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Season 1 – Difficult People

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Life is really tough for Julie and Billy, two 30-something aspiring comics living and working in New York City. While their friends and acquaintances move on to find success and love, they continue to struggle with careers and relationships, getting more bitter by the day. By day, Julie's a TV blogger, and Billy works as a waiter. By night, they perform at a local comedy club. It's a good thing they have each other, though, because their behavior tends to land them in incredibly awkward situations, and they're completely clueless as to why people dislike them or find them offensive. They don't hesitate, for example, to poll the other attendees at a funeral -- while the service is in progress -- to find a good place in the area for lunch. The 30-minute Hulu-original series is executive-produced by Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation") and Dave Becky ("Louie").
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Critics Consensus

Difficult People makes the unlikable likable with mean-spirited, unhappy characters who still can't help but amuse.

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Anna Silman Salon.com 08/11/2015
Anyone who enjoys clever comedy will find plenty to like about the show, which takes inspiration from a range of influences to create something that feels fresh and distinctive. Go to Full Review Amy Plitt Rolling Stone 08/11/2015
The humor isn't going to be for everyone... but if you appreciate biting wit, or jokes about twee baby names or the Real Housewives franchise, then this just might be the show for you. Go to Full Review Alexa Planje AV Club 08/07/2015
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A lot of the show's humor may have an edge to it, but warmth remains due to the leads' central friendship. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch TV Over Mind 03/10/2020
Difficult People is not an openly metaphorical show, but its foundation is particularly refreshing. Go to Full Review Glenn Dunks The Film Experience 04/24/2019
It's as if Seinfeld and Will & Grace had a Hulu sitcom baby and raised it on a steady diet of pop culture, Wendy Williams and Parks & Recreation reruns. Go to Full Review Chris Cummins Uproxx 04/24/2019
Difficult People is the most biting, true, and above all, funny series to debut in years. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jona I 02/04/2023 Sometimes too decidedly sexually crude, but the characters, humor, and leads' chemistry is ridiculously appealing. See more britton u 10/21/2022 finally a show that makes me feel less shitty for being a hater. i love it!! can't wait to rewatch it until i hate it too See more 10/13/2017 Season 1 of Difficult People is one of my favorite things ever. It only takes 4ish hours to power through the 8 episodes and I find myself watching it over and over again! Julie and Billy are life! See more 09/23/2016 I can relate to these characters. I can't stand people and their self righteous, pretentious b.s. and just like them I simply cannot stand kids. This show is perfect for anyone who despises modern humanity! See more 09/18/2016 Hilarious irreverent and funny. Lots of NYC insider jokes....yes Billy and Julie are kind of awful but so is everyone else in their universe except Julie's boyfriend Arthur... Each episode involves numerous mishaps on their quest to be famous-which never quite work out. The are Lucy and Ricky in the modern age. See more 09/03/2016 A fairly hilarious debut season that gets by with assured footing and zingy-writing. Following in the tradition of previous sit-coms that made deplorable characters lovable (i.e. Seinfeld, Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner shine as playing asshole versions of themselves, while successfully touching both on the frustrations of being a New Yorker, as well as those of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. The mean-spitedness rarely gets grating, and the humor is fast and funny throughout the eight episodes. One of the most underrated comedies on TV, as it's arguably a more mature and organic Broad City. See more Read all reviews
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Julie Klausner

Creator

Julie Klausner

Julie Kessler

Billy Eichner

Billy Epstein

Andrea Martin

Marilyn Kessler

James Urbaniak

Arthur Tack

Gabourey Sidibe

Denise

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 5, 2015 Pilot Billy and Julie come up with an entrepreneurial scheme to sell bottled library water fountain water; Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 5, 2015 Devil's Three-Way Julie seeks out an old high school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur; Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 12, 2015 Pledge Week Billy hits it off with a new man, only to find out he's a "participator"; Julie's home life crumbles as Arthur cracks under the pressure of the PBS pledge drive. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 19, 2015 The Courage of a Soldier Billy visits his very Jewish brother for Yom Kippur dinner; Julie attempts to befriend a veteran to prove to Marilyn's surrogate daughter that she's charitable. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 26, 2015 The Children's Menu While Billy's boss is out of town, Billy and Julie overhaul the café menu with children's cuisine at adult prices. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 2, 2015 Even Later Billy and Julie prepare a portfolio for a writing job, but find it easier to procrastinate than write. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 9, 2015 Premium Membership Billy and Julie decide to create their own podcast, but it proves more difficult than anticipated; Billy has some unexpected fun at the dog park. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 16, 2015 Difficult Christmas Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break. Details

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Difficult People — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Julie Klausner
Executive Producer
Amy Poehler, Julie Klausner, Dave Becky
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 5, 2015