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Season 1 – StartUp

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36% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
This gritty drama follows unlikely tech entrepreneurs behind a brilliant idea, and a powerful FBI agent ("Sherlock" star Martin Freeman) who can make or break those he comes in contact with -- not always for the right reasons. Set in Miami, Izzy Morales creates a revolutionary, unregulated digital currency called GenCoin. A young banker named Andy decides to partner with Izzy, infusing the project with cash that Andy's father is desperate to conceal. The trio ends up on the radar of FBI Financial Crimes Agent Phil Rask, who is on Andy's trail.
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Critics Consensus

StartUp is a LetDown.

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Jen Chaney New York Magazine/Vulture 08/27/2019
Despite strong work by its actors, StartUp is just another exploration of underground crime and shady dealings that we've seen a thousand times before on film and television. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Collider 09/16/2016
2/5
Its first few episodes set up a complicated plot that, if it can break free from convention and its clunky dialogue, might be worth investing in. Go to Full Review Isaac Feldberg Boston Globe 09/06/2016
There are also far too many shows like StartUp... that echo elements of past TV hits, from the heat-wave setting of Burn Notice to the moral opacity of The Shield, without... offering any sense of creative independence or innovation. Go to Full Review Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily 08/27/2019
The drama is not a venture I recommend you invest in. Go to Full Review Roger Catlin rogercatlin.com 09/06/2016
[It] is kind of a mess. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Yahoo! TV 09/06/2016
In the show's first episode, every major character is shown in a gratuitous sex scene, as though the idea was, well, if the viewers don't buy this GenCoin thing, maybe they'll stick around for the sex. We'll see how that pays off for StartUp. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Micaël T @Mica23 Feb 11 I really got hooked on Startup. The acting and the story kept me glued to the screen. At first, Nick, Izzy, and Ronald feel like people brought together by friendship and opportunity, but as things get darker you realize what really unites them is survival. That shift is what makes the show so gripping. Underrated, tense, and hard to stop watching. See more Jessica L. @SweetPinky Dec 28 Amazing show i binged all the seasons in a few days it’s very addictive and entertaining highly recommend !! See more Jared K @Jrod22 Dec 11 14 critics.. who all write about "sex" scenes in the first episode and clearly didnt watch more then 2 of 40 episodes. 90% of viewers give 5 stars, and 5% give below 1 star, (starting some personal offense to crypto and sex scenes etc.) hate these idiots.. who are likely the next verified critics 😆. This is a good show. Definitely worth a watch. Acting is good, storyline and suspense is constant and awesome. This is why "experts" and social justice warriors shouldn't be able to vote. See more caro L. @CaroIsOnly4Letters Dec 9 It’s pretty bad. Must have been written by lonely 14yo boys, who thought it’d be fun to write about money laundering, gangs, golf cronies, and crypto with lots of childish jokes (that’s what she said) and scenes where men had a good time. No one bothered to ask anyone in the business what suspicious activity reports are really called — that might have added a smidge of authenticity. See more obado o Nov 22 Edi Gathegi and Adam Brody did a wonderful job of portraying different lovable yet controversial characters at different times. Great work! Season 4 should come soon See more Glyn H Apr 8 Surprised at the bad reviews from the pro critics. Only 36% from them but clearly I am not alone in likiing StartUp as 86% of viewers liked it! And as someone who doesn't generally like crime thrillers I thought this was clever and intelligent with great characters and well produced. See more Read all reviews
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Ben Ketai

Creator

Martin Freeman

FBI Financial Crimes Agent Phil Rask

Adam Brody

Nick Talman

Edi Gathegi

Ronald Dacey

Otmara Marrero

Izzy Morales

Ron Perlman

Wes Chandler

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Seed Money Izzy works on creating GenCoin, a revolutionary cryptocurrency; Nick's estranged father, Andy, needs to hide questionable funds; FBI Financial Crimes Agent Phil Rask pursues Andy. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Ground Floor Nick and Izzy race to get Ronald his cash; Rask increases his efforts to locate Andy; Ronald decides to reconsider Izzy's offer. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Proof of Concept Nick, Izzy, and Ronald start the fundraising process; Andy reveals the truth to Nick; Ronald wants to capitalize on a celebrated figure. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Angel Investor GenCoin's financial state is elevated after Nick makes a a pitch; Rask forms a surprising alliance; Ronald is drawn into violence. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Buyout Rask must manage his new circumstances; Izzy and Nick are faced with a devastating blow; Ronald tries a new approach. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Bootstrapped Rask tries to clean up his mess; Izzy finds a promising lead; Taylor's discovery puts GenCoin in jeopardy; Ronald is inspired. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Valuation Ronald's plan backfires; Rask is faced with questions about Maddie; Izzy goes after an ambitious lead. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Pro Rata A major investor has questionable ties; Rask makes a discovery about Nick; Ronald's status undergoes a change. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Hostile Takeover Rask wants to tie up loose ends; when Alex drops a bombshell, Izzy must make a tough decision; Ronald and Nick bond over their predicament. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Recapitalization Izzy and Nick try to resolve their differences; a surprising new ally emerges; Rask finds out the truth about Alex; a tragedy occurs. Details

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StartUp — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ben Ketai
Creator
Ben Ketai
Executive Producer
Tom Forman, Andrew Marcus, Raymond Ricord, Gianni Nunnari, Shannon Gaulding
Network
Crackle
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 6, 2016
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