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Midwest Kinks: New Dark Comedy Explores Marriage & Desire
24 Feb
Summary
- A dark comedy series explores marital boredom and sexual exploration.
- The show is set in St. Louis, with its author finding Midwestern normalcy amusing.
- DTF: St. Louis premieres on March 1st on HBO and Max in the US.
A dark comedy series titled DTF: St. Louis is set to debut on HBO and Max on March 1st. This new show ventures into the complexities of marital dissatisfaction and the pursuit of sexual adventure.
The series is set in St. Louis, a location chosen by writer and director Steven Conrad to challenge audience expectations of Midwestern life. Conrad noted that "other people's kinks are funny," hinting at the show's unique tone.
DTF: St. Louis focuses on two men, Clark and Floyd, who are experiencing boredom in their marriages. Their lives become entangled with a website for local people seeking sexual encounters, driving the narrative forward with elements of drama and deadpan comedy.
