| The Roku Channel | Season Premiere Date: April 15, 2022 |
Summary:
Originally slated for Quibi, the series inspired by George Huang's 1994 comedy of the same name follows intern Lou Simms (Kiernan Shipka) as she becomes obsessed with her boss, Joyce Holt (Diane Kruger), studio head of Fountain Pictures.
Genre(s):
Drama
Season 1 Episodes
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Mar 17, 2022
In many ways, Roku’s Swimming with Sharks satirizes the entertainment industry as effectively as the original, but times have changed. Although this series adheres to the premise, remains faithfully constructed, and comes with a solid ensemble cast, George Huang’s film was held together by Kevin Spacey. By taking these characters beyond the confines of Fountain Pictures early on, Kathleen Robertson humanizes them too much.
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Mar 16, 2022
It is possible that the full season – which only lasts another four episodes – tilts that entire show out of balance, or that Robertson and company are unable to resolve Lou’s backstory without tripping over a series of harmful cliches about mental health. But in a world where every streaming show seems to be angling for a prestigious cache, there’s something to be said for the way “Swimming With Sharks” loses itself in pulp. One thing is clear: if it doesn’t work, it won’t be the fault of the show’s two stars.
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Apr 15, 2022
Pre-pandemic, this might have been a juicy potboiler. Now, it’s just a slap away from being dated. ... Unlike the 1994 one, there’s not enough of the snide humor that made it so deliciously evil. Kruger gives it a Sharon Stone vibe, but she isn’t given enough lines that would make her seem smarter than others in the room.
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Air Date: April 15, 2022
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