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Season 1 – High Maintenance

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The Guy is a nameless marijuana dealer in Brooklyn who delivers his goods via bicycle to stressed-out clients across New York City, who try to savour the highs of life in an increasingly volatile world. While dropping off weed to his customers, he makes brief appearances in their lives to get a glimpse at their daily routines, allowing viewers to explore the existences of intriguing, colorful individuals from all walks of life. The comedy series stars Ben Sinclair, who created the show with then-wife Katja Blichfeld, as The Guy.

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High Maintenance — Season 1

High Maintenance — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Dreamlike, poignant, and often funny, High Maintenance successfully transitions from the web to the small screen thanks to sharp writing and an excellent cast.

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Hank Stuever Washington Post Jan 25, 2019
B+
A step in the right direction away from Cheech & Chong tropes. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer Aug 14, 2017
Every episode of High Maintenance works as a stand-alone, and watching the web series before the HBO one isn't even absolutely necessary. Go to Full Review Rachel Syme The New Yorker Sep 23, 2016
When people call a dealer, they are in a moment of need. High Maintenance meets people at this crossroads and peers at them with a tender gaze. Go to Full Review Matt Hill Digital Spy Dec 3, 2018
High Maintenance is slightly deeper than the high concept suggests, telling the story of NYC's varied inhabitants through the eyes of their shared Crypt Keeper of weed. Go to Full Review Matt Miller Esquire Magazine Oct 19, 2018
The weed is there, but it serves more as a tool through which to explore human relationships than to define any one of its themes or characters. Go to Full Review Pilot Viruet Inverse Jun 25, 2018
The HBO series takes everything that worked on the web and escalates it (thanks to a bigger budget) without losing anything in the process. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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D M @Dusername Dec 10, 2025 Perfect TV, vigettes of ny life See more Honest D @RT10468612 Sep 21, 2023 If you like dogs at all (and probably even if you dont) then you HAVE to watch the third episode of the first season entitled Grandpa. The dog lady also plays Lorna Morello in Orange Is the New Black and this is the episode that made me love the show. See more Gareth v @geewah Jun 24, 2023 A smart, quirky and mostly funny show that's more a window into people's lives rather than about what the lead character does for a living. See more Jan 16, 2021 Chill vibes and NYC atmosphere See more Jul 21, 2020 Goofy and charming. Wonderful cast of characters. See more Jun 26, 2020 This is the most refreshing show I've seen in years. Nothing feels as honest and relatable as High Maintenance. I couldn't commend Katja Blichfeld & Ben Sinclair more for the fantastic series they've created. See more Read all reviews
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Ben Sinclair

Creator

Katja Blichfeld

Creator

Ben Sinclair

The Guy

Kristen Hung

Joon

Ismenia Mendes

Anja

Michael Cyril Creighton

Patrick

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 16, 2016 Meth(od) The Guy makes an uncomfortable delivery to a macho client and his friend; Max and Lainey's co-dependent relationship begins to wane after Max spends time with a new group of friends. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Museebat A young girl, who lives with her aunt and uncle in Brooklyn, struggles to be a normal college student; the Guy delivers to a jaded couple who are throwing an intimate birthday gathering. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 30, 2016 Grandpa Culture shock takes its toll on Chase and his sensitive dog Gatsby after moving from the Midwest to Queens. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 7, 2016 Tick Aging parents navigate their son's recent success and new lifestyle; the Guy delivers to a retired man who lives downstairs from his neurotic daughter and her family. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 14, 2016 Selfie An aspiring writer convinces the Guy to sit down for a one-on-one interview; a former customer enlists the Guy's help when she is confronted by her past. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 2016 Ex The Guy pays a visit to a longtime customer and agoraphobic, Patrick; the Guy seeks solace from a customer after a rough night. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld
Creator
Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld
Executive Producer
Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld, Russell Gregory
Screenwriter
Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 16, 2016
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