HBO’s Wallet-Friendly Comedy: A Second Season of “It’s Florida, Man”
The sunshine state’s finest—a.k.a. the latest late-night comedy goldmine—has been honored with the gift of a second season. Yes, you read that correctly! Just in time for the season one finale on November 22, HBO has decided to roll the dice on It’s Florida, Man, which, judging by its irreverent hilarity, suggests they may actually know what they’re doing.
Proof That Low-Budget Can Be Laugh-Out-Loud
In a dazzling display of cost-saving ingenuity, this low-budget anthology series has proven to HBO that a healthy dose of absurdity doesn’t need a billion-dollar budget. In fact, it might just usher in a new era of penny-pinching humor for the network—cue the confetti! Meanwhile, your usual high-cost dramas continue to boast about their ROI while sobbing into their designer suits.
Casey Bloys: The Comedy Renegade
Speaking from his ivory tower (or perhaps a slightly-better-than-average office cubicle), Casey Bloys, the Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, has been sprinkling his wisdom all over investor calls. Last year, he revealed that dramas typically yield a fatter paycheck than comedies. So, he decided to mix it up—because who doesn’t love a good game of financial roulette? Cue the wacky ensemble of quirky, low-cost shows aiming to become the next big laughs while keeping wallets safely intact.
Following in the Footsteps of Past Hits
This isn’t HBO’s first foray into budget comedy territory. Previous experiments include Los Espoookys and How To with John Wilson, both of which apparently survived without the kind of financial backing that could fund a trip to Mars. And now, they’ve found a worthy successor in the delightful chaos that is It’s Florida, Man.
Surprisingly High Ratings, Minimal Marketing
Launching amid a marketing campaign that hit rock bottom (thanks to Hurricane Milton), It’s Florida, Man managed to pull in a staggering 2.3 million average viewers across platforms. Ranked in the top three most-watched series on Max since its debut in October, the show also snagged an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. Who knew that avoiding promotion could be such a profitable strategy? At this point, it’s almost like a “how-to” guide for future comedy hits.
The Sunshine State’s Silliest Tales
Produced by Rough House Pictures—the same masterminds behind HBO’s Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones—this show dives headfirst into the bizarre headlines of Florida, the place where “normal” is just a word in the dictionary. With real-life interviews and reenactments featuring a talent roster that includes Anna Faris and Randall Park, it promises a comedic joyride through the state’s most ludicrous escapades. Because why just read the news when you can laugh till you cry at it?
The Dream Team Behind the Madness
The brainchild of Mark Herwick and Jeff Tomsic, who cleverly directs this ride, It’s Florida, Man thrives under the executive production of Danny McBride and Brandon James. Even the showrunner, Bryan Storkel, deserves applause for steering this delightful disaster cruise through the stormy seas of comedy. So, when you think of budget humor, think of Florida—where the strangest stories seem to flow as freely as the orange juice.
