From creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald, the minds behind Cobra Kai, comes the high-octane action-comedy series Obliterated. This Netflix original thrusts viewers into the chaotic aftermath of a successful mission by an elite special forces team in Las Vegas.
The team, which includes CIA agent Ava Winters (Shelly Hennig), Navy SEAL Chad McKnight (Nick Zano), and tech expert Maya Choi (Kimi Rutledge), among others, believes they have just defused a nuclear threat. They celebrate their victory with a wild, alcohol-fueled party, only to discover the horrifying truth: the bomb they stopped was a decoy. Now, in a state of complete inebriation, they must put their differences aside and find the real nuclear device before it’s too late.
The series is an adrenaline-fueled spectacle, leaning heavily into its “drunk heroes” premise.
The ensemble cast, which also features Terrence Terrell, Paola Lázaro, Alyson Gorske, Eugene Kim and C. Thomas Howell as members of the team, showcases a chaotic but charming chemistry.
David Costabile (Suits, Billions) also stars as Wade Maddox, a black-market operator.
The race against the clock is filled with over-the-top action sequences and laugh-out-loud moments as the team struggles to perform their duties while completely hammered.
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Reception for Obliterated
Obliterated spent six weeks in the Netflix Top 10 for English-language series, peaking at #1 in its second week.
Released Nov. 30, the action comedy was #20 in the Netflix rankings for the six-month period, generating 27 million views in its first month of release.
In the end, the series wound up being the most watched Netflix series in the second half of 2023 to be canceled.
The Hollywood Reporter called the series “The Hangover as a ’90s action movie!” in its review.
Legacy
The legacy of Obliterated is still being written, but it has quickly carved out a space for itself as a binge-worthy, action-packed show.
It’s a perfect example of a modern streaming series that doesn’t take itself too seriously, prioritizing pure entertainment and escapism.
Its successful blend of explosive action and raunchy comedy has resonated with audiences, solidifying its place as a fun, guilty pleasure in the Netflix library and showcasing its creators’ knack for delivering entertaining genre television.
