Reception
The initial viewer ratings were disappointing, debuting with only 673,000 viewers. Viewer ratings picked up by the season's end, resulting in the series being picked up for a second season.
Critical reception for the series was mixed, with the AV Club panning the second season's opening episode. The Emory Wheel criticized the show, saying it "objectifies women men".
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