No Activity 2017
“Sh*t happens. Eventually.”
What is No Activity?
No Activity is a TV‑MA series that blends comedy, animation and drama, and is catalogued as a 2017 television title. The premise is set against the backdrop of a major drug cartel bust, using that high‑stakes environment to focus on everyday inertia.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 11, 2017
- Last aired
- May 27, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS All Access, Paramount+
- Genres
- Comedy, Animation, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
No Activity is a TV‑MA series that blends comedy, animation and drama, and is catalogued as a 2017 television title. The premise is set against the backdrop of a major drug cartel bust, using that high‑stakes environment to focus on everyday inertia. The narrative follows four distinct pairings: two low‑level police officers who find themselves spending an excessive amount of time together in a patrol car; two criminals who remain largely in the dark about the larger operation; two dispatch workers whose interactions have yet to click; and two Mexican tunnelers who, having just met, are confined to a space that is far too small for their work. By juxtaposing the characters’ idle conversations with the urgency of the surrounding bust, the series creates a comedic yet dramatic portrait of inactivity amid crisis. The show’s structure presents these parallel storylines, emphasizing the contrast between the characters’ mundane exchanges and the serious criminal investigation that frames their world.
Should you watch it?
“A dead‑pan comedy about cops, criminals, and tunnelers stuck in cramped, absurd situations.”
- Sharp, character‑driven humor from everyday absurdities
- Unique ensemble of mismatched pairs creates comedic tension
- Relies heavily on dialogue, offering limited action
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat comedy that finds humor in mundane police work.
The series is rated TV‑MA, featuring mature language and adult situations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Night 35 Nov 11, 2017
- E2 Deep Sea Fishing Nov 18, 2017
- E3 Dig a Hole Nov 25, 2017
- E4 The Metric System Dec 2, 2017
- E5 Golden Age of Tunnels Dec 9, 2017
- E6 The Crow Dec 16, 2017
- E7 Team Coyote Dec 23, 2017
- E8 The Raid Dec 30, 2017
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide →- E1 Big Boy Has the Flu Nov 22, 2018
- E2 The Actress Nov 22, 2018
- E3 Honesty & Action Nov 22, 2018
- E4 The Duck Egg Nov 23, 2018
- E5 Good Cop, Tolbeck Cop Nov 23, 2018
- E6 Mr. X Nov 23, 2018
- E7 By the Siege Side Nov 23, 2018
- E8 Operation Meat Puppet Nov 23, 2018
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide →- E1 Tooth and Nail Nov 21, 2019
- E2 Flight JA761 Nov 21, 2019
- E3 There's No Ocean in Wichita Nov 21, 2019
- E4 Death Knock Nov 21, 2019
- E5 Leon's Retirement Party Nov 21, 2019
- E6 Kasprowicz v. Haldeman Nov 21, 2019
- E7 Googy Nov 21, 2019
- E8 Oops Sorry Nov 21, 2019
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide →- E1 It’s Not a Cult! Apr 8, 2021
- E2 Brother Eduardo Apr 15, 2021
- E3 Magnolia Apr 22, 2021
- E4 Tea for Two! Two for Tea! Apr 29, 2021
- E5 Not Another Waco! May 6, 2021
- E6 Exit Counselor May 13, 2021
- E7 40 Days & 40 Nights May 20, 2021
- E8 Breaking Bread May 27, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of No Activity?
Set against a major drug cartel bust, the series follows low‑level cops, criminals, dispatch workers, and Mexican tunnelers as they navigate confined, humorous situations.
How many main character groups are featured?
The show focuses on four pairs: two cops, two criminals, two dispatch workers, and two tunnelers.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as a comedy with drama elements and carries a TV‑MA rating.
Is there any animation in the series?
Yes, the series includes animated elements alongside its live‑action comedy.
What rating does the series have?
No Activity is rated TV‑MA, indicating mature content.