Flipped (TV series)
Flipped is an American comedy series written by Steve Mallory and Damon Jones that debuted on Quibi on April 6, 2020.[1] Flipped is a feature film broken into several chapters under 10 minutes in length, the first three of which premiered upon Quibi's launch.[2]
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| Directed by | Ryan Case |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Cinematography | Topher Osborn |
| Production company | Funny or Die |
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| Original network | Quibi |
| Original release | April 6 – April 16, 2020 |
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Premise
Two self-proclaimed home renovation experts, intent on basic cable fame, are kidnapped by drug cartel members and forced to renovate their homes.[1] Olson says the series is inspired by Chip and Joanna Gaines.[3]
Cast
- Will Forte as Jann Melfi, Cricket's husband and a self-proclaimed artist who views himself as an intellectual, even if his on-camera commentaries don't always make sense.
- Kaitlin Olson as Cricket Melfi, Jann's wife and a woman who wants things done the right way or not at all.
- Arturo Castro as Diego, a Mexican sicario and gangster who works for Rumualdo Vasco, a powerful Mexican drug lord and cartel leader.
- Eva Longoria as Fidelia, Rumualdo's hot wife.
- Andy García as Rumualdo Vasco, a powerful Mexican drug lord, cartel leader and Diego's boss.
- Jerry O'Connell as Chazz Connelly, a co-host of "Pros and Connellys and Tiffany's husband.
- Rebecca Romijn as Tiffany Connelly, a co-host of "Pros and Connellys and Chazz's wife.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [4] | |
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| 1 | "An Artistic Vision" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 6, 2020 | |
| Unemployed couple Jann and Cricket Melfi see an opportunity for their future after watching a home renovation television show. | |||||
| 2 | "Demo Day" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 6, 2020 | |
| While renovating a house as part of their own show, Jann and Cricket stumble upon a large amount of cash hidden in the walls. | |||||
| 3 | "The Budget" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 6, 2020 | |
| 4 | "Sizzle Reel" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 7, 2020 | |
| 5 | "Exploring New Markets" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 8, 2020 | |
| 6 | "Finding Good Designers" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 9, 2020 | |
| 7 | "Putting Clients First" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 10, 2020 | |
| 8 | "Creative Differences" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 13, 2020 | |
| 9 | "Expanding Your Brand" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 14, 2020 | |
| 10 | "Escaping Bad Contracts" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 15, 2020 | |
| 11 | "The Work Is Never Quite Done" | Ryan Case | Damon Jones & Steve Mallory | April 16, 2020 | |
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 71% rating with an average score of 7.25 out of 10 based on 24 reviews. The site's critical consensus read: "Flipped's formatting doesn't do it many favors, but Kaitlin Olson and Will Forte dig into their characters with such skill and delight that it's hard not to have a good time anyway."[5]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series | Kaitlin Olson | Nominated | [6] |
References
- Petski, Denise (August 26, 2019). "Will Forte & Kaitlin Olson To Headline Quibi Comedy Series 'Flipped', Eva Longoria, Arturo Castro & Andy Garcia Also Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- Evangelista, Chris (March 6, 2020). "Quibi Offering 90-Day Free Trial For Potential Subscribers". /Film.
- Fernandez, Alexia (January 24, 2020). "Kaitlin Olson Says Her Upcoming Quibi Series Flipped 'Was Inspired' by Chip and Joanna Gaines". People. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- "Shows A-Z - flipped on quibi". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- "Flipped: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- "Flipped". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
External links
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