Television series

Loot

Name: Loot
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2022
Cast: Maya Rudolph, Ron Funches, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Nat Faxon

Other titles called Loot: the 1970 film.

Comedy
Light-hearted

A billionaire's very public divorce sends her spiraling into the one thing money can't buy: meaning. Loot is a buoyant, character-driven comedy about a woman learning that legacy matters more than labels. Maya Rudolph anchors it with real warmth beneath the chaos. It's funny without being mean, and genuinely interested in its people.

TVMaze rating

3.2

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