Flaked

Flaked is an American comedy web television series that stars Will Arnett, who developed it alongside the creator/executive producer of Arrested Development, Mitch Hurwitz.[2][3] The first season consisted of eight episodes, which were released simultaneously worldwide on March 11, 2016.[4] In July 2016, the series was renewed for a six-episode second season,[5] which premiered on June 2, 2017.[6]

Flaked
Season 1 poster
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
Composer(s)Stephen Malkmus[1]
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Running time30-43 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Electric Avenue Productions
  • A Thousand Words, Ltd.
  • The Hurwitz Company
  • Electus
  • Principato-Young Entertainment
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11) –
June 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)

Columnist Cindy Elavsky describes the show as being about "a self-help guru named Chip who's struggling to stay a step ahead of his own lies."[7]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18March 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
26June 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)

Season 1 (2016)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Westminster"Wally PfisterWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
22"Horizon"Wally PfisterWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
33"Rose"Josh Gordon & Will SpeckWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
44"Palms"Josh Gordon & Will SpeckWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
55"Electric"Tom DiCilloWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
66"Shell"Tom DiCilloWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
77"7th"Wally PfisterWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)
88"Sunset"Wally PfisterWill Arnett & Mark ChappellMarch 11, 2016 (2016-03-11)

Season 2 (2017)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
91"Day One"Michael Patrick JannWill Arnett & Mark ChappellJune 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)
102"Day Two"Michael Patrick JannMaggie RoweJune 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)
113"Day Three"Mark ChappellBobby BowmanJune 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)
124"Day Four"Will ArnettJim VallelyJune 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)
135"Day Five"Ben BermanEvan Mann & Gareth ReynoldsJune 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)
146"Day Six"Ben BermanWill Arnett & Mark ChappellJune 2, 2017 (2017-06-02)

Reception

The first season received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 35% based on 31 reviews, with an average rating of 5.12/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Dull and pointless, Flaked makes it uncomfortably clear that the man-child persona is no longer compelling."[11] On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 43 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12]

The show was criticized by Emily VanDerWerff of Vox for "stupid plot twists" and devolving into melodrama.[13]

References
  1. "Stephen Malkmus Is Scoring Will Arnett's New Netflix Series 'Flaked'". Billboard. 12 February 2016.
  2. Todd Spangler. "Netflix Sets Will Arnett Comedy 'Flaked' for 2016". Variety.
  3. "'Flaked' On Netflix: Will Arnett Comedy Series To Stream In 2016". The Huffington Post.
  4. Lisa de Moraes (January 17, 2016). "Netflix Unveils Premiere Dates For 'Orange Is The New Black,' 'The Get Down,' 'Flaked' And Others". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Lincoln, Ross A (28 July 2016). "Netflix Renews Will Arnett's 'Flaked' For 2017 Second Season". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. Pedersen, Erik (April 18, 2017). "'Flaked': Netflix Sets Season 2 Premiere Date For Will Arnett Comedy". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. Elavsky, Cindy (January 29, 2015). "Celebrity Extra". King Features. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  8. Sage, Alyssa (February 11, 2016). "Netflix Releases Trailer for Will Arnett's 'Flaked'". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  9. Andreeva, Nellie (September 29, 2015). "Christopher Mintz-Plasse Joins Will Arnett's Netflix Comedy Series 'Flaked'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  10. Petski, Denise (October 6, 2016). "Elisabeth Rohm Joins 'Flaked'; John Marshall Jones In 'The Fosters'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  11. "Flaked: Season 1". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  12. "Flaked". Metacritic. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  13. VanDerWerff, Emily (March 13, 2016). "Flaked review: Stupid plot twists ruin this new Netflix comedy". Vox Media. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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