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Netflix Presents: The Characters

Netflix Presents: The Characters

Sketching their own brand of comedy.

2016Canceled1 Season8 Episodes4.9TMDB
Netflix

No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Lauren Lapkus

Mar 11, 2016 · 29m

Lauren Lapkus lampoons reality dating shows, becomes a not-quite-foul-mouthed teenage boy, and transforms into a stripper with an odd music choice.

Episode 2: John Early

Mar 11, 2016 · 38m

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.

Episode 3: Henry Zebrowski

Mar 11, 2016 · 36m

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.

Episode 4: Kate Berlant

Mar 11, 2016 · 34m

Kate Berlant immerses herself in the world of a pretentious, eccentric artist who struggles to justify her work on a corporate branding campaign.

Episode 5: Natasha Rothwell

Mar 11, 2016 · 28m

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.

Episode 6: Paul W. Downs

Mar 11, 2016 · 29m

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.

Episode 7: Tim Robinson

Mar 11, 2016 · 30m

Tim Robinson breaks out characters like a frenzied Rat Pack wannabe, a disturbed limo employee, a gun shopper with bathroom issues and more.

Episode 8: Dr. Brown

Mar 11, 2016 · 30m

Filmed in a single shot, Dr. Brown inhabits three wildly different characters who convince strangers to come over for a birthday shindig.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Netflix Presents: The Characters Season 1 premiere?

Netflix Presents: The Characters Season 1 premiered on March 11, 2016.

How many episodes are in Netflix Presents: The Characters Season 1?

Netflix Presents: The Characters Season 1 has 8 episodes.

What is the first episode of Netflix Presents: The Characters Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Lauren Lapkus". It aired on March 11, 2016.

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