The pilot was written by Ian Edelman and executive produced by the Entourage team, including Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss and Julian Farino.

HBO cancelled the series in December 2011 after two seasons, citing its failure to generate a large audience and buzz.

Executive producer Mark Wahlberg told GQ magazine in January 2012 that he hoped the show would be picked up by another network after HBO's cancellation.

HBO offered a free early online-only premiere of the series on platforms such as iTunes and YouTube before its television debut.

The opening title sequence, created by Isaac Lobe and the directing duo Josh & Xander and produced by @radical.media, features the theme song 'I Need a Dollar' performed by Aloe Blacc of Stones Throw Records.

The title sequence was shot in New York City and combines video and photography montage to evoke themes of grit, hunger, ambition and the multicultural pursuit of money in the city.

The first season received mixed reviews and scored 60% on Metacritic based on 26 critics, with several reviewers comparing it, often unfavorably, to Entourage.

The second season received more positive reception, with critics like Maureen Ryan of Huffington Post noting it had more discipline and focus than season one.