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Difficult People 2015

“It's not them. It's you.”

Status
Canceled
First Aired
August 5, 2015
Last Aired
September 26, 2017
Format
3 seasons · 28 eps
Total Runtime
~11.2 hours (24 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "Library Water" (★ 8/10)
Created By
Julie Klausner
Network
Hulu
Where to Stream
Hulu
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★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 44 votes Comedy 3 seasons · 28 eps Canceled
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.3/10
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What is Difficult People?

Difficult People is a television series first released in 2015. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Canceled
Episodes
28
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Aug 5, 2015
Last aired
Sep 26, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Hulu
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 44 votes
Format
3 seasons · 28 episodes
Episode runtime
~24 minutes
Status
Canceled
Network
Hulu
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Difficult People is a television series first released in 2015. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Hulu. Current status: Canceled. Spans 3 seasons and 28 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Two aspiring comedians in New York City struggle to find success while growing increasingly bitter.”

Reasons to watch
  • sharp character studies
  • relatable professional struggles
Keep in mind
  • cynical tone
  • unlikable protagonists

Watch it if you enjoy dark character-driven comedies about the frustrations of pursuing a career in the arts.

The series features cynical humor and themes surrounding the difficulties of adult life.

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What is the premise of Difficult People?

The show follows two thirty-something aspiring comics living in New York City as they struggle with their careers and relationships.

Where is the show set?

The series is set in New York City.

What is the tone of the series?

The series focuses on the bitter experiences of its protagonists as they navigate their personal and professional lives.

When was the show released?

Difficult People premiered in 2015.

Who are the main characters?

The main characters are Julie Kessler and Billy Epstein.

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