The world of underground art forgery gets a dark, intoxicating twist in Spilled Paint, a six-episode crime thriller that landed on Tubi earlier this year. While the series has been gaining steady traction with viewers, it’s the powerhouse team behind it—Brandon Gibson and Justine Renee—that truly gives the story its pulse.
Gibson, a multi-hyphenate talent with a background in everything from national commercials to high-level improv and stand-up comedy, steps into the role of Ramirez Ponce—a suave but sadistic figure operating within Miami’s seedy art underworld. But Spilled Paint is more than just a vehicle for Gibson’s performance. He also co-created, wrote, directed, and produced the series, drawing from real-world events to craft a high-stakes drama soaked in danger, betrayal, and ambition.
The show’s journey to screen wasn’t an easy one. Production kicked off in 2020 with a promising pilot, only to be stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic. But Gibson and his team persisted, resuming work in 2023 and completing the series with a clear creative vision intact. The result is a sleek, sharply written show that doesn’t just live up to the promise of its premise—it exceeds it.
Matching Gibson’s intensity on screen is Justine Renee, who brings complexity and vulnerability to the role of Helena Natale, a legendary artist long thought dead. With a background in competitive alpine skiing and a degree in performing arts from Suffolk University, Renee has honed her craft on both stage and screen. In Spilled Paint, she commands attention as Helena slowly unravels Ponce’s empire from within, all while battling her own moral demons.
Renee's performance is a standout—equal parts strength and sorrow—making Helena one of the most compelling female characters in recent crime television. Her scenes with Gibson crackle with tension, as two characters with a shared past circle each other in a dangerous game of power and survival.
Set against the vibrant but haunting backdrop of Florida, Spilled Paint uses its visual palette and narrative punch to explore ambition, authenticity, and the cost of deception. And while it may be easy to dismiss a Tubi release in today’s crowded content landscape, Spilled Paint proves that prestige storytelling doesn’t always come with a premium tag.
After watching the series, one thing’s clear: I’m hooked. The writing is razor-sharp, the performances are magnetic, and the pacing never lets up. Spilled Paint doesn’t just tell a story—it immerses you in its world. With standout talents like Brandon Gibson and Justine Renee in the cast, it’s obvious this is just the beginning.
Jessie Hobson