Netflix Presents: The Characters (2016)
"Sketching their own brand of comedy."
Synopsis
No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.
Network
Netflix
Episodes
Episodes
Lauren Lapkus
Lauren Lapkus lampoons reality dating shows, becomes a not-quite-foul-mouthed teenage boy, and transforms into a stripper with an odd music choice.
John Early
John Early embodies the overly dramatic half of an engaged couple, a dim bro on a bad first date, and a wistful Southern comedian mom.
Henry Zebrowski
After being mistaken for Jim Gaffigan and having a run-in with a food cart owner, Henry Zebrowski is forced to observe his terrible past lives.
Kate Berlant
Kate Berlant immerses herself in the world of a pretentious, eccentric artist who struggles to justify her work on a corporate branding campaign.
Natasha Rothwell
Natasha Rothwell brings a diverse jury waiting room to life, plays a well-read homeless man, and portrays a doctor teaching a lesson about race.
Paul W. Downs
Paul Downs goes all in as a monster truck meathead, a European VJ, a blind cop on a Segway and a man on a distressing date with his girlfriend.
Tim Robinson
Tim Robinson breaks out characters like a frenzied Rat Pack wannabe, a disturbed limo employee, a gun shopper with bathroom issues and more.
Dr. Brown
Filmed in a single shot, Dr. Brown inhabits three wildly different characters who convince strangers to come over for a birthday shindig.
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Original Title
Netflix Presents: The Characters
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Production
Jax Media
