If you’ve been around the block on the internet for a number of years, you’re probably familiar with the Florida Man memes. Basically, these memes are just a way to show how ridiculous the residents of Florida actually are. The upcoming “Florida Man” TV series definitely leans into the absurdity of the state but with a heist story holding it all together. 
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As seen in the trailer for “Florida Man,” the series follows an ex-cop/gambler who finds himself on the wrong side of a crime boss. In an attempt to clear his debut with the crime boss, this guy has to travel to Florida to track down the mobster’s runaway girlfriend. But when he finds the woman, that’s when things get a lot more out of hand. 
The cast includes Edgar Ramírez, Anthony LaPaglia, Abbey Lee, Otmara Marrero, Lex Scott Davis, Emory Cohen, Clark Gregg, Isaiah Johnson, Paul Schneider, and Lauren Buglioli. Believe it or not, “Florida Man,” which is a crime series, comes from creator/showrunner Donald Todd, who is probably best known for his work on the family drama series “This is Us” and the comedy series, “Ugly Betty.” But hey, maybe that sort of experience is just what is needed. 
“Florida Man” debuts on Netflix on April 13. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
When a struggling ex-cop (Edgar Ramírez) is forced to return to his home state of Florida to find a Philly mobster’s runaway girlfriend, what should be a quick gig becomes a wildly spiraling journey into buried family secrets, and an increasingly futile attempt to do the right thing in a place where so much is wrong. Florida Man, from creator Donald Todd, is a wild odyssey into a sunny place for shady people.