Deadbeat (TV series)
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| Genre | Supernatural comedy |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 36 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 22–23 minutes |
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| Network | Hulu |
| Release | April 9, 2014 – April 20, 2016 |
Deadbeat is an American supernatural comedy series created by Cody Heller and Brett Konner about medium Kevin Pacalioglu, played by Tyler Labine, and was first released on Hulu on April 9, 2014. Three seasons were broadcast before Hulu canceled the series on June 5, 2016.[1][2]
Plot
Kevin "Pac" Pacalioglu (Tyler Labine) is a lazy slacker, and a medium for hire, who attempts to solve various ghosts' unresolved issues, so that they can move on to a final resting place. During Season 1 and 2, with the help of his best friend and drug dealer, Roofie (Brandon T. Jackson), Kevin was interfering with Camomile White to stop her from causing harm to people as a false medium. During his issues with Camomile he tries to date her quiet and reluctant personal assistant, Sue Tabernacle, who dies in an accident and ends up as a ghost who can't move on living in Kevin's apartment.[3] In Season 1, Pac competes against Camomile for work, whereas in Season 2, Camomile becomes a TV Host while blackmailing Kevin into being her "bodyguard" and takes advantage of his talents for her gain. After the events in Season 2, Kevin moves in to an apartment with Clyde (Kal Penn[4]) and works with a medium known as "Danny Poker" (Kurt Braunohler) who uses his talent to win at Poker competitions.[5]
Cast
- Tyler Labine as Kevin "Pac" Pacalioglu, a stoner and medium who uses his ability to communicate with ghosts as a means to make a living.
- Brandon T. Jackson as Rufus "Roofie" Jones, Kevin's only friend and drug dealer. (Seasons 1-2.)
- Cat Deeley as Camomile White, a famous medium, and occasional rival of Kevin, who lacks the actual ability to communicate with ghosts. (Seasons 1-2.)
- Lucy DeVito as Sue Tabernacle, Camomile's timid assistant. (Recurring Season 1, main cast in Season 2.)
- Kal Penn as Clyde, Kevin's roommate (Season 3).
- Kurt Braunohler as Danny Poker, another medium who uses his skills for profit (Season 3).
Overview
| Season | Episodes | Release date | |
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| 1 | 10 | April 9, 2014 | |
| 2 | 13 | April 20, 2015 | |
| 3 | 13 | April 20, 2016 | |
Reception
Rotten Tomatoes gives the show a rating of 92% based on 17 reviews.[6]
International broadcasters
In Australia, the series premiered on April 15, 2015 on The Comedy Channel.[7] In India the show premiered on July 8, 2015 on Comedy Central India.
Home media
In 2014, Season 1 was released on DVD exclusively through Target.[8]
| Season | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 | Discs | Extras |
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| One | 2014 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
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References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 5, 2016). "'Deadbeat' Canceled By Hulu After 3 Seasons". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 5, 2016). "'Deadbeat' Cancelled at Hulu After Three Seasons". Variety. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Hulu Teams With Lionsgate Television For 'Deadbeat'". MediaPost. August 27, 2013. Retrieved May 0, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Spangler, Todd. "Kal Penn Joins Hulu's 'Deadbeat' Supernatural Comedy for Season 3". Variety. PMC. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ McCabe, Bret. "For these Johns Hopkins alumni, comedy pays the bills". Johns Hopkins Magazine. Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Deadbeat". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
- ^ "APRIL on FOXTEL: Game Of Thrones, Mad Men, Wentworth, Deadline Gallipoli and 200+ other new shows". The Green Room. Foxtel. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ Anderson, Derek. "Season One of Deadbeat Coming to DVD". DailyDead.com. Retrieved 26 April 2015.