Jason Bateman’s Crime Comedy DTF St. Louis Is No. 1 on HBO Max US Charts

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Jason Bateman is a hugely popular actor known for his roles in shows like Arrested Development and Ozark, and films such as Horrible Bosses, Game Night, and Zootopia. He’s built a dedicated following, so it’s no surprise his new murder mystery series is already proving popular with audiences.

According to FlixPatrol, DTF St. Louis is currently the most popular show in the United States, surpassing all others. It’s also a top 10 hit in countries like Argentina, Croatia, Indonesia, and Spain, demonstrating its widespread appeal.

DTF St. Louis Is a Blend of Dark Comedy and Murder Mystery

DTF St. Louis centers around Clark Forrest, a well-known TV weatherman played by Jason Bateman, and his unlikely friendship with Floyd Smernitch, portrayed by David Harbour. Floyd, who interprets American Sign Language, becomes Clark’s friend after heroically saving his life during a live broadcast of a severe storm. However, their bond quickly takes a troubling turn.

The HBO show’s name is inspired by DTF St. Louis, a dating app designed for people who are already married. The story follows Clark and Floyd as they become involved with the app, but takes a dark turn when Floyd is found murdered in a pool house several weeks later, launching a full-scale investigation.

The trailer for DTF St. Louis focuses on the investigation into Floyd’s murder and points to Clark as the primary suspect. However, it doesn’t reveal the show’s surprisingly funny side – it’s dark, often awkward, and occasionally catches you off guard. This unique humor is actually a key part of what makes the series successful, and many viewers seem to think so.

DTF St. Louis Already Has an Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score

Despite only being a week old and having released just two of its seven episodes, the new HBO series DTF St. Louis is already receiving positive reviews. Critics have given it a Certified Fresh score of 87% on the Tomatometer, while audiences have awarded it an 80% rating on the Popcornmeter.

In a review for the Wall Street Journal, John Anderson praised David Harbour’s performance, comparing his intensity in the role of Floyd to that of Robert De Niro in Raging Bull. He also noted that while the entire cast is strong, Harbour particularly stands out. Ross McIndoe of Slant Magazine described the series as having a quietly captivating quality.

Steven Conrad created, wrote, and directed DTF St. Louis, which features Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini. Cardellini also stars in Dead to Me as Floyd’s wife, Carol Love-Smernitch. Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday play Detective Donoghue Homer and special crimes officer Jodie Plumb, respectively, and they are investigating Floyd’s murder.

Okay, so I just finished watching DTF St. Louis, and it’s really stuck with me. It has this incredibly unique vibe – kind of unsettling and eerie. Every episode, you’re just waiting for something bad to happen, and honestly, that constant sense of dread is what made it so addictive. It totally explains why it became a streaming hit, you just can’t look away!

DTF St. Louis is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States and selected countries.

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2026-03-11 01:06