On Becoming a God in Central Florida

2019 · TV Series · TV-MA · 60 min · ★ 6.5 · 81% critics

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In early-1990s Orlando, a newly widowed, broke water park employee decides to fight back after a pyramid scheme leaves her ruined. Using nerve, hustle, and a talent for manipulation, she tries to climb the organization’s ranks and chase a version of the American dream on her own terms.

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Years: 2019
Release date: 2019-08-25
Network: Showtime
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Runtime: 60 min
Critic score: 81/100
TMDB rating: 6.5/10 (62 votes)

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If you enjoy dark, quirky stories about ambition and scams with a strong central performance, this could click, especially if you liked Baskets or The Curse; Not for you if you want light comedy or uplifting, feel-good viewing.

Pros: sharp dark humor; strong lead performance; vivid 90s Florida | Cons: repetitive stretches; uneven tone; can feel bleak