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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
Original release
NetworkQuibi
ReleaseApril 6 (2020-04-06) –
April 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)

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 multiple chapters under 10 minutes in length, the first three of which premiered upon Quibi's launch.[2]

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)
Cricket and Jann burn through the found money by renovating the house extravagantly and hiring a professional film crew. Then, they are visited by a set of criminals.
4"Sizzle Reel"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 7, 2020 (2020-04-07)
Cartel member Diego is impressed with the luxury of the house and can't believe they were so stupid to not take the money and run to another country. The Melfis show Diego their sizzle reel.
5"Exploring New Markets"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 8, 2020 (2020-04-08)
Diego forces Cricket and Jann to earn back the stolen money by renovating his mansion in Mexico.
6"Finding Good Designers"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 9, 2020 (2020-04-09)
Diego's boss, Rumualdo is impressed with Jann and Cricket's remodeling work. To please his boss, Diego gives Jann and Cricket to him, so they can remodel Rumualdo's house.
7"Putting Clients First"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
While Jann and Rumualdo bond over their love for music, Fidelia makes it clear she doesn't appreciate Cricket's remodeling plans.
8"Creative Differences"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 13, 2020 (2020-04-13)
The Melfis expect their remodel of Rumualdo's beach estate will set them free. But Diego intends to use them for his own business interests.
9"Expanding Your Brand"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 14, 2020 (2020-04-14)
Jann and Cricket learn that auditions from Mexico are welcomed for a new home renovation TV show, they start creating a new sizzle reel unnoticed.
10"Escaping Bad Contracts"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 15, 2020 (2020-04-15)
The Melfis made it to the final of the auditions and need to come for Los Angeles for it. Jann and Cricket secretly escape from the cartel at night.
11"The Work Is Never Quite Done"Ryan CaseDamon Jones & Steve MalloryApril 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)
When the Melfis finally make it to Los Angeles, it turns out their audition is not for a TV show, but for the FBI.

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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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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