Tommy (TV series)

Plot

The series follows Abigail "Tommy" Thomas, who becomes the first female Chief of Police for the LAPD after a federal judge orders the hiring of a female police chief. A former NYPD officer, Tommy is divorced, has an adult daughter and granddaughter in Los Angeles, and is gay.

Cast and characters

Edie Falco portrays LAPD Chief Abigail "Tommy" Thomas, a former NYPD captain who accused her superior of sexual misconduct, becoming a feminist hero but ruining her career; she is a lesbian. Michael Chernus plays Ken Rosey, a lawyer and speechwriter. Adelaide Clemens is Blake Sullivan, communications director. Russell G. Jones plays Donn Cooper, a Police Commander retained for his honest advice.

Olivia Lucy Phillip portrays Kate Jones, Tommy's daughter and a school psychologist. Vladimir Caamaño is Abner Diaz, a detective assigned as Tommy's driver and security. Joseph Lyle Taylor plays Deputy Mayor Doug Dudik. Thomas Sadoski portrays Mayor Buddy Gray, who hires Tommy after a scandal.

Tonye Patano is Mrs. Gates, Tommy's secretary. Luke Jones plays Henry, Kate's unfaithful husband. Naledi Murray is Luna, Tommy's granddaughter. Matt Dellapina is Vincent Siano, a journalist.

Katrina Lenk plays Kiley Mills, a sports agent and Tommy's romantic interest. Sasha Diamond is Ashley Kim, chief tech. Corbin Bernsen plays Milton Leakey, Tommy's predecessor.

Alexander Hodge is Eric Decker, chief tech. Philip Anthony-Rodriguez plays Vice Commander Rascal Santos. Chelsea Ingram is the Mayor's Assistant.

Production

On May 10, 2019, the series received a series order. It premiered on February 6, 2020, and was canceled on May 6, 2020. Edie Falco, Michael Chernus, Russell G. Jones, Olivia Lucy Phillip, and Adelaide Clemens were cast in lead roles in February 2019. Joseph Lyle Taylor and David Fierro joined in March 2019; Fierro exited in June 2019 and was replaced by Thomas Sadoski in August 2019.

Vladimir Caamaño joined as a series regular in August 2019. Katrina Lenk was cast in a recurring role in November 2019, and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez in January 2020. Despite the Los Angeles setting, most filming occurred in New York City.

Did You Know?

• The series holds a 65% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 20 reviews.
• Edie Falco's character Tommy is a lesbian who ultimately comes out during the series.