Flaked

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 11, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
4.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 15 out of 32

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  1. robotpony
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    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.
  2. OvaWaxoh
    Jun 4, 2017
    7
    I can see why the meandering plot and the overall slacker tone would annoy a lot of people. There's nothing much going on in season 2 of Flaked, much as in season 1.

    But this show is all about the mood. You have to let yourself fall into the vibe of an LA beach bum and the mellowness and melancholia of the thing will make sense to you. Will Arnett is at his best playing loud, brash    I can see why the meandering plot and the overall slacker tone would annoy a lot of people. There's nothing much going on in season 2 of Flaked, much as in season 1.

    But this show is all about the mood. You have to let yourself fall into the vibe of an LA beach bum and the mellowness and melancholia of the thing will make sense to you.

    Will Arnett is at his best playing loud, brash **** so here, playing a subdued, low-key **** he is kind of wasted. But hey.

    Not to everyone's taste, but a cleverer show than it might seem.    … Expand
  3. Lomachenko
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    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    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.    … Expand
  4. Scraper
    Jun 14, 2017
    7
    From an objective standpoint, there is nothing detestable about this show. Yet the reviews read like its an assault on the senses. I have no further desire to analyze the average joe-schmoe critic and their bent on making everything about the police or superheros. You have to pay attention to the dialogue in Flaked which has brash commentary on trendy crap that people like. Viewers judgeFrom an objective standpoint, there is nothing detestable about this show. Yet the reviews read like its an assault on the senses. I have no further desire to analyze the average joe-schmoe critic and their bent on making everything about the police or superheros. You have to pay attention to the dialogue in Flaked which has brash commentary on trendy crap that people like. Viewers judge new Star Wars movies like the bible is adding chapters. People demand the punch of McDonald's fat and salt in the things the watch and listen to. I like this show and I'm glad you don't.… Expand
  5. Contrail
    Jul 26, 2017
    7
    This is how the series was supposed to be in the first place.
    Some of the shortcomings of the first season are still here, but now it's a show that's actually worth watching.