"Florida Man" is Netflix rarity: a series that knows what is and stays in its lane, though at times it may motor a bit slowly. That's because this is a series that delves more into character development than action. And characters there are aplenty. At the center of things is Mike Valentine, an ex-cop with a gambling addiction and family issues, who wants to do right. Add in the mysterious girl, the gangster, and an only-in-the-movies kind of caper, and you get a basic tried and true formula. Expectations of what's going to happen are met, by a cast of actors with decent acting skills and surprisingly good comedic timing: yes, "Florida Man" is a comedy, and delivers some spot on, deliciously unexpected humor, often at the expense of the state of Florida (note: it was filmed in North Carolina but you'll never get a whiff of it). And because of its measured pace this series does not compel you to binge watch; you can drop in and out without losing momentum. All in all "Florida Man" is like a good day at the beach: a little heat, a little sandy grit, a pleasant breeze, and a nice view.
Review of Florida Man
