HBO’s New Show Wants to Be the Next White Lotus or Big Little Lies HBO’s latest miniseries, DTF St. Louis, has positioned itself as a dark, introspective drama about unhappy marriages, drawing comparisons to The White Lotus and Big Little Lies. However, the show’s approach feels both derivative and overly dramatic, blending elements of crime, comedy, and marital dysfunction in a way that feels more like a true-crime podcast than a nuanced character study. The series, co-created by David Harbour and his collaborator, leans heavily on the trope of unraveling secrets in affluent, suburban lives, but its execution often feels forced and unearned. The story centers on Floyd, a middle-aged man played by Harbour, who is portrayed as a man adrift in his life. His character is a stark contrast to Harbour’s previous roles, such as the brooding sheriff in Stranger Things or the half-demon hero in Hellboy. Here, Floyd is a man who has lost his way, burdened by a large beer belly, a lack of purpose, and a strained marriage to Carol, his wife. Their relationship is marked by emotional distance and resentment, with Floyd struggling to connect with Carol, who works multiple jobs to support their family. The show’s premise revolves around Floyd’s growing dissatisfaction with his life, which leads him to explore a clandestine dating app called DTF St. Louis, promising anonymous encounters outside his marriage. The show’s plot takes a dark turn when Floyd’s life unravels after a series of events, culminating in a murder mystery. The narrative shifts between Floyd’s personal struggles and the investigation into the crime, led by two detectives: an aging, lethargic white man and an ambitious young Black woman.#david_harbour #hbo #dtf_st_louis #the_white_lotus #big_little_lies
