Summary
The entire series of Spin City, starring Michael J. Fox, is now streaming on Prime Video after years of limited availability on digital platforms.
Spin City is a political comedy that revolves around the Deputy Mayor of New York City and his team's endeavors to prevent the Mayor from facing humiliation and media scrutiny. The show has garnered Emmy nominations, with Michael J. Fox notably winning an Emmy for his outstanding performance.
Michael J. Fox's show, Spin City, is now available for streaming in its entirety after years of limited availability. The political sitcom, created by Gary David Goldberg and Bill Lawrence, premiered in 1996 and aired on ABC until 2002. Initially centered around Fox's character, Mike Flaherty, the Deputy Mayor of New York City, the show follows his team as they constantly rescue the Mayor from embarrassment and the media. Spin City garnered multiple Emmy nominations, with Fox taking home the award in 2000 for his performance.
According to Comicbook.com, Prime Video now offers the complete series of Spin City for streaming. Previously, the show had not been fully available digitally, and physical DVD copies were often expensive on the secondary market. In 2020, an Australian streamer began offering the political comedy, and in 2021, it became one of the titles on Pluto TV, a free streaming service with advertisements. However, its inclusion on Prime Video marks the first time the entire series is accessible on a major streaming platform. It is important to note that the show is still not available for digital purchase.
Spin City Had A Seriously Stacked Cast
Fox departed Spin City at the conclusion of season 4 due to Parkinson's disease symptoms, resulting in his character being replaced by Charlie Sheen. Despite continuing for two additional seasons, the sitcom never quite managed to recapture the essence it had with its original lead actor. However, the show remains noteworthy for featuring a talented cast, many of whom would go on to achieve greater fame, while others were already esteemed during that time. Notable names in the Spin City ensemble included Carla Gugino, who has since collaborated frequently with Mike Flanagan, Alan Ruck, who experienced a career resurgence with his role as Connor on Succession, Michael Boatman (known for The Good Fight), Connie Britton (known for Friday Night Lights and The White Lotus), Jennifer Esposito (known for Blue Bloods and The Boys), and Heather Locklear, who gained massive success through her role in Melrose Place. Additionally, veteran actor Richard Kind, a Tony Award nominee, was also part of the cast.
Spin City co-stars Kind and Fox recently had a reunion, bringing back memories of their collaboration on the 1990s comedy. The show, which was previously difficult to find, is now available on Prime Video, potentially attracting a new audience and nostalgic viewers. Streaming platforms have shown a preference for relaxed shows with numerous episodes, and this political satire certainly fits the bill with an impressive 145 episodes to binge.