Tropical Cop Tales
Tropical Cop Tales

Tropical Cop Tales

2019TV ShowCanceled2 SeasonsEnglish

Two burned-out city cops -- Keymarion "Primetime" Weeyums and Demetrius "Meechie" Franks -- relocate to a tropical paradise for a relaxing twilight to their careers. It ends up being the most vicious, menacing place on earth, not even slightly relaxing.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Adam W. BrownGenres: Comedy, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

Two washed-up detectives, one a disgraced ex-LAPD officer and the other a former DEA agent, find themselves on the run from the mob. They decide to ditch their troubled pasts and embark on a wild adventure to a remote tropical island. There, they attempt to start anew, but their old habits and dangerous connections quickly catch up with them.

Critical Reception

Tropical Cop Tales was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited for its low production values, nonsensical plot, and reliance on tired comedic tropes. It gained a cult following among a niche audience for its sheer absurdity and intentional campiness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its amateurish filmmaking and incoherent story.
  • A bizarre and often unfunny attempt at a buddy cop comedy.
  • Regarded by some as 'so bad it's good' due to its unique brand of absurdity.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited widespread availability and reviews. However, what little is available suggests a polarizing reception, with some finding humor in its low-budget, over-the-top style, while others dismiss it as poorly made and unfunny.

Fun Fact

The film was notably crowdfunded through platforms like Indiegogo, with many of the incentives involving direct interaction with the cast and crew, including cameos and personalized video messages.

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