Season 1 – On Becoming a God in Central Florida

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Aug 2019

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"On Becoming a God in Central Florida" is a dark comedy starring award-winning actress Kirsten Dunst that takes place in a small town that is adjacent to Orlando in the early 1990s. Dunst plays Krystal Stubbs, a minimum wage employee at a waterpark who is looking for a better life. To reach her goal, she lies, cheats and cons her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise (FAM), a cultish pyramid scheme that ruined her family in the first place. As Krystal dives deeper into FAM, things take on a very serious turn as the business begins to affect everyone that is close to her.

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Critics Consensus

Though it loses a bit of narrative steam, On Becoming a God in Central Florida proves a clever and absurd satire that will make you want to buy whatever Kirsten Dunst is selling.

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Hannah Steinkopf-Frank

Bitch Media

03/15/2021

[On Becoming a God] often edges into magical realism as the characters grapple with the failure inherent to a MLM structure. But the show also offers a sharp critique of the broader capitalist system that harms us all as we race toward elusive wealth.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

12/04/2019

As "On Becoming a God" mixes humor and human tragedy, [Kirsten] Dunst's Krystal emerges as a figure of strength who finds her power when her back is against a wall.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

12/04/2019

What's so brilliant about "On Becoming a God in Central Florida" is that it takes the seemingly unrelatable world of a company built on taking advantage of people and weds it to something we can all understand. And it does so with wit and charm.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

12/03/2020

Boasts strong female characters, deceptive depth and a wicked sense of humour that will make for perfect summer evening binge-watching.

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Ángel S. Harguindey

El Pais (Spain)

02/05/2020

It is likely that the relative success of an interesting series, with an extraordinary Kirsten Dunst, executive producer and absolute protagonist, is due to the disorder of its first chapters. [Full review in Spanish]

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Jaime Fa de Lucas

Culturamas

01/17/2020

Is possibly among the best [television series] of the year - if its last three episodes are not judged. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ted C

10/12/2024

experiencing a pyramid scheme and celebrating america fit together well

Baked T

10/10/2024

This show is so incredibly camp and unhinged I cant fully put it into words. It was such a unique gift in a sea of mediocre shows. Such a shame covid took season 2 away from us. Wish they'd at least tell us story details for what would have been in season 2. I still find myself rewatching it every year or so.

Mike A

01/10/2023

Ironic and hilarious. Deserves a second season.

carlos d

09/02/2022

Great storyline and cast. The story has you thinking throughout and the characters are believable. I would recommend this to anyone that likes a good chuckle.

11/15/2021

I recently rediscovered Kirsten dunst after a rewatch of 'interview with a vampire' and it brought me to this show. She has not only become a complete actress package but Also grows in beauty and sincerity in her roles. I was amazed by her portrayal in this show and how diverse she made her character with small emotive subtleties. Applause for Théodore Pellerin and Mel Rodriguez as well, astonishing acting. Mel made me cry more than once. 10/10

07/26/2021

I'm surprised On Becoming a God is rated as high as it is. I so wanted to like it but alas, it promised way more than it was able to deliver. A black comedy about an MLM in boondocks Florida? Sign me up! But while I thought Kirsten Dunst and Théodore Pellerin both delivered fantastic performances, by the third or so episode, the plot just descended into surreal meaninglessness. Which might've been fine if it was entertaining instead of just boring. Maybe what bothered me the most was that after the first episode (which, mind you, I loved) they just gave up on the show being a comedy. The creators used shock tactics, cliffhangers and completely over the top scenarios to cover up bad, directionless writing.

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Kirsten Dunst

Krystal Stubbs

Théodore Pellerin

Cody

Mel Rodriguez

Ernie

Beth Ditto

Bets

Ted Levine

Obie Garbeau II

Usman Ally

Stan Van Grundegaard

Episode 1

Aired Aug 25, 2019

The Stinker Thinker

Krystal Stubbs doubles down on her husband's dreams while he wrestles with leaving his job; Cody loses a friend, but meets his hero.

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Episode 2

Aired Aug 25, 2019

The Gloomy-Zoomies

Krystal networks her way into an opportunity in the beauty pageant industry; Cody tries to be his own workhorse; Ernie builds a time capsule.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 1, 2019

A Positive Spin!

Krystal and Cody throw a rally; Ernie tries to connect with his son; Stan finds a new supplier for the water park.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 8, 2019

Manifest Destinee

Stricken with a bird disease; Krystal goes on an odyssey; a collection of vintage motivational tapes changes Cody's destiny; Ernie tries recruiting.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 15, 2019

Many Masters

Obie and Louise Garbeau host a lavish motivational retreat at Paradise Cay for Washington-level entrepreneurs.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 22, 2019

American Merchandise

Krystal rubs elbows with the upper crust; Cody makes a surprising business proposal; Ernie finds his rhythm as a recruiter and celebrates with pizza.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 29, 2019

Flint Glass

Krystal takes initiative and drums up some press for her business; Cody finally gets some one-on-one coaching; Bets isn't sure about FAM.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 6, 2019

Birthday Party

Krystal loses her job, but gets a personal invitation to Paradise Cay; Roger trains Cody in security protocols; Ernie and Bets cha-cha.

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Episode 9

Aired Oct 13, 2019

Wham Bam Thank You FAM

The Orlando FAM community braces for the Wham Bam Thank You FAM 37th Anniversary Jam; Krystal's loyalties are tested; Obie opens his heart to some orphans; Harold says a cuss word.

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Episode 10

Aired Oct 20, 2019

Go Getters Gonna Go Getcha

Krystal helps Judd out of a jam; Cody finds himself pulled in two directions; Bets puts her foot down; Buck and Pat see an opportunity.

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