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The emergence of TV shows like \u201cArrested Development,\u201d \u201cThe Office,\u201d and film series like \u201cThe Hangover\u201d trilogy have set a trend for writers to blend hysterical humor with satire, aiming to offer a discerning look at the state of American society in the 21st century. These productions bravely tackle societal issues encompassing race, sexuality, workplace dynamics, and class divisions. In a similar vein, the creators of \u201cCobra Kai\u201d \u2013 Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald \u2013 have attempted a satirical twist on action comedy with their Netflix series \u201cObliterated,\u201d set in Las Vegas. However, the anticipated result falls short, leaving the show as a bewildering mishmash of absurdity littered with crude humor and explosive situations.<\/p>\n
The series kicks off amidst a blazing casino rooftop, engulfed in a colossal pool party. Here, a team of seven elite special forces members nears the conclusion of a six-month mission to thwart a Russian bomb threat and save the city from annihilation. CIA Agent Ava Winters (portrayed by Shelley Hennig), the pragmatic leader of the squad, grapples with keeping the team focused while grappling with her unwelcome attraction toward Navy Seal Chad McKnight (played by Nick Zano). McKnight, unaccustomed to following orders, sparks tension with Ava due to his insistence on doing things his way.<\/p>\n
Among the team members, Trunk (Terrence Terrell), McKnight\u2019s best friend and a fellow SEAL, harbors an obsession with food but holds a clandestine secret. NSA agent Maya Lerner (Kimi Rutledge), also known as Tech Girl, thrives in the digital realm but openly fixates on McKnight\u2019s physique. Marine sniper Angela Gomez (Paola L\u00e1zaro) dedicates herself to her marksmanship skills and captivating Las Vegas\u2019 bachelorettes. Air Force pilot Paul Yung (Eugene Kim) grapples with the challenge of maintaining a connection with his teenage daughter. Lastly, Army explosives technician Haggerty (C. Thomas Howell) embodies unpredictability, mirroring the bombs he disarms.<\/p>\n
Despite initial setbacks, the team successfully neutralizes the bomb, marking the culmination of their extensive mission. However, before disbanding, McKnight persuades Ava to allow the team a final celebratory bash. The party spirals into a drug-fueled escapade with unexpected chaos, but amidst the revelry and budding romance between McKnight and Ava, CIA director Langdon (Carl Lumbly) shatters their euphoria by revealing the neutralized nuke as a decoy.<\/p>\n
Driven by Ava\u2019s determination, she rallies the inebriated team to regroup and save both their careers and Las Vegas. The series concept holds comedic potential in watching intoxicated special ops agents attempt precise maneuvers and formulate a coherent plan within a tight seven-hour countdown. Unfortunately, the show\u2019s execution falls short due to lazy jokes, excessive nudity, and hour-long episodes that prove draining rather than engaging.<\/p>\n
The various plotlines, including the predictable romantic tension between Ava and McKnight, were evident from the onset, lacking nuance. Maya\u2019s unreciprocated infatuation with McKnight and her animosity toward Ava feels tedious and immature. Paul\u2019s sudden realization of his absentee fatherhood and Trunk\u2019s depiction through stereotypes about Black men add to the show\u2019s shortcomings. Additionally, an acid and mushroom trip renders Haggerty incapacitated until a later episode, forcing the team to carry him around as dead weight. Predictable dialogues strip away the sharpness required for successful satire.<\/p>\n
Despite the ambitious premise, \u201cObliterated\u201d fails to offer depth beyond the glitzy surface of Vegas nightlife and the central characters\u2019 backgrounds. The series forces viewers to engage with a group that lacks an appealing depth, making it an uninviting place to invest time. Beyond a few quirky moments, the show veers more toward offensive stereotypes than clever parody.<\/p>\n
Perhaps if \u201cObliterated\u201d had condensed its episodes into 30-minute segments, propelling the narrative forward briskly, it might have preserved some of the intended wit. Instead, the episodes seem interminable, lacking genuine moments of laughter and remaining a string of chaotic sequences that fail to create the anticipated thrilling experience. By the final episode, \u201cLast Call,\u201d viewers are left feeling disconnected, akin to being the only sober individual in a room of revelers\u2014a disappointing outcome for many. \u201cObliterated\u201d premieres on Netflix on November 30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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