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: His character is deeply involved in the season's overarching mystery surrounding a movie star and a tragic cover-up.

In 2017, the "Michael" in the world of primarily refers to the introduction of actor Michael Gill to the cast for the show's fifth season. Character Profile: Doug Landry

: He acts as a high-level antagonist and client within the Hollywood ecosystem Ray navigates. "Ray Donovan" Michael(2017)

: The season begins with a significant jump forward, slowly revealing what happened during a "missing year" through heavy use of flashbacks.

: Gill’s performance brought a "House of Cards" style of cold, calculating corporate villainy to the gritty fixer drama. Season 5 Context (2017) : His character is deeply involved in the

The 2017 season is widely considered the most experimental and divisive of the series due to its non-linear storytelling.

: Much of the 2017 episodes focus on the emotional fallout of Abby Donovan’s battle with cancer, a storyline that many fans found "hellish" and deeply sad. : The season begins with a significant jump

: Who appeared in earlier seasons of the show as Rick "Sully" Sullivan's contact. 'Ray Donovan' Adds Rhys Coiro for Season 5