Feuerstein

Feuerstein is as laid-back charming as he was at the start, but the show feels both silly and scattershot, in part because the episodes try to tell too many stories at once, and tell none of them well.

Critic's Corner Thursday 2009

After an accident on the family farm leaves her with a nasty wound that won't heal, Dr. Hank (Mark Feuerstein) is called into action by her daughter Libby (Meredith Hagner).

Keck's Exclusives: Julie Benz is a Royal Pain 2011

But for Season 3, premiering Wednesday at 9/8c, there are a few clouds on the horizon for brothers, best friends and business partners Hank (Mark Feuerstein) and Evan Lawson (Paulo Costanzo).

Royal Pains' Feuerstein: Hank and Evan Go to a "Dark Place" and 5 More Things From Season 3 2011

Art will intimate life for Feuerstein: The second episode of Season 3 will not only see Feuerstein hit the football field with recent Super Bowl champ Greg Jennings of the Green Bay Packers, but also with his longtime friend and real-life high school football rival Michael B. Silver NYPD Blue.

Royal Pains' Feuerstein: Hank and Evan Go to a "Dark Place" and 5 More Things From Season 3 2011

"Not only was our father estranged from us but — like father, like son — our grandfather was estranged from our father for many, many years because Eddie decided to marry the woman that became our mother," Feuerstein says.

Royal Pains' Feuerstein: Hank and Evan Go to a "Dark Place" and 5 More Things From Season 3 2011

In the interview below, Feuerstein discusses how Hank's relationships with the two have been compromised and teases that his upcoming directorial debut includes a hip-hop video.

VIDEO: Royal Pains' Mark Feuerstein Says Hank Will Face His Greatest Medical Challenge Yet 2012

Along with facing medical challenges, Feuerstein says Hank will question his trust in two people close to him: Divya (Reshma Shetty) and his brother Evan (Paulo Costanzo).

VIDEO: Royal Pains' Mark Feuerstein Says Hank Will Face His Greatest Medical Challenge Yet 2012

The Emmy-winning actor will appear in two episodes of the USA dramedy as Ted Roth, the grandfather of Hank (Mark Feuerstein) and Evan (Paulo Costanzo) and father of Henry Winkler's Eddie.

Royal Pains: Ed Asner to Play Hank and Evan's Grandfather 2011

Mark Feuerstein says his Royal Pains' is going to face his greatest medical challenge yet.

VIDEO: Royal Pains' Mark Feuerstein Says Hank Will Face His Greatest Medical Challenge Yet 2012

"It was the first time she left the Hamptons and now, she sees that she can not only survive on her own in another part of the world, but she can thrive and help other people," Feuerstein says.

Royal Pains' Feuerstein: Hank and Evan Go to a "Dark Place" and 5 More Things From Season 3 2011