EPISODE
The Characters - Season 1
The Characters features eight up-and-coming comedians, who each write and star in their own 30 minute show. No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark.
28 February 1929, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
19 April 1976, The Bronx, New York, USA
16 July 1987, Los Angeles, California, USA
19 March 1936, Brooklyn, New York, USA
July 22, 1991 in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, USA
6 June 1984, Bel Air, Maryland, USA
March 09, 2016
Each episode embodies its creator's distinct voice, shows what kind of comedy they're drawn to and excel at. Netflix gave the comedians creative control, so everyone ends up playing to their strengths.March 10, 2016
The idea behind The Characters is risky and brilliant.March 14, 2016
Eight young comedians were given a little over a half-hour in which to produce ... comedy. Which, in the four made available for screening, they do.March 18, 2016
This series is a bit of a mixed bag, but has enough highlights to make it worthwhile, particularly for comedy fans.