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  5. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) ...
  6. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) ...
  7. Game of Thrones (2011-2019) ...
  8. The Office (UK) (2001-03)
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Is Chance based on a true story? ›

Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket/Stranger Things) stars as a youth baseball coach in the film Chance, a true story of a teenage love triangle leading to one of the two boys' tragic death. The tragedy is handled with great discretion.

Where can I watch Chance season 1? ›

Watch Chance Season 1 | Prime Video.

What city is Chance filmed in? ›

San Francisco

What happens at the end of a chance in the world? ›

The film ends as Pemberton has enrolled at BC, but the closing credits note that he went on to graduate from the University and now serves on its Board of Trustees. It also includes a video clip from his address at the First Year Convocation for BC's Class of 2020, for whom his book was shared reading.

What is the ending of one more chance? ›

Popoy reveals that Trisha broke up with him, and Basha apologizes. Popoy tells her it should be him apologizing to her for not giving her what she needed in the relationship. He says it is his turn to find himself, to find what he lost in his heartbreak. They part as friends.

What is the story a chance in the world about? ›

Did Chance find love? ›

Chance ended up not choosing anyone, saying he was not ready to fall in love.

Is Jackie in season 2 of Chance? ›

'Chance' Star Gretchen Mol Discusses the “Duality” of Jaclyn and Why She Won't Be Back for Season 2. "I think this is a turning point for her really, because I don't think she's ever had to face her own history and who she really is," the actress tells THR.

Who did Chance pick on Season 2? ›

Ultimately, Ahmad (Real) selected Doll, while Kamal (Chance) selected Hot Wings.

Is D in Season 2 of Chance? ›

In season two, D continues to commit crimes in the name of vigilante justice. He decides to help Dr. Chance, who was blackmailed by Detective Hynes into helping him catch a serial killer named Ryan Winter.

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