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In the pilot of Banshee, our protagonist has just gotten out from a long stint in prison, bangs a random bartenderess, then goes to see an old friend about his next move: he wants to look up his old ...

The 2013 drama series, which recently got a second wind on Max, exposes the seamy side of small town life. Antony Starr and Ivana Milecevic in 'Banshee' (2013) (Credit: Cinemax via IMDb). Editor’s ...