DTF St. Louis

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A love triangle among three adults experiencing middle-age malaise leads to one of them ending up dead.

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DTF+St.+Louis

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Linda Cardellini

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Vote Count: 128 Votes

Show Popularity: 21.0183

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Miniseries

Spoken Languages: English

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- 25 April 2026 at 1:09 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARYThe 2026 HBO dark comedy that took the concept of "neighborly love" and ran it through a woodchipper. Created by Steven Conrad (*Patriot*), DTF St. Louis follows suburban meteorologist Clark Forrest (Jason Bateman) and his ASL interpreter Floyd Smernitch (David Harbour) as they try to cure their middle-age malaise by joining a hook-up app for married people. What starts as a "sincere" search for a spark quickly spiraling into a visceral mess of betrayal, poisoned Bloody Marys, and a body in a swimming pool. It’s a seven-episode archive of suburban desperation that just wrapped its run in April 2026. THE PROSJason Bateman and David Harbour are a total win; their chemistry is a 100% authentic portrayal of "radical male vulnerability" that you don't usually see in a crime thriller. Linda Cardellini is a regal addition as Carol, bringing a sincere complexity to the love triangle that keeps you guessing who is actually the victim. The writing is a gripping feat of technical precision, blending Conrad’s signature dry wit with a visceral sense of dread. It’s the "Go To" for anyone who liked *Ozark* but wished it had more sign language and a darker sense of humor. The show's ability to turn a "picture-perfect" Missouri neighborhood into a total maze of secrets is a regal triumph. THE CONSIt hits an 8/10 because the multiple timelines can occasionally feel like a bit of a head-scratcher for those who just want a straight-forward murder mystery. For some, the slow-burn pacing in the middle episodes might feel a bit languid, making the 45-minute runtime feel longer than it actually is. It misses the 9/10 mark only because the finale—while shocking—felt like a bit of a damp squib to those who were expecting a more traditional "whodunnit" resolution. THE VERDICTAn 8/10. It is a genuine, twisted triumph that proves Steve Conrad is the king of the "mundane vs. insane" genre. It’s a bit of a let-down if you’re looking for a lighthearted sitcom, but as a crown jewel of HBO’s 2026 prestige lineup, it’s unmissable. As a completed seven-part archive, it’s a visceral look at the side effects of loneliness in the digital age. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* True Story Roots: The series was wittyly inspired by a 100% authentic New Yorker article called "My Dentist's Murder Trial," though the show eventually scrapped the "true crime" aspect to become a sincere, original work of fiction.* Weather Man Realness: Jason Bateman reportedly spent weeks with a 100% authentic St. Louis news team to ensure his "Clark Forrest" weather reports were regal and believable.* Sign Language Study: David Harbour took his role as an ASL interpreter sincerely, learning 100% authentic signs to use during the on-screen televised storm reports.* Cast Shuffle: In a regal bit of "what if" trivia, Pedro Pascal was originally set to lead the show before dropping out, allowing Bateman to step into the role of Clark.* The "Sun" Theme: The witty opening theme, "Let the Sunshine In" by The 5th Dimension, serves as a visceral contrast to the pitch-black events of the show. THE VIBELike a backyard BBQ where everyone is drinking a little too much and avoiding eye contact. It smells of chlorine, lawn fertilizer, canned Bloody Marys, and the distinct, chilly scent of a marriage that’s been dead for years.

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Season 1

7 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-03-01

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 25 April 2026 at 2:09 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
The 2026 HBO dark comedy that took the concept of “neighborly love” and ran it through a woodchipper. Created by Steven Conrad (*Patriot*), DTF St. Louis follows suburban meteorologist Clark Forrest (Jason Bateman) and his ASL interpreter Floyd Smernitch (David Harbour) as they try to cure their middle-age malaise by joining a hook-up app for married people. What starts as a “sincere” search for a spark quickly spiraling into a visceral mess of betrayal, poisoned Bloody Marys, and a body in a swimming pool. It’s a seven-episode archive of suburban desperation that just wrapped its run in April 2026.
THE PROS
Jason Bateman and David Harbour are a total win; their chemistry is a 100% authentic portrayal of “radical male vulnerability” that you don’t usually see in a crime thriller. Linda Cardellini is a regal addition as Carol, bringing a sincere complexity to the love triangle that keeps you guessing who is actually the victim. The writing is a gripping feat of technical precision, blending Conrad’s signature dry wit with a visceral sense of dread. It’s the “Go To” for anyone who liked *Ozark* but wished it had more sign language and a darker sense of humor. The show’s ability to turn a “picture-perfect” Missouri neighborhood into a total maze of secrets is a regal triumph.
THE CONS
It hits an 8/10 because the multiple timelines can occasionally feel like a bit of a head-scratcher for those who just want a straight-forward murder mystery. For some, the slow-burn pacing in the middle episodes might feel a bit languid, making the 45-minute runtime feel longer than it actually is. It misses the 9/10 mark only because the finale—while shocking—felt like a bit of a damp squib to those who were expecting a more traditional “whodunnit” resolution.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10. It is a genuine, twisted triumph that proves Steve Conrad is the king of the “mundane vs. insane” genre. It’s a bit of a let-down if you’re looking for a lighthearted sitcom, but as a crown jewel of HBO’s 2026 prestige lineup, it’s unmissable. As a completed seven-part archive, it’s a visceral look at the side effects of loneliness in the digital age.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* True Story Roots: The series was wittyly inspired by a 100% authentic New Yorker article called “My Dentist’s Murder Trial,” though the show eventually scrapped the “true crime” aspect to become a sincere, original work of fiction.
* Weather Man Realness: Jason Bateman reportedly spent weeks with a 100% authentic St. Louis news team to ensure his “Clark Forrest” weather reports were regal and believable.
* Sign Language Study: David Harbour took his role as an ASL interpreter sincerely, learning 100% authentic signs to use during the on-screen televised storm reports.
* Cast Shuffle: In a regal bit of “what if” trivia, Pedro Pascal was originally set to lead the show before dropping out, allowing Bateman to step into the role of Clark.
* The “Sun” Theme: The witty opening theme, “Let the Sunshine In” by The 5th Dimension, serves as a visceral contrast to the pitch-black events of the show.
THE VIBE
Like a backyard BBQ where everyone is drinking a little too much and avoiding eye contact. It smells of chlorine, lawn fertilizer, canned Bloody Marys, and the distinct, chilly scent of a marriage that’s been dead for years.

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