Florida Man
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Florida Man

"Some places just reel you in."

6.5
Yr 2023
Status Ended
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

A disgraced cop in debt is forced to return to his home state of Florida for a shady mission only to get swept up in a wild — and deadly — treasure hunt.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 42 /100

Critical reception for Florida Man is distinctly mixed to negative, with reviewers divided over whether its chaotic, meme-inspired premise works as a serialized crime comedy. Several critics found the series overstretched, pointing out that pacing issues and a bloated runtime detract from the central mystery, ultimately feeling more like an overlong Tarantino imitation than a fully realized limited series.

On the other hand, some reviewers found guilty-pleasure entertainment in the show's sheer unpredictability and eccentric energy. Praise was directed toward the game ensemble cast and the wild plot escalations, making it a mildly engaging diversion for viewers who enjoy offbeat noir and absurd pulp adventures, even if it falls short of being essential viewing.

“It is overstuffed and imbalanced, but its chaotic premise means that it is completely unpredictable.”

“Absurd and mildly entertaining, ‘Florida Man’ tries its best to blend mystery with comedy but ultimately falls short of delivering at a steady pace.”

“part murder mystery, part long con, chock full of juicy characters and chewy, worth-the-wait plot development”

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Netflix
US • CA • UK
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US • CA • UK
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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 13, 2023
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
122