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An absurdist black comedy that satirizes our culture's discomfort around uncoupled people, The Lobster asks what would happen if singles were given 45 days to find a mate, or be transformed into the animal of their choice.
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The vignettes of heartbreak and hustling come with absurdist wit and an outstanding selection of beats.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Braden Peters, a Gen Z social media influencer, is well-known among certain audiences for absurdist stunts and a variety of controversies, including the use of racist slurs in his livestreams.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The series offered an absurdist take on fame, family and everyday life, drawing inspiration from filmmakers such as Tarantino and the Coen brothers.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The vignettes of heartbreak and hustling come with absurdist wit and an outstanding selection of beats.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Braden Peters, a Gen Z social media influencer, is well-known among certain audiences for absurdist stunts and a variety of controversies, including the use of racist slurs in his livestreams.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The series offered an absurdist take on fame, family and everyday life, drawing inspiration from filmmakers such as Tarantino and the Coen brothers.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Absurdist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absurdist. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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