The Emperor of Ocean Park

Synopsis

In the worlds of politics, academia, and the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard, Talcott Garland is an Ivy League law professor whose quiet life is shattered when his father, Judge Oliver Garland, dies of an apparent heart attack. The nature of the judge’s death is questioned by Tal’s sister, Mariah, a former journalist and inveterate conspiracy theorist, who believes that the judge, a failed Black nominee to the Supreme Court, met with foul play.

First Air Date: 2024-07-14

Last Air Date: 2024-09-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Sherman Payne

Networks: MGM+

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Top Cast

Forest Whitaker as Judge Oliver Garland
Grantham Coleman as Talcott Garland
Tiffany Mack as Mariah Garland
Paulina Lule as Kimmer Madison-Garland
Ora Jones as Claire Garland
Dyllan Yelverton as Bentley
Henry Simmons as Addison Garland
Bryan Greenberg as Howard Denton
Torrey Hanson as Jack Ziegler

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Chapter One (2024-07-14)

After renowned judge Oliver Garland is found dead in his home, his three adult children—Addison, Mariah, and Tal—gather for the funeral. Shocked by her father's abrupt passing, Mariah begins questioning if foul play was involved.
Ep. 2: Chapter Two (2024-07-21)

Two years after his shock announcement, Judge Garland contemplates his next career move. Discovering that another close to their family has been murdered, Mariah's suspicions around her father's demise grow further.
Ep. 3: Chapter Three (2024-07-28)

Tal's paranoia intensifies following his mysterious run-in with Agent McDermott; Mariah's investigation into her father's death has her reminiscing on her career as a Pulitzer Award-winning journalist.
Ep. 4: Chapter Four (2024-08-04)

Tal enlists a colleague's help to track Kimmer's whereabouts; furthering their investigation, Tal and Mariah look to an old friend of their father's for answers.
Ep. 5: Chapter Five (2024-08-11)

Stuck on a clue that The Judge left behind, Tal turns to his father's old chess buddy for help. Meanwhile, Mariah seeks the help of an old colleague to dig up information on Jack Ziegler.
Ep. 6: Chapter Six (2024-08-18)

Tal's distractedness and frustrations lead to an unexpected outburst that threatens his career and his marriage; Mariah uses her husband to chase a new lead.
Ep. 7: Chapter Seven (2024-08-25)

After discovering that their older brother is responsible for hiding a valuable piece of information, Tal and Mariah track down a reluctant Addison for answers.
Ep. 8: Chapter Eight (2024-09-01)

Following the tragic events in 2003, The Judge looks to Jack Ziegler to exact a plan of revenge.
Ep. 9: Chapter Nine (2024-09-08)

Tal and Mariah struggle with new information they've learned about their father's dealings. Still on the hunt for 'the arrangements', Tal sets a trap to draw out his adversaries.
Ep. 10: Chapter Ten (2024-09-15)

Tal and Mariah look to end the search for 'the arrangements' once and for all. Tal and Kimmer contemplate what's next for their relationship.