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Key Features:
Black comedy, Sisterhood, Crime, Sex addiction, LGBTQ+, Dysfunctional family, Cover-up, Restaurant business, Accidental crime, Dark humor, California, Underdog story
Tone:
humorous, cynical, satirical
Target Audience:
Fans of dark comedies, Viewers interested in LGBTQ+ themes, Those who enjoy quirky, character-driven stories, Viewers who appreciate satire
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Chaos → Resolution

Addicted to Fresno

2015-10-02
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Two co-dependent sisters, a recovering sex addict and a lonely lesbian who work as hotel maids in Fresno, go to ludicrous lengths to cover up an accidental crime.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Judy Greer, Natasha Lyonne, Aubrey Plaza, Clea DuVall, Ron Livingston, Allison Tolman, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Jessica St. Clair, Malcolm Barrett
Crew
Karey Dornetto, Jamie Babbit
Rating
5.222(117 votes)
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Jawbreaker
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Female Perversions
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Concussion
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Perfect Addiction
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Hotel for Dogs
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Bread and Roses
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Chicuarotes
7.8

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Saint John of Las Vegas

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Dirty Love
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Straight A's
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California Split
6.6

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5.482

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