Slacker comedy writer-turned-hapless drug dealer Katie Marovitch makes coke a joke in this darkly funny origin story inspired by Breaking Bad.
I think I have a favorite Dropout team member.
Yes, I know I don’t have to have a favorite, but my brain has liked to rank things ever since I can remember.
This is probably one of the reasons why Katie Marovitch has become my favorite of the Dropout gang. She hosted a show called Rank Room that I blasted through in two days, I think. It was a great watch and did my brain wonders.
Not only did Katie like to rank things, but she was also very particular. I am also very particular about things—at least I am in my brain. However, unlike me, Katie is unafraid of them.
Or, she feels safe enough to share them, which is what I choose to believe.
However, ranking things is not crucial to Kingpin Katie.
I knew when going into this show that I wouldn’t be getting anything close to Breaking Bad quality. I expected a lark, a goof, something silly, like I got with The Purge and Heist Night.
This was something special. I think Kingpin Katie could have been on a network… or edited into a short movie.
Sure, sure, it follows the Breaking Bad playbook a bit, but the writing is fresh, which is something I’ve come to expect from Dropout.
The jokes aren’t tired, and the twists kept me guessing.
But what kept me engaged was the relationship between Katie Marovitch and her sidekick, played by Betsy Sodaro. They played off of each other so well. It is clear to me that that Sodaro was a student of Chris Farely – his spirit shines through her in almost every single scene.
This lil show is like is Breaking Bad and Weeds had a baby, honestly.
Like, it’s got the drama of Breaking Bad, but the comedy of Weeds, minus any of the annoying parts or either. There is no unneccessary relationship drama, we’re focused on the drug story only.
If you’re a new Dropout subscriber looking for a more traditional show to get started with, I recommend this one. It’s traditional enough to be familiar but fresh enough to feel new.
Plus, you’ll get a little intro to some of the fabulous Dropout personalities.
