Ernie (Mel Rodriguez), in just a matter of a few weeks, has become such a FAM fanatic that he thinks a special date is taking Bets to a meeting where some of his downline become their own CEOs (an event that, in reality, means nothing if your business isn’t earning a plug nickel). “Krystal won’t be anything!” Obie snarls. Cody’s sterile, almost empty apartment, which looks like a room at the La Quinta Inn, is the bleakest thing you’ll ever see. Podcast logo by Josh Hollis. Sign up here. September 24, 2019 by Marsha Dizon Krystal (Kirsten Dunst) takes initiative and drums up some press for her business while Cody (Théodore Pellerin) finally gets some one-on-one coaching. Her pitch graveyard and "pieces that don't really belong anywhere else" can be found at genaradcliffe.com, and you can see her slowly losing her mind at Twitter under @porcelain72. It all adds up to what should be a great second season next year. But here's where everyone finds themselves by the end of the season one finale. Krystal uses the money from the pawned diamond to try to set up the Splashercise classes herself, much to Cody’s dismay. 14 hours ago, by Grayson Gilcrease 1 day ago. Krystal Stubbs, a recently widowed mother working at a water park, has a … , This Is Where We Leave Each Character at the End of On Becoming a God in Central Florida, 30 Feel-Good Movies and Shows on Netflix Perfect For Watching After Thanksgiving Dinner, Netflix's Shocking New True-Crime Show Takes Place in a Prestigious Gated Community. Whereas Ernie’s guileless enthusiasm for FAM, and the idea that he thinks he’s doing God’s work with it, was initially touching, now it’s becoming something a little toxic and creepy. Mirta manages to get some of the meeting on tape, though she stumbles around in the woods like it’s her first day on the job and leaves her car where Roger can find it. One wonders how their son, who seems to be enjoying helping Ernie with FAM-related events, will play into this. On Becoming a God in Central Florida Season 1, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, J.R. 'Bob' Dobbs & The Church of the SubGenius. She’s not a very good reporter, as we’ll find out when she attempts to follow Cody to a secret meeting with Obie, and she doesn’t seem to be a very nice person, as we’ve seen from encounters with her teenage daughter. On Becoming a God in Central Florida (Season 1 Episode 7) trailer, release date | "Flint Glass". [A]n episode heavy in deception and dishonesty, where various characters' motivations are murkier than ever, in a way that's both frustrating and deeply compelling. [Editor’s Note: The following interview contains spoilers for “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” Episode 4, “Manifest Destinee.”]. It doesn’t matter that he has yet to receive a paycheck for all his hard work, or that Obie pulls the classic passive-aggressive power move of pretending he doesn’t know who Krystal is, despite having already met her twice. As far as he’s concerned, this is what a good businessman must do if he wants to succeed, if he wants to win (win what in this case remains unclear) — lie, hustle, throw your weight around (what little weight Cody has), and push your nose so far up your boss’s ass you can smell what he had for dinner last night. Copyright © Fandango. 17 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas Cody (Theodore Pellerin) still believes, with a childlike devotion that would be touching, if not for the fact that he’s such an insufferable weenie, that a life in service to Obie is still the path to wealth and success. by Karenna Meredith This is why no one buys your shit, MLM people. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Along the way, she starts a mutually beneficial relationship with Cody (Théodore Pellerin), a midlevel cog at the company, and manages to draw the ire of the company's CEO and founder Obie Garbeau (Ted Levine). Liked it? Or she could be secretly working for Obie, who knows, my point is that this show is excellent in keeping things oblique and puzzling in a way that leaves you dying to know more. Gena Radcliffe is the co-host of the award-winning (not really) horror podcast Kill by Kill, and has also written for F This Movie, Anatomy of a Scream, and Grim magazine (although the Spool is her pride and joy). We get a good reminder in this episode of how comically large electronics used to be, like Cody’s cordless phone, which is longer than his head, and the video camera Mirta lugs around like a suitcase. Sign up for our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter. Nevertheless, in revenge stories sometimes redemption can be found, and maybe she’s the character that receives it. Krystal has her meeting with Mirta Herrera (Melissa De Sousa), who initially doesn’t think there’s much of a story to be found in FAM, until she gets Krystal to agree to record Cody’s meetings with Obie. He’s too genuinely sweet to actually use it except as a threat to make himself feel tough. It was announced last week that On Becoming a God in Central Florida has been renewed for a second season, which leaves me wondering more than ever how exactly they’re going to end this season. I’ve been on edge about Cody’s gun since the moment he got it. Like Mirta, Roger’s motives remain unclear. Speaking of deception…sigh…oh, Ernie. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer. All rights reserved. Forgot your password? Despite Cody’s best efforts, there’s no room for Krystal in this plan. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! On Becoming A God In Central Florida’s own version of Chekov’s gun goes like this: Put a gun in Cody’s hands, and that thing is bound to go off...in a stupid accident. 16 hours ago, by Monica Sisavat “That girl–”, The tape cuts off there, but considering that only just five minutes earlier Cody pledged to both give his life, and someone else’s life to Obie if he demanded it, Obie probably didn’t finish that sentence with “–is going to get paid for her trouble and allowed to live out the rest of her life in peace.”. By signing up, I agree to the Terms & to receive emails from POPSUGAR. Trying once again to get into Obie’s good graces, Cody tells him about the rally, but Roger undercuts him by revealing that Cody’s father is in prison for money laundering. Bets is sweetly naïve, but even she knows that the idea of “the more you buy, the more you earn” makes no sense, nor does the idea that pilfering your child’s college fund to buy more FAM products, as a member of Ernie’s downline does, is actually a good thing. Synopsis:Krystal takes initiative and drums up some press for her business. There is no Audience Score because there are not enough user ratings at this time. Cody finally gets some one-on-one coaching. Whereas Ernie’s guileless enthusiasm for FAM, and the idea that he thinks he’s doing God’s work with it, was initially touching, now it’s becoming something a little toxic and creepy. Krystal takes initiative and drums up some press for her business. Its plot seems suited for a single limited series season, climaxing with the collapse of FAM and Krystal’s need for revenge satisfied, although likely leaving her alone and more cynical in the end. Bets isn't sure about FAM. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. and the Terms and Policies, The real gold is found in the tape recorder Krystal hid in Cody’s briefcase, which captures a chilling conversation in which Obie tells Cody that he plans to buy Rebel Rapids and turn it into FAM’s version of Disney World. Here's Some Background Before You Watch Netflix's Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta? October 21, 2019 by … In the season finale, everything comes to a head — there's a kidnapping, a murder, and a new pet peacock. Press Esc to cancel. 13 hours ago, by Maggie Ryan

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