Vegas is an American period drama television series that ran on CBS from September 25, 2012 to May 10, 2013. The series starred Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis. The series was co-created by Las Vegas chronicler and Casino screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi, who also wrote the pilot.
Vegas received a 22-episode full season on October 23, 2012. CBS later reduced the order to 21 episodes. On March 7, 2013, CBS announced that Vegas would move to Friday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET, beginning April 5, 2013. On May 10, 2013, CBS canceled the series after one season.
Synopsis
Set in 1960s Las Vegas, the series centers on Sheriff Ralph Lamb (Quaid) and his dealings with Chicago mobster Vincent Savino (Chiklis), who moved west to set up his own operation. The Lamb character is based on a real-life former rancher of the same name who served as Sheriff of Clark County from 1961 to 1979.
Cast and characters
Main
Dennis Quaid as Sheriff Ralph Lamb, a local rancher with service in the military police during World War II. Lamb is pressed into duty as Sheriff of Clark County when the Mob begins aggressively taking hold of the Las Vegas gambling industry. Michael Chiklis as Vincent Savino, manager of the Savoy Hotel, which is run by the Chicago Outfit. An expert in gambling, Savino previously ran casinos for the Mob in Havana before being sent to run the Savoy. While being a high-ranking mob associate and close to Chicago mob capo Angelo LaFratta, he is not a made man due to being a quarter Irish on his father's side (while in other episodes he is said to be a full member of the Outfit). Carrie-Anne Moss as Katherine O'Connell, the Las Vegas Assistant District Attorney. Jason O'Mara as Deputy Jack Lamb, Ralph's younger brother who serves as his deputy. Taylor Handley as Dixon Lamb, Ralph's son. His youthful exuberance makes it difficult for Ralph to trust his judgment at times. Sarah Jones as Mia Rizzo, the Savoy count room manager responsible for skimming funds for the Mob.
Recurring
Aimee Garcia as Yvonne Sanchez, the receptionist working at the sheriff's station and Dixon's later lover. Vinessa Shaw as Laura Savino, Savino's wife. Michael O'Neill as Las Vegas mayor Ted Bennett, who is standing for re-election. He is later defeated by an associate of Savino's. Shawn Doyle as Patrick Byrne, an FBI agent investigating Savino. Melinda Clarke as Lena Cavallo, Mia's mother. Enver Gjokaj as Tommy Stone, entertainment director at The Savoy. Mia and he have an affair after her falling out with Jack. Michael Ironside as Porter Gainsley, a mining tycoon responsible for Ralph's wife's death and Savino's forced partner in acquiring The Tumbleweed for Chicago.