Damages is an American television drama series created by the writing and production trio of Daniel Zelman and brothers Glenn and Todd A. Kessler (collectively known as KZK). It is broadcast in the United States on the cable network The 101 Network after originally airing on FX and is produced by the creators' own production company, KZK Productions. It premiered on July 24, 2007.

The series revolves around the brilliant yet ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes (Glenn Close), her protégée Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) and the law firm Hewes & Associates, located in New York City. The debut season finds Hewes attempting to win a class-action lawsuit against the former CEO of a corporation (Ted Danson) on behalf of his former workers.

The second season revolves around Patty's relationship with a man from her past (William Hurt) and a new cutthroat case against a big energy company, while Ellen seeks revenge against Patty. Also starring in the season were Timothy Olyphant, Marcia Gay Harden and John Doman.

The third season focuses on Patty being appointed by the government to retrieve hidden money from a Bernie Madoff-type, Louis Tobin, who scammed millions of people by investing in his business. The third season features Campbell Scott, Martin Short and Lily Tomlin.

Damages has received critical acclaim and numerous television awards, including a Golden Globe and three Emmy Awards for its first season. The show is noted for its nonlinear narrative, frequent use of plot twists, technical merit, season-long storylines and the acting ability of its cast.

On July 19, 2010 it was announced that DirecTV had picked up Damages for two more seasons, consisting of 10 episodes each, to air on their The 101 Network.

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