Flaked

I've been a huge fan of both writers work for Arrested Development and The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, so when Flaked turned up at the top of my Netflix homepage I decided to give it a try.

First, this show is definitely a testament to Arnett's acting. His character is moody, complex, and incredibly relateable. I would not categorize Flaked as a comedy at all, although it has its funny moments, the focus of the show is intense drama with several strong characters in a difficult situation.

The acting and the story aren't really what makes this show for me, though. There's something else about it, a certain je ne sais quoi as they say, that's very hard to explain. Flaked is beautiful.

The soundtrack is outstanding, and the cinematography, set dressing, just about every little detail somehow combine to evoke in me every bit of nostalgia that I've ever had for life in a small town. I've fallen in love with Flaked for the experience of watching it, and that's not something that happens to me very often.

This show start very slow and somehow draws you in. All of the characters are deeply flawed, especially Will Arnett's character but you can't help but full in love with them all. A beautiful, emotional and intelligent show. Keep up the good work. More eolpisodes!

I started watching this a year or two ago and found it boring. My friend recommended it to me recently when we were talking about Blades of Glory (Will Arnett was a supporting cast member with his then-wife Amy Poehler). I gave it another try. I love this show. Like others have said, it is understated. You get to like the characters, especially Chip, in spite of his gross imperfections. Kudos to Will Arnett. He is a great actor. He is also a talented writer.

Unlike the other comments here, I totally identify with the younger women who gravitate to Chip. He is handsome and sexy, not to mention his voice. Remember these are women with tons of baggage and probably a daddy complex.

I saw this on Netflix, I decided to give it a chance. So I watched the first episode and I was shocked at how good it really is. This is not slapstick humor nor is it over the top. The lead role is Chip, he is a 40 something guy who runs a stool shop in downtown Venice. He is a troubled individual who simply survives life. He is a recovering alcoholic with a tragic past and yet he chooses to endure even if his existence is not entirely humorous. There is a great deal of emotion with the characters, including his roommate Dennis and his love interest London.

While the shows situations don't always fit into place, it is like watching those people you know in real life as an adult but don't associate with because they don't fit into your lifestyle. This is truly like walking a mile in the shoes of a mans life that is worth watching.

9/10

Will Arnett stars in this beautiful comedy/drama Netflix Original. The whole show is about change: Chip (Arnett) refuses to change anything about his life. He rides a bike, does not have a cellphone, sells the same stool since 2008. When his friends, entourage and town try to move on from the way things are, he will do whatever is in his power to prevent that. Also, the past is literally chasing Chip.

Great writing, great acting and directed in such a comfortable manner that really illustrates how the characters perceive their life in this city that is stuck on hold. The soundtrack is amazing and fits perfectly with the tone and the colours of the show.

I strongly feel that it is the most underrated show on Netflix.