6.543 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestA news crew comes to profile the gang as the reality of the lottery win sets in. The girls go on a high-end shopping spree in advance of the Gold Star block party, as Antonio and his family deal with the aftermath of the gang's new status. Meanwhile, the police investigate the Gold Star robbery.
What would you do if you won the lottery? How would it change your life? Follow a group of seven gas station employees in Queens, New York, who have been chipping into a lottery pool for years, never thinking they'd actually win. They need to be careful what they wish for, because while the money could solve problems for each of them, it will forever change the close-knit bonds these friends have formed.
Acting
Lorraine Bruce's Denise steals every scene she's in
Production
Grimy authentic Queens locations, not Hollywood fake
Creators
David Zabel, Jason Richman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
ABC canceled this after just two episodes aired, making it 2013's first cancellation. The remaining six episodes burned off during summer.
This was loosely based on British series 'The Syndicate,' but Americanized the class dynamics—British version kept sharper teeth on wealth critique.
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