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- Netflix
- Jun 2, 2017
- Netflix
- Jun 2, 2017
Summary The comedy co-created by Will Arnett and Mark Chappell follows Chip's (Will Arnett) life and image as a guru is upturned after he falls for a waitress named London (Ruth Kearney), who his best friend (David Sullivan) also likes.
Created By: Will Arnett, Mark Chappell
- Netflix
- Jun 2, 2017
- Netflix
- Jun 2, 2017
Summary The comedy co-created by Will Arnett and Mark Chappell follows Chip's (Will Arnett) life and image as a guru is upturned after he falls for a waitress named London (Ruth Kearney), who his best friend (David Sullivan) also likes.
Created By: Will Arnett, Mark Chappell
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4.7
47% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
6% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
47% Negative
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 32 User Ratings
4.7
47% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
6% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
47% Negative
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
I understand the negativity surrounding Flaked, but the vast majority of these criticisms are entirely misplaced.
Many take issue with the fact that not a whole lot actually happens, which is a fair point, but the show isn't meant to be an exciting adventure, or even a day trip to the beach. It is a character study of a man who purposefully traps himself in a web of lies that service him in the moment, but come to entangle him in the future. It can be irritatingly slow at times, but that feeling of monotonous anxiety is exactly what the writers intended to create as it's a reflection of Chip(Arnett) and the overarching theme of momentary pleasures, mistaken for happiness, being enveloped by a sea of nothing. Flaked near flawlessly accomplishes was meant to.
As far as complaints about acting, Arnett is always fantastic in manipulative and selfish roles, Kearney's performance is melodramatic and seems false because her character is phony and melodramatic, and Sullivan and Basil portray helpless followers adeptly.
Flaked's writers make very good use of indirect characterization. On the surface many of the supporting characters seem to lack dimension, but if you look at how they conduct themselves and the minute expressions and mannerisms of the characters, they become much more interesting. This is true of the entire production.
While at first glance it may seem shallow and bland, the subtle developments and humor make Flaked a TV show that stands out. If you read between the lines, you'll see it for what it is, a 9 out of 10.
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SEASON 2
Flake's second season builds on the loose structure of the first, meandering its way back through Venice Beach and the unfolding drama and deceptions (often self-delusions). The slower pace remains the same, and the season is short, sweet, and as aimless as the first. This series is best watched with a few bottles of wine in a single sitting.
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SEASON 2
I like the show. but where does it go from here ? It seems like it just ended like a movie. Is there even gonna be a season 3? Is he an alcoholic or not?
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SEASON 2
This show badly needs to be canceled. Terrible acting and writing. Finding out that Will Arnett relapsed because of this s--t makes it even worse. Its bad enough when acting takes actors to dark places, but when it's the price being paid for something that isn't even good...... Sigh. I really hope Will comes to his senses, or at least Netflix does.
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SEASON 2
Why did I even give this a second chance? why? Silly me, I should've known. If you're thinking about giving this show a second chance, DON'T. The plot looks like a really bad writte fanfiction. Save yourself. The acting itself is poor and makes you cringe the entire time. This time, not even Venice nor the soundtrack was able to save you and your band of poracci, Arnett.
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SEASON 2
I am disgusted by the fact that actual shows with a potential got canceled because they were "too succesful" as the Netflix CEO himself said in a recent interview, and then this **** things gets a second season just because Will Arnett bought viewers. Truly disgusting!
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