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Season 1 – How to With John Wilson

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Documentary filmmaker John Wilson embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation by covertly filming the lives of fellow New Yorkers while trying to share advice. John attempts to give advice while dealing with his own personal issues. The episodes, framed as tutorials and filmed mainly on the streets of New York City, cover topics from small talk to scaffolding. While each episode initially focuses on its title topic, in the course of his investigation, Wilson meets people and strikes up conversations that lead in unpredictable directions.
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Surprising, thoughtful, and superbly strange, How to with John Wilson's blend of documentary styles comes together to create a singularly delightful experience.

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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 09/05/2022
3/5
The randomness of all of this is quite diverting, and the episodes are an easily-digestible half-hour. Go to Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Guardian 09/05/2022
4/5
It is highly original and unusual, and when it finds its sweet spot, it is an empathic and lovely celebration of the characters and eccentricities that make life interesting. I loved it. Go to Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine 12/30/2020
As each inquiry unfolds, he observes people from all walks of life going about their daily existences, unaware they're being filmed. You won't find a better B-roll game on TV. Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv 08/30/2022
Wilson launches into something so obvious the rest of us never think twice about it, and then discovers, seemingly by accident, something very profound. Go to Full Review Dan Webster Spokesman-Review (Washington) 12/30/2021
How To with John Wilson is a guide we could all benefit from watching. Go to Full Review Natalia Trzenko La Nación (Argentina) 12/21/2021
An unmissable rarity. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jo P @JoParkerBear Sep 30 All three seasons are delightful. A welcome breath of fresh air. See more jon j May 24 Incredibly stupid show with an annoying host. I suppose this person is attempting some type of humor, but it’s just pointless and annoying. See more Ted C 10/12/2024 i have never seen something else like this. the way it ties footage and writing together is amazing. i love how it is superficially detached but emotionally intimate See more G P 03/10/2024 I like how he sets a premise and then totally goes off in another direction but still coherent, his sum-ups at the end hit the spot every time. Really original gritty tv we should definitely see more of! See more Green C @Green804 08/26/2023 Quirky, weird, sometimes too graphic but incredibly unique and eye-opening. See more 06/29/2021 Really weird and awkward, but hilarious and full of really great New York footage. Very funny show if you enjoy shows like Nathan For You. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Koman

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Alice Gregory

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 23, 2020 How to Make Small Talk The delicate balancing act of making -- and safely redirecting -- casual conversation; the risks and rewards of small talk. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 30, 2020 How to Put Up Scaffolding Exploring the history of New York's sprawling network of overhead "protection" known as scaffolding; what it might take to reduce the nearly 300-mile eyesore overtaking the city. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 6, 2020 How to Improve Your Memory Tapping into John's "memory palace" to explore people's ability -- or inability -- to remember things. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2020 How to Cover Your Furniture John has a furniture-destroying cat, so he explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 20, 2020 How to Split the Check John explores the complex art of splitting the check. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 27, 2020 How to Cook the Perfect Risotto John thanks his landlord by attempting to make the perfect risotto, which is her favorite dish. Details

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Season Info

Director
John Wilson
Executive Producer
John Wilson, Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman, Clark Reinking
Screenwriter
John Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 23, 2020