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Season 1 – On Becoming a God in Central Florida

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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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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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] Go to Full Review 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] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ted C @RT13659009 10/12/2024 experiencing a pyramid scheme and celebrating america fit together well See more Baked T @RT63252579 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. See more Mike A @RT41435027 01/10/2023 Ironic and hilarious. Deserves a second season. See more 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 See more 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. See more 07/07/2021 I absolutely loved this wacky, multi-level marketing mayhem. It's got a strong satiric bite and it's perfect for bingeing. Too bad we didn't get more Alexander Skarsgard. Kirsten Dunst is brilliant as ever. See more Read all reviews
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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

Episodes

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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 15, 2019 Many Masters Obie and Louise Garbeau host a lavish motivational retreat at Paradise Cay for Washington-level entrepreneurs. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Charlie McDowell, Esta Spalding, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Kirsten Dunst, Matt Lusky, Robert Funke
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 25, 2019