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]

Flipped
Poster
Written by
  • Damon Jones
  • Steve Mallory
Directed byRyan Case
Starring
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
  • Ryan Case
  • Joe Farrell
  • Damon Jones
  • Steve Mallory
  • Steve Burgess
Producers
  • Adrien Finkel
  • Whitney Hodack
CinematographyTopher Osborn
Production companyFunny or Die
Release
Original networkQuibi
Original releaseApril 6 (2020-04-06) –
April 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)
External links
Website

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.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [4]
1"An Artistic Vision"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 6, 2020 (2020-04-06)
Unemployed couple Jann and Cricket Melfi see an opportunity for their future after watching a home renovation television show.
2"Demo Day"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 6, 2020 (2020-04-06)
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 CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 6, 2020 (2020-04-06)
4"Sizzle Reel"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 7, 2020 (2020-04-07)
5"Exploring New Markets"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 8, 2020 (2020-04-08)
6"Finding Good Designers"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 9, 2020 (2020-04-09)
7"Putting Clients First"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
8"Creative Differences"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 13, 2020 (2020-04-13)
9"Expanding Your Brand"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 14, 2020 (2020-04-14)
10"Escaping Bad Contracts"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 15, 2020 (2020-04-15)
11"The Work Is Never Quite Done"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)

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.
2020 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series Kaitlin Olson Nominated [6]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Evangelista, Chris (March 6, 2020). "Quibi Offering 90-Day Free Trial For Potential Subscribers". /Film.
  3. 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.
  4. "Shows A-Z - flipped on quibi". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  5. "Flipped: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  6. "Flipped". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
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