---
title: "Middleditch & Schwartz"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/middleditch-schwartz-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 102349
imdb_id: "tt12027034"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 3
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 76
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Middleditch & Schwartz (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/middleditch-schwartz-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Source [1] & [3]: Comedy duo Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz turn small ideas into epically funny stories in this series of completely improvised comedy specials.
Source [5]: American improvisational comedy television series created by and starring Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz. Series of three hour-long performances. Filmed at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Premiered on Netflix on April 21, 2020.
Source [1]: TV-MA, Comedy.
Title: Middleditch & Schwartz.
Year: 2020.
Genre: American improvisational comedy.
Creators/Stars: Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz.
Format: Series of three hour-long performances/completely improvised comedy specials.
Premise: Turning small ideas into epically funny stories.
Location: Filmed at New York University's Skirball

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Thomas Middleditch, Ben Schwartz
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Thomas Middleditch** as *Self*
- **Ben Schwartz** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Middleditch & Schwartz online?
Middleditch & Schwartz is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Middleditch & Schwartz worth watching?
Middleditch & Schwartz holds a community rating of 7.9/10 based on 76 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in Middleditch & Schwartz, and how long does it take to binge?
Middleditch & Schwartz spans 1 season and 3 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 2.5 hours (at an average of 50 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of Middleditch & Schwartz are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of Middleditch & Schwartz by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Middleditch & Schwartz — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/102349)
- [Middleditch & Schwartz (TV Series 2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12027034/fullcredits/)
- [Middleditch & Schwartz (TV Series 2020) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/102349-middleditch-schwartz/cast)
- [Middleditch & Schwartz](https://www.justwatch.com/)
- [Middleditch and Schwartz - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middleditch_and_Schwartz)
- [Conan (talk show)](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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