robotpony

I grew up in the era of the original PC, the BBS evolution, and onward. This show captures the high points of the drama I remember from the media, in a way that tweaks the imagination of my younger nerd. While not history, the gist of the series emits an air of authenticity, at least for me. The set dressing and casting of the show is also spot on, feeling very much like the tech scene of my youth. If you're a hacker at heart, this show is one of the shows that will remind you of where hackers came from.

This series took a few episodes to warm up, but once it did it was a gem. It's a rich, layered comedy, with superb writing, and jokes that appeal to teens and adults alike. I'm still amazed at how consistently great this show is, and have seen each season more than once. Don't get hung up on the unique combination of animals and humans, this is part of the ruse, and part of the comedy. You'll find simple and dark laughs in the setup, as well as through the entire series. This stuff is comedy gold.

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.

Flaked is a train wreck of a show, albeit a somewhat slow and aimless one. The drama has a warm, low-key vibe that is a lot of fun over a bottle or two of wine. The show is a good reminder that not all problems have obvious paths, sharp edges, or abrupt crescendos, some just play themselves out slowly as people evolve.