Netflix Presents: The Characters

Netflix Presents: The Characters (2016)

EndedVariety showComedy

Eight up-and-coming comedians get the opportunity to create their own 30-minute episodes and do whatever they want. No rules. No limits. Each comedian writes and appears in his/her episode, presenting a series of sketches. Features Lauren Lapkus (Orange Is The New Black), Kate Berlant (The Meltdown), Dr. Brown (Dr. Brown), Paul W. Downs (Broad City), John Early (Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp), Tim Robinson (Saturday Night Live), Natasha Rothwell (SNL writer) and Henry Zebrowski (Heroes Reborn). SNL's Cecily Strong and Bobby Moynihan, Tyson Beckford and Broad City's Abbi Jacobson also will appear in cameos.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Dr. BrownMar 11, 2016
S01E07Tim RobinsonMar 11, 2016
S01E06Paul W. DownsMar 11, 2016
S01E05Natasha RothwellMar 11, 2016
S01E04Kate BerlantMar 11, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Netflix release 'The Characters'?

Netflix released 'The Characters' on March 11, 2016.

Who are the actors that feature in the show?

'The Characters' is a sketch comedy show that features eight different comedians in each episode.

What do the comedians do in each episode of 'The Characters'?

Each comedian writes and performs their own 30-minute episode, showcasing their unique comedy style.

Who created 'The Characters'?

'The Characters' was created by Natasha Lyonne, Wesly Morris, Dan Powell and Michael Showalter.

How many episodes are in the first season of 'The Characters'?

There are eight episodes in the first season of 'The Characters'.

What is the format of the show?

'The Characters' is an anthology series, with each episode featuring a different comedian.

What is the genre of 'The Characters'?

'The Characters' is a sketch comedy show.

Who directed the episodes of 'The Characters'?

No director is credited for the episodes of 'The Characters'.

Who wrote the episodes of 'The Characters'?

Each comedian wrote their own episode of 'The Characters'.

What is the running time of each episode in 'The Characters'?

Each episode of 'The Characters' has a running time of 30 minutes.

Was 'The Characters' nominated for any awards?

No, 'The Characters' wasn't nominated for any awards.

Were there any guest stars in 'The Characters'?

No, there were no guest stars in 'The Characters'.

What sets 'The Characters' apart from other sketch comedy shows?

'The Characters' is unique because it showcases the individual comedy styles of each comedian, allowing them to create their own characters and sketches.

Did 'The Characters' have any controversy?

No, there were no controversies surrounding 'The Characters'.

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Also known as

  • The Characters
  • Персонажи (Russian Federation)

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