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By Marty Brown , based on child development research. How do we rate?
Wealth is complicated in flat class comedy.
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Loot
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What's the Story?
Loot tells the story of Molly Novak, who wins 87 billion dollars in a divorce settlement with her philandering tech-mogol ex-husband (Adam Scott). Newly single and doing some serious self-searching at parties across the world, Molly is surprised to learn about a non-profit foundation that exists in her name. Seeking to fill the hole in her life, Molly re-dedicates herself to helping people through her foundation, but first must overcome the 87 billion differences between herself and those she's trying to help.
Is It Any Good?
This series is a mess of contradictions: It's a class comedy that refuses to acknowledge the harmful side of massive wealth. The set-up promises an intriguing conflict between a woman whose whole life is insulated by money and her newfound desire to use her position to benefit others, but doesn't follow through. It boasts a deep, diverse all-star cast but then never acknowledges race or diversity (beyond repeating that Molly Novak is "the third richest woman in America"). And most frustratingly, it tries to be a Ted Lasso-esque, feel-good comedy where everyone's heart is in the right place, never realizing that's in direct conflict with the show's actual premise.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about money. How does Molly's money enable her behavior? What are the ways money positively and negatively affects her life?
How is Molly perceived by others? How do her actions change those perceptions?
At what points does Molly realize how her behavior affects others? What adjustments, if any, does she make?
TV Details
- Premiere date: June 24, 2022
- Cast: Mj Rodriguez
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Activism
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Award: Emmy - Emmy Award Nominee
- Last updated: September 16, 2024
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