Feed the Beast
For two friends on the brink of losing everything, a dusty pipe dream of opening up an upscale restaurant in their hometown of the Bronx is all they have left to turn their lives around. Together, they take on the insanity of the New York restaurant world, and navigate its underbelly of petty criminals, corrupt officials and violent mobsters.
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Plot Summary
The series follows the intertwined lives of two troubled brothers, Tommy and Dion Moran, struggling with their past and present. After their father's release from prison, they are drawn into the criminal underworld of the Bronx. Their actions set off a chain of events that entangle them with police, mobsters, and their own destructive tendencies.
Critical Reception
Feed the Beast received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of originality in its crime drama tropes. While some praised the performances of its cast, particularly David Schwimmer, the series struggled to find a consistent tone or compelling narrative arc, leading to its cancellation after a single season.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticisms often focused on the show's predictable and clichéd crime drama elements.
- The narrative was frequently described as overstuffed and difficult to follow.
- Performances, especially from David Schwimmer, were occasionally highlighted as a positive aspect amidst the show's shortcomings.
Google audience: Audience reception was mixed, with some viewers appreciating the dark and gritty atmosphere and the performances. However, many found the plot confusing and the characters unlikable, contributing to a general lack of engagement with the series.
Fun Fact
The series was based on a Danish television show called 'Nikolaj og Julie'.
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