''Deadbeat'' is an American

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comedy series created by Cody Heller and Brett Konner about

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Kevin Pacalioglu, played by

Tyler Labine Tyler Sean Labine (born April 29, 1978) is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He is best known for starring in the television series ''Breaker High'', '' Invasion'', '' Reaper'', '' Deadbeat'' and as Dr. Iggy Frome, head of psychiatry, in the ...

, and was first released on

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on April 9, 2014. Three seasons were broadcast before Hulu canceled the series on June 5, 2016.

Plot

Kevin "Pac" Pacalioglu (

) is a lazy slacker, and a

for hire, who attempts to solve various ghosts' unresolved issues, so that they can move on to a final resting place. During Season 1 and 2, with the help of his best friend and drug dealer, Roofie ( Brandon T. Jackson), Kevin was interfering with Camomile White (

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) to stop her from causing harm to people as a false medium. During his issues with Camomile he tries to date her quiet and reluctant personal assistant, Sue Tabernacle (

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), who dies in an accident and ends up as a ghost who can't move on living in Kevin's apartment. In Season 1, Pac competes against Camomile for work, whereas in Season 2, Camomile becomes a TV Host while blackmailing Kevin into being her "bodyguard" and takes advantage of his talents for her gain. After the events in Season 2, Kevin moves into an apartment with Clyde (

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) and works with a medium known as "Danny Poker" (

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) who uses his talent to win at Poker competitions.

Cast and characters

Main

as Kevin "Pac" Pacalioglu: a stoner and

who uses his ability to communicate with ghosts as a means to make a living. * Brandon T. Jackson as Rufus "Roofie" Jones (seasons 1-2): Kevin's only friend and

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. *

as Sue Tabernacle (seasons 1-2): Camomile's timid assistant. *

as Camomile White (seasons 1-2): a famous medium, and occasional rival of Kevin, who lacks the actual ability to communicate with ghosts. *

as Clyde Shapiro (season 3): Kevin's roommate. *

as Danny Poker (season 3): another medium who uses his skills for profit.

Recurring

* Brad Williams as Tyson *

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as Crosby / Matthew Biscotti * Modi as Menachem Mendel * Meryl Hathaway as Millie * Todd Alan Crain as Wesley * Megan Neuringer as Nurse * Paul Fitzgerald as Detective Crosby, himself *

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as Darcy *

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as Shaky Hands * Adrian Martinez as Hector * Teresa Yenque as Zoila (season 2) * Lauren Adams as Carol (season 3)

Guest

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as Jerryd the Liar *

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as Hugh Janus *

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as Manny *

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as Edith Jane *

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as Famous Actor *

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as Daniel L. Turner *

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as Reed Kelly * Peter Grosz as Jeremy Goldberg *

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as Don Soderbergh *

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as Shelly *

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as Mayor Meyer * Fred Armisen as Dead Janitor *

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as TJ *

Danny DeVito Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. (born November 17, 1944) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series ''Taxi'' (1978–1983), which won him a Gold ...

as Giuseppe Monamocce *

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as Johnny Penis *

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as Suicidal Man *

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as Abraham Lincoln * Jim Norton as Carl * Geoffrey Owens as Arthur * Dean Edwards as Gucci Man

Overview

Reception

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, the first season received a score of 80% based on 10 reviews. The site's critical consensus states, "''Deadbeat'' aims low and scores high thanks to its promising, crass comedy and willingness to indulge in the bizarre."

International broadcasters

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, the series premiered on April 15, 2015 on

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. In India the show premiered on July 8, 2015 on

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. In

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the show was broadcast by

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. In Canada the show is on the streaming service Crave TV.

Home media

In 2014, Season 1 was released on DVD exclusively through

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References

External links

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