Lomachenko

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.