Yet a few episodes in, the show actually reveals some more involving wrinkles. For starters, Molly begins to enjoy some semi-normal moments with the group’s shy and newly single accountant (Nat Faxon), right before encountering a dashing billionaire (“Unfaithful’s” Olivier Martinez) who seems plucked from the pages of a perfume ad.
The show even veers into the semi-serious, at least in terms of a system that allows a few people to amass these kind of fortunes, and what level of charity is appropriate for those who do. Rudolph proves equally adept playing at both speeds, but the more over-the-top flourishes that hew toward her “SNL” background generally pale next to the softer elements.
“Loot” doesn’t achieve much closure at the end of its 10-episode debut run, suggesting the show has a fair amount of life left in it. If it’s not a blockbuster, Rudolph and the cast ensure that it’s quite good company, setting up a series possessing all the possibilities associated with a protagonist who has time, and money, to burn.
“Loot” premieres June 24 on Apple TV+. Disclosure: My wife works for a unit of Apple.
