Blockbuster
TV Series2022 · 1 season · 10 episodes · Cancelled

Blockbuster

Taste attributes: comedyfastlightimaginarysimplelinearglossyenclosed

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"A comeback that's long overdue."

Boxlist takeAn accessible comedy series that is fast-moving, heightened and uncomplicated. Best if you like escapism over depth.

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Quality rating

5.5 /10

TMDB · 103 votes

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Season

Season 1

· 2022 · 10 episodes

At the last remaining Blockbuster, a hardworking manager fights to keep his video store open and staff happy amid competition and complicated feelings.

Episodes (10)
  1. 1Pilot3 Nov 2022

    At the last Blockbuster in existence, manager Timmy rallies the staff into throwing a block party to boost memberships and connect with the community.

  2. 2Blockbuster Daddy3 Nov 2022

    Timmy needs to make some hard choices to keep the store afloat. Eliza worries she's not being a good mom after hearing her daughter's new rock song.

  3. 3Evan and Trevin3 Nov 2022

    Halloween brings schemes and screams as Timmy, Eliza and Percy plot revenge against a pair of teen pranksters. Connie and Kayla launch an investigation.

  4. 4The Itsy Bizzies3 Nov 2022

    A nomination for a small business award has Timmy changing his hair — and a lot more. Meanwhile, Carlos urges a penny-pinching Hannah to treat herself.

  5. 5King of Queens3 Nov 2022

    When Timmy resolves to move on from his crush and start dating, he turns to Percy and Kayla for help, while Eliza faces a romantic dilemma of her own.

  6. 6Parental Control3 Nov 2022

    Timmy's family emergency derails the team's plan to stay late and organize the inventory — and messes up Eliza's much-needed night of me-time.

  7. 7Intimate Angels3 Nov 2022

    A thoughtless gesture leads Timmy to reevaluate his close friendship with Percy, while Eliza, Hannah and Kayla help a grieving Connie find a new friend.

  8. 8Special Guy Day3 Nov 2022

    When Eliza spirals after an unexpected customer interaction, Timmy proposes a fun plan to cheer her up. Connie and Carlos help Hannah cram for a test.

  9. 9Thimble3 Nov 2022

    Ready to move on from Blockbuster, Eliza interviews for a promising new job. Kayla's search for an apartment takes a suspicious turn.

  10. 10Sh*t Storm3 Nov 2022

    As the store gears up for the holidays, a series of unfortunate events — from a solar storm to an appearance by a former child star — causes chaos.

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What lines up

  • Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

In this feel-good workplace comedy, the staff at the last surviving Blockbuster video store tries to keep the business afloat.

Synopsis: TMDB

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Randall ParkMelissa FumeroOlga MeredizTyler AlvarezMadeleine Arthur

Details

Genre
Comedy
Year
2022
Episode length
26 min
Status
Cancelled
Studio
Davis Entertainment
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