Critics are ripping these 2 new Netflix series to shreds – and one has a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes
Posted April 17, 2023 by: Admin
Netflix releases a plethora of series each week, making it difficult for every new release to become a hit. Unlike a competitor like HBO, which follows a more boutique and curated approach to its content, Netflix produces a vast amount of content. Two of its most recent releases, Obsession and Florida Man, have received negative feedback from reviewers. Obsession, a four-part limited series based on the novella Damage, has received poor ratings from both critics and fans alike, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 43% and 21%, respectively. One critic criticized the show’s overuse of shlock, foreboding music, and depressing scenes of intimacy.
Florida Man, a crime drama produced by Jason Bateman’s production company, has received mixed reviews. While it has a 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, it has an 80% audience score, based on more than 50 users. The show’s title plays on the real-world meme and follows struggling ex-cop Mike Valentine, who is a gambling addict and owes money to a Philly mobster. It is interesting to note that both of these shows have made it into the US Top 10 as of Sunday. Obsession is ranked #6, while Florida Man is #2, just behind Beef.
This suggests that the “Top 10 TV Shows in the US Today” on the Netflix app is more a measure of newness than anything else. Viewers often give new shows a try when they appear on the app, but they do not always go on to receive positive reviews or ratings. It is worth noting that the 0% rating for Florida Man is based on only five critics’ takes at the moment, while the audience score is based on more than 50 users.
While these two shows have not received positive feedback from critics, they are still generating interest and viewership. With so many new releases, it is difficult for every show to become a hit, but Netflix continues to produce a variety of content for its subscribers to enjoy.
