How To with John Wilson 2020
“Hey, New York.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 23, 2020
- Last Aired
- September 1, 2023
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~7.5 hours (25 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E6 "How to Be Spontaneous" (★ 9.5/10)
- Created By
- John Wilson
- Network
- HBO
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
What is How To with John Wilson?
Topic: Television series "How To with John Wilson" (2020). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 23, 2020
- Last aired
- Sep 1, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy, Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 144 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- HBO
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Title: How To with John Wilson
Year: 2020
Genre: Comedy and Documentary
Rating: TV-MA
Protagonist: John Wilson (documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker")
Premise: Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics.
Style: Uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation. Uses candid, unpolished commentary to ease the awkward contradictions of modern life.
Background: Builds upon Wilson's previously released "how to" short films.
Structure: Each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in Wilson's honesty.
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Should you watch it?
“An anxious New Yorker covertly films fellow citizens while offering advice on everyday topics.”
- Features candid and unpolished commentary by documentary filmmaker John Wilson.
- Explores relatable topics and the awkward contradictions of modern life.
- Builds upon previously released how to short films with wildly unexpected turns.
- It relies on covert and obsessive filming of fellow New Yorkers which may not appeal to all viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy documentary filmmaking that offers cultural observation and unpolished commentary on modern life.
The tone is candid and uniquely hilarious with unexpected turns and refreshing honesty, categorized as TV-MA.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 How to Make Small Talk Mytharc Oct 23, 2020
- E2 How to Put Up Scaffolding Core Oct 30, 2020
- E3 How to Improve Your Memory Core Nov 6, 2020
- E4 How to Cover Your Furniture Core Nov 13, 2020
- E5 How to Split the Check Mytharc Nov 20, 2020
- E6 How to Cook the Perfect Risotto Mytharc Nov 27, 2020
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 How to Invest in Real Estate Mytharc Nov 26, 2021
- E2 How to Appreciate Wine Core Dec 3, 2021
- E3 How to Find a Spot Core Dec 10, 2021
- E4 How to Throw Out Your Batteries Core Dec 17, 2021
- E5 How to Remember Your Dreams Mytharc Dec 24, 2021
- E6 How to Be Spontaneous Mytharc Dec 31, 2021
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 How to Find a Public Restroom Mytharc Jul 28, 2023
- E2 How to Clean Your Ears Core Aug 4, 2023
- E3 How to Work Out Core Aug 11, 2023
- E4 How to Watch the Game Core Aug 18, 2023
- E5 How to Watch Birds Mytharc Aug 25, 2023
- E6 How to Track Your Package Mytharc Sep 1, 2023
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Where to stream How To with John Wilson?
Streaming availability can be found through platforms currently listing the TV-MA comedy and documentary series.
Is How To with John Wilson worth watching?
Yes, it is a comedic documentary series that features refreshing honesty and cultural observation.
What is the binge duration of How To with John Wilson?
The series builds upon previously released short films and consists of episodes featuring topics like small talk and scaffolding.
What are essential episodes of How To with John Wilson?
Episodes cover relatable topics such as small talk, scaffolding, memory, check splitting, cooking risotto, and furniture coverings.
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