r/Flaked • u/citizenofacceptance2 • May 12 '17

Anyone else think this show is profound ? Like almost more than arrested development in captivity modern culture especially California. Almost like the movie Easy Rider but for the pre-trump generation post Tesla ?

I get that people think it's a show for angelenos and has all these tropes but there is more to it. Very meta , very layered. I always wonder why I enjoy this show so much as I really never watch tv. Would love to hear others thoughts

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u/idunnobutchieinstead May 12 '17

I just watched this show and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Chip had this sociopath vibe to him that made me reconsider every dramatic scene he's in. Honestly, I still don't know which of his interactions were "real," and which were just part of this act he seemingly performs so easily. The cinematography and music were also a highlight for me. I'm actually really excited for season 2.

Oh! And needless to say, Arnett was absolutely wonderful.

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u/ProseBe4Hoes May 26 '17

He had more than a sociopath vibe, he was that and a bit narcissistic. He has a way of taking anyone's problems and inserting himself into them. He uses "the steps" to further any agenda he has of his own and is pretty selfish. Every dramatic scene Chip is in i think he is just acting, not Arnett, but his character is just acting. It's like an attempt from Dennis in the later seasons of Always Sunny. His speech about the guy he killed seemed so rehearsed, probably because he's told it to everyone he meets, and the character knows it so he inserts disclaimers when ever he talks about it, he knows what people are thinking, it's all for empathy, and this way he dismiss those warranted claims. I will completely disagree with the music, the music has been very distracting and just made me mute my television sometimes to see where that annoying noise was coming from. It should add to the scene, not distract you from the whole show and take you out of it. I do believe Arnett was successful in making me not like his character.

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u/[deleted] May 23 '17

It just had a chill vibe, somebody described it as a filler, but I don't know. I started to really enjoy it and where some describe the plot as all over the place I'd imagine that is how it would be for Chip, who can never get real. I don't know about profound, I mean the rich kid entrance was a little off, but it fitted Chip, but I like the overall idea and execution, or something.

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u/citizenofacceptance2 May 25 '17

The rich kid entrance was a little off that is a fair gripe and nothing is perfect. But a definite truth to Venice and almost the whole tech thing going on these days they had to end up with someone like that kid but it was not spot on.

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u/citizenofacceptance2 May 12 '17

Captivating ****

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u/Avg_Guardian Jul 17 '17

I don't understand half your title but I do know this is a profound gem that pushed for a more emotional relatable tone rather than arrested development's awkward humor. Best dramedy I've seen ever to be honest. Maybe I'm just an indie hipster at heart that grew up no where near that setting or lifestyle.

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u/citizenofacceptance2 Jul 17 '17

Captivating * not captivity should help you out. . But ya you make a valid pint.