👉 Avery is an American television series that aired from 1987 to 1990. The show was created by David Simon and starred Jack Nicholson as Avery, a young man who becomes involved in a dangerous drug ring in the fictional town of Pecos, Texas. The show's popularity led to several spin-offs and sequels, including "The Last House on the Left" (1988) and "Avery's Family" (1990).