24 Hour Rental

Season

2014

4.6

In a "Clerks" meets "Sopranos" gangster series, petty criminals operate a shady video rental store. Forget about gallows humor, 24Hr. Rental is black comedy 2 weeks after the execution. 24 HOUR RENTAL follows Tracker (Orzari), a former Mafia boss. Having barely avoided an early retirement in a shallow grave, he now operates a seedy video store. Struggling to stay afloat in the Internet age, Tracker runs his shop as a front for a host of petty crimes-from fencing jewellery to peddling dope cut with Drano and desperation-all in hopes of returning to power.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Fingered by Fate

Tracker (Romano Orzari), a fallen Mafia boss, now operates a seedy video store as a front for a host of petty crimes-from fencing jewelry to peddling dope and illegal porn-all in hopes of returning to power. In the series pilot, Tracker receives a "friendly" visit from his old "colleague"" Khivisto (Vlasta Vrana), head of the Balkan crime family, reminding him of his debts. Back at the store, he makes a deal with a regular supplier and accidentally buys a human finger-along with a big diamond ring-then meets the next generation of Slavic Satanists.

S1 • E2

The Silent Treatment

Tracker negotiates his debts over an open grave with Junior (Chris Ratz), Khvisto's son, while Jaime (Leslie Seiler) discovers Floyd's (Aaron Berg) cab has turned into a serial killer's basement. Meanwhile, rival video store owner Paul (Mike Smith) rents a 24 Hour Rental from new employee Sarah (Kate Ross) and gets a receipt that looks like a sex offender's rap sheet.

S1 • E3

The Wages of Sin Are $70

Tracker (Romano Orzari), Buzz (Michael Biehn), Ace (Adam Kenneth Wilson) and Floyd (Aaron Berg) go to Hollywood Hits to teach Paul (Mike Smith) a lesson. At the video store, Mafia goons looking for Tracker hold Sarah (Kate Ross) and Sam (Marc Senior) hostage.

S1 • E4

Diamonds Are an Asshole's Best Friend

Tracker (Romano Orzari) meets with his brother the Don (Salvatore Antonio) and is introduced to the mysterious Mistress (Amanda Lisman). They're looking for a missing ring, and a missing finger, for which they'll pay him handsomely. They also want to rope Tracker back into the family. With a noose. Then, a visit to the doctor results in a very rewarding cleanse.

S1 • E5

The Tangled Web We Weave

With Junior (Chrs Ratz) in possession of the Mistress' ring as collateral for Tracker's gambling debts, Tracker (Romano Orzari) sends Ace (Adam Kenneth Wilson) on a hunt for a replacement finger. Meanwhile, the video store gets a visit from Paul-and the police, hot on the trail of an illegal 24 Hour Rental. But Paul's plan to shut down the store quickly hits a snag.

S1 • E6

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Junior (Chris Ratz) promises to return the ring, but only if Tracker (Romano Orzari) passes a test of loyalty that ends up involving a pimp, a gypsy and a magic bullet. At the video store, Sarah (Kate Ross) is caught with her fingers in the till and Ace (Adam Kenneth Wilson) attempts a new way of cooking meth. And the Don decides retrieving the missing finger won't fill his quota of dismembered body parts.

S1 • E7

A Short Guide to Getting Heads

After a gory delivery to the Mistress (Amanda Lisman) and the Don (Salvatore Antonio), Tracker is back in the family-and expected to make significant financial contributions. Ace (Adam Kenneth Wilson) presents a slightly unorthodox business plan to Tracker. And Khivisto (Vlasta Vrana) receives bad news.

S1 • E8

Night of the Junkie Dead

As Tracker (Romano Orzari) recovers from an operation, Ace's (Adam Kenneth Wilson) cathouse descends into carnage, forcing Jaime (Leslie Seiler) to take over. And Sarah's relationship with her junkie boyfriend Myles (Tyler Kyte) comes to a messy end.

S1 • E9

The Curse of the Gypsy Part

Tracker's operation is finally making money, but he's haunted by dreams of a vengeful gypsy. Sarah (Kate Ross) moves in with Sam (Marc Senior), but has her doubts about their future. Jaime's (Leslie Seiler) escorts are turning profits and stomachs, while Ace (Adam Kenneth Wilson) and JR (Gavin Crawford) make an avant-garde porno.

S1 • E10

The Last Porno Show

As Ace (Adam Kenneth Wilson) and JR (Gavin Crawford) prepare for the porno premiere, Tracker (Romano Orzari) becomes concerned with Ace's (Adam Kenneth Wilson) dwindling drug business. Back at the store, Paul's (Mike Smith) back with a new vice cop, one unwilling to ignore the fact that the store's illegal porn collection looks like a Ukrainian hard drive.

S1 • E11

Shit Rolls Downhill

Power moves by the Don and Mistress leads to a brewing gang war, while Buzz goes on the hunt for the missing gypsy. At Khvisto's underground fight club, halfway between an MMA match and a joy division, Tracker receives a fateful ultimatum. He is kidnapped as he delivers Khvisto message.

S1 • E12

Through the Looking Glass

With Tracker missing, Floyd (Aaron Berg) and Buzz (Michael Biehn) search for their lost friend. Tracker's life or death situation requires intervention from the Don (Salvatore Antonio), and likely at least three emergency proctologists.