On Rotten Tomatoes, 90% of ten critics' reviews of the series are positive, with an average rating of 6/10, and the critics' consensus praises the rapport between Craig Robinson and Claudia O'Doherty as part of a clever satire of a dog-eat-dog world.

Metacritic gave the first season a score of 70 out of 100 based on four critics, indicating generally favorable reviews.

The show's premise centers on an underdog pursuing the American dream by entering the Florida Python Challenge.

The pilot episode premiered on Peacock on March 31, 2022, ahead of the rest of the first season, which premiered on April 14, 2022.

The series was renewed for a second season in June 2022, which went on to premiere on August 17, 2023.