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Season 1 – Lunatics

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Chris Lilley stars -- as six characters -- in this mockumentary series that he also created and wrote. It explores the lives of six extraordinary individuals who may not be what they seem at first. The intriguing subjects are observed over a period of months through documentary-style interviews and a combination of self-recorded and fly-on-the-wall footage. While they are eccentric and odd, they are also scarily recognizable, and they teach us that it's OK just to be you.
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Michael Idato Sydney Morning Herald 04/26/2019
Lunatics isn't a wreck but equally, and here's the rub, it's simply not Lilley's best work. Go to Full Review Stuart Heritage Guardian 04/24/2019
What should Chris Lilley do next? It's a question worth asking because, if you have watched his new Netflix series, Lunatics, you will have realised that the thing he currently does isn't very good. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian 04/22/2019
1/5
I'm sure Lilley is capturing different Australian types and language registers better than I can appreciate, but still the whole thing looks and feels like a ragbag of choices that neither hang together per character or per show. Go to Full Review Anthony Morris ScreenHub 03/03/2020
2/5
You never forget the first time you see Chris Lilley at work, mostly because every time you see him is exactly the same Go to Full Review Phumlani S Langa City Press (South Africa) 01/02/2020
Lunatics could be viewed as crass, devoid of any class and downright offensive. But I would rather watch volatile programming than completely sanitary viewing. Go to Full Review Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media 05/07/2019
2/5
Mockumentary punches down too often to be truly funny. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alexandra N @RT47118786 Oct 12 Wobbles between gut-busting laughter and top tier cringe. Brilliant and human and heart-warming. See more Madison H @RT76650495 Apr 20 If you don’t think this is funny, you have lost all sense of humor. It’s supposed to be dumb and funny - dumb funny if you will. Critic reviews on this series are a representation of the boomer generation. Why so serious? Do yourself a favor. Smoke a joint, pop a soda can, and watch this with your dumb friends. See more AnndyEdwards @RT26193395 09/02/2023 Lilly isn't for me, but I can see how some people find it funny or engaging. The world around the main characters is void of anything interesting at all. There isn't a single secondary character with a decent role, which is really boring to watch. Lilly's own characters are constantly talking. All other characters are intensely boring. As a show, it's flat. See more Marc Z @TKDLife 02/25/2023 Chris Lilley is a masterful character performer. His comedy is irreverent and outrageous and look at classism and gender and social issues. This show is an anthology of different characters and storylines. Not all are great, and not all hit the mark every time. It is ambitious and funny and stupid. I enjoyed it. If you like Lilley you will like this and add 1/2 a star. See more Haley S @RT76238965 01/22/2023 Amazing, cant believe there isnt a season 2. Ive rewatched this show a million times. See more Sean Patrick N @RT11823322 10/26/2022 This was my first exposure to Chris Lilley. It's been around two years or so since I watched it and it still lingers in my head. The characters are all very out there, the concept is absolutely bonkers. I still hope there's a follow-up. See more Read all reviews
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Chris Lilley

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Chris Lilley

Keith

Chris Lilley

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 1 Introductions to a fashion wannabe, a 7-foot-3 college girl, an obnoxious child heir, a pet psychic to the stars, a former porn star and a cocky real estate agent. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 2 Quentin starts his transition to CEO; Jana explains more about her psychic methods; Gavin learns Gayhurst history; Joyce describes her "collection." Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 3 Jana plans a pet art show; Keith has big ideas for the new store; Becky struggles to fit in at college; Quentin goes all out for his 30th birthday. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 4 Becky pours her efforts into a YouTube channel; Keith stages a grand opening; Gavin makes a friend and a raunchy video; Joyce has neighbor problems. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 5 Gavin and his cohorts engage in "lit activities"; Quentin tries to become a street artist; Jana searches for her aardvark; Joyce has financial issues. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 6 Becky pines for Lingers; Jana tries virtual reality; Quentin wants to lay down some EDM vocals; Keith and Marilyn talk about what she saw. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 7 Gavin and the Frothers go on a hunger strike; Becky tries to let loose at a party; Patika gets upset about Karen; Joyce is asked to return to porn. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 8 Jana is fed up with Kylie's impending wedding; Quentin hones his DJ persona; Joyce gets an eviction notice; Gavin receives visitors at Gayhurst. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 9 Quentin makes his long-awaited DJ debut; Becky fesses up to her fans; Keith launches his fashion line; Jana makes a plea to Kylie in Zimbabwe. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 19, 2019 Episode 10 Six months have passed, and there have been big changes in the lives of Becky, Gavin, Jana, Joyce, Keith and Quentin. Details

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Lunatics — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Chris Lilley
Screenwriter
Chris Lilley
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 19, 2019
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