Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Graceland: A Dossier of USA Network’s Newest Show



With 2 episodes left in the initial run of USA’s Graceland, this blog is a recap the story for those just tuning in. Also, it will describe the show’s characters whose story continues next Thursday after a short week hiatus.*may contain details from episodes newer viewers have not as of seen yet*

Background Information (Plot): Mike Warren (Aaron Tveit) successfully completes his FBI training. He was hoping to be sent to the D.C. branch, but is sent to the “Graceland” beachfront house in California under orders from his supervisor. This house has other undercover federal agents from FBI, DEA and Customs in residence that immerse themselves in their cases: they bond with the culprit to catch those who evade normal jurisdiction.  Secrets are kept amongst each housemate that add tension and have the potential to endanger covers.

Case Files-Paul Briggs (Daniel Sunjata): Briggs is an intelligent FBI agent who finished near the top of his FBI class. His background is a mystery that Mike has been sent to investigate. Briggs does his job effectively and calls an “audible” if one of his own is in danger. He is the lead on the case of international gangster Bello (Gbenga Akinnagbe), and may be involved deeper than anyone of his housemates realizes.

Joe “Johnny” Tuturro (Manny Montana): Mostly referred to as “Johnny”, his relaxed nature is balanced by his dedication to his assignments.  His personality can be seen as annoying depending on the mood of the housemate in question. Johnny is a part of Brigg’s cover story whenever called upon to assist in undercover investigations. Dale Jakes does not always get along with this agent due to differences of opinion.

Paige Arkin (Serida Swan):Agent that is good at blending in to her assignments. Briggs and she have a history. Paige cares about those she works with at the “Graceland” beach house, including new housemate Mike Warren. She is skilled at providing backup in situations, whether it as on an assignment or at a local bar.

Catherine “Charlie” DeMarco (Vanessa Ferlito):Charlie is a federal agent with an amazing ability to get into character on an assignment.   Her recent assignments involve the pursuit of Odin, a drug dealer with connections to Bello’s operation. She assists in getting Mike Warren involved in this case and works with him and Briggs as the case develops. Currently, she is working with agent from across the border to find dangerous gang member by the nickname “Jangles”

Dale Jakes (Brandon Jay McLaren):Little is known about Dale Jakes among those in the house as the agent keeps to himself.  When not on a case, he attends to a personal matter that brings out the worst in his personality. He can be easy going, but the matter of his private life outside of the “Graceland” beach house makes him irritable. Johnny chooses wrong time to cross paths with him and finds this out.

Assignment Progress (Where The Story Left Off): Mike Warren  is no longer undercover in Bello investigation…The hunt for Odin and Jangles is getting more intense as these two elements complicated the Bello case…Paul Briggs has been guarding his secrets and soon finds out he has added another to that already growing list…Mike Warren has confided in Paige about the hidden mission he has had since coming to "Graceland" beach house.

My intent here was to bring viewers up to date on this show. It airs on the USA Network Thursdays at 10:00pm. No word yet as of publishing time if this show has gotten renewed or the initial order extended.

*Sources-IMDB.com for actor and character information

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