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Season 1 – Netflix Presents: The Characters

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Eight comedians get the opportunity to create their own 30-minute episode and do whatever they want.
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Netflix Presents: The Characters — Season 1

Netflix Presents: The Characters — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Some Characters prove funnier than others in this sketch anthology, but they cumulatively add up to a hilarious showcase for a new generation of comedic talent.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 05/15/2020
The series is a bit of a mixed bag, but it's a good deal more original than most sketch stuff. Go to Full Review David Sims The Atlantic 05/15/2020
There's a broad range of talent on display, and while each comedian only gets one episode to show off, it gives them the chance to distill their ideas into a kind of showreel that could launch them to future fame. Go to Full Review Charles Bramesco Uproxx 05/15/2020
Netflix's hands-off approach yields some heartening results on The Characters. Each episode plays like a pure extension of its author's individual sensibility as a comedian and, in some instances, a visual stylist. Go to Full Review Stuff.co.nz Staff The Post NZ 05/15/2020
They may not all fire, but if we're getting stuff like this, the occasional Sandler movie doesn't seem so bad after all. Go to Full Review Andrew Husband Uproxx 05/15/2020
The Characters is just plain weird and far from entirely successful. But it deserves a chance, especially since Skidmore, Aniello and Segal's concept gives new voices a space to express themselves. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/22/2020 Terrible, absolutely terrible! Not funny at all. I kept an open mind but this show is seriously super cringeworthy. See more 11/19/2019 wow! Very interesting show See more 07/06/2019 Definitely a show where you should be...in an enhanced state of mind to watch. I enjoyed it See more Jordan H @RT78610970 06/26/2019 I thought comedy shows were supposed to be funny in some way. This is not. Not in the slightest. See more 05/29/2019 What in the unsalted popcorn hell is this show?! Horrible, cringe inducing and wasteful acting. I'm sure that was exactly what they were going for, but yet they missed their chance at being a decent flick. I potty whoever sat through the 8 episodes the cats painstakingly created. 1 season to many. See more 05/04/2019 Great job! I hope there is a season 2! See more Read all reviews
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Paul W. Downs

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Lauren Lapkus

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Natasha Rothwell

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John Early

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Henry Zebrowski

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Kate Berlant

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 11, 2016 Lauren Lapkus Lauren Lapkus takes aim at reality dating shows, takes on the persona of a teenage boy, and performs as a stripper to unusual music. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 11, 2016 John Early John Early becomes the very dramatic half of an engaged couple, goes on a bad first date as a dim guy, and acts like a wistful mother from the South. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 11, 2016 Henry Zebrowski Henry Zebrowski is mistaken for comic Jim Gaffigan, has an encounter with the owner of a food cart, and observes his past lives. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 11, 2016 Kate Berlant Kate Berlant explores the world of a pretentious, eccentric artist who must justify her work on a corporate campaign. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 11, 2016 Natasha Rothwell Natasha Rothwell livens up a diverse jury waiting room, poses as a well-read homeless man, and portrays a doctor who is teaching a lesson about race. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 11, 2016 Paul W. Downs Paul W. Downs poses as a monster truck meathead, a blind cop on a segway, and a man on a distressing date. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 11, 2016 Tim Robinson Tim Robinson plays characters that include a frenzied wannabe, an unsettling limo worker, and a gun shopper with bathroom issues. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 11, 2016 Dr. Brown Filmed in one take, Dr. Brown plays three different characters who persuade strangers to attend a birthday celebration. Details

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Netflix Presents: The Characters — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Entertainment
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 11, 2016
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