Lights Out is creator Warren Leight's drama examining the ins and outs of professional boxing, the criminal underworld of the East Coast and the widespread impact of the global economic crisis on people from all demographics. It follows Patrick "Lights" Leary in his attempts to save his family from financial ruin and address the unsatisfying conclusion to his own career as a heavyweight champion. He runs a gym with his hard-nosed father and his philandering gambler of a brother while trying to maintain a crumbling but still lavish lifestyle at home with his wife and three daughters. Things get especially complicated for Lights when he falls in with a duplicitous gangster who is equal parts mentor and menace.

Cast

Holt McCallany stars as Patrick Leary, his first lead TV role after a consistent but low-profile career as a supporting player in film.

Pablo Schreiber plays Johnny, Patrick's supportive but unreliable brother and manager.

Catherine McCormack pulls a lot of the show's dramatic weight as Theresa, Patrick's passionate wife who disapproves of his return to boxing.

Stacy Keach brings his distinct growl to Robert "Pops" Leary, the tough-as-nails trainer who raised Patrick and Johnny with the same intensity as his conditioning regimen for boxers.

Bill Irwin lends an admirable amount of subtlety to Hal Brennan, the slick gangster who supports Lights for his own mysterious ends.

Reg E. Cathey plays fight promoter Barry Word, the ultimate snake in a suit.

Meredith Hagner, Ryann Shane and Lily Pilblad play Ava, Daniella and Katie, Patrick and Theresa's daughters.

Lights Out airs on Tuesday nights at 10:00 PM on FX.