John from Cincinnati

John from Cincinnati

TV-MA 2007 · 1 season · 10 eps · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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In Imperial Beach, California, the Yosts—a dysfunctional family of surfers—intersect with two new arrivals to the community: a dim-but-wealthy surfing enthusiast and man spurned by the Yosts years ago.

Created by David Milch, Kem Nunn

Network: HBO

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