Las Vegas

Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run the day-to-day operations of the casino. Following his departure, former Marine Danny McCoy, Ed's former protégé, becomes the Montecito's new President of Operations.

Las Vegas (2003-2008) is an American network drama created by Gary Scott Thompson for NBC. Strict former CIA officer Ed Deline (James Caan) runs the day-to-day operations of the Montecito, a major casino, until he steps aside and hands the job to former Marine Danny McCoy (Josh Duhamel), his onetime protégé. Danny must manage the property's security, its staff, and the pressures of a business built on risk, while Ed's family life and the Montecito's constant demands keep pulling at both men. Across five seasons, the series is built around case-driven operational problems at the resort, with each episode bringing a new threat, scheme, or crisis to contain before it reaches the guests and the bottom line. Its tone is glossy, fast, and action-tinged, with a polished surface masking the strain of loyalty and ambition. Set in present-day Las Vegas, the show mixes casino spectacle with crime and security drama. Fans of Ocean's Eleven, Burn Notice, and Dallas will find resonance in its slick surfaces, power struggles, and hard-edged loyalty. The series was canceled after five seasons.

Audience reception is positive, with the series holding steady in the high-sevens across its run and praised as a glossy, fast-paced casino drama.

• Ocean's Elevenglossy high-stakes workplace drama with procedural crime and action in a gambling setting
• Burn Noticeserialized crime drama with a charismatic lead and workplace power struggles
• Dallasensemble drama of power, loyalty and hidden corporate-style operations

Created by

Gary Scott Thompson

Release Date

2003-09-22

Episode runtime

41 min

Rating

7.4 / 10 (271)

What is Las Vegas about?

A former CIA security chief hands his casino operations job to a former Marine protégé at the Montecito in Las Vegas.

What is Las Vegas like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Las Vegas as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Las Vegas violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Las Vegas as mild.

What did critics think of Las Vegas?

Audience reception is positive, with the series holding steady in the high-sevens across its run and praised as a glossy, fast-paced casino drama.

Which shows are like Las Vegas?

Shows with a similar feel include Ocean's Eleven, Burn Notice, and Dallas.

How long is Las Vegas?

Las Vegas: 5 seasons, 106 episodes.

Is Las Vegas still running?

No, Las Vegas was canceled.

Where can I watch Las Vegas?

In United States, Las Vegas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.