No Activity 2017
“Sh*t happens. Eventually.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- November 11, 2017
- Last Aired
- May 27, 2021
- Format
- 4 seasons · 32 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~14.9 hours (28 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E4 "The Duck Egg" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Patrick Brammall, Trent O'Donnell
- Networks
- CBS All Access, Paramount+
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 27 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 32 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~28 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Networks
- CBS All Access, Paramount+
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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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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Night 35 Mytharc Nov 11, 2017
- E2 Deep Sea Fishing Core Nov 18, 2017
- E3 Dig a Hole Core Nov 25, 2017
- E4 The Metric System Core Dec 2, 2017
- E5 Golden Age of Tunnels Core Dec 9, 2017
- E6 The Crow Core Dec 16, 2017
- E7 Team Coyote Mytharc Dec 23, 2017
- E8 The Raid Mytharc Dec 30, 2017
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Big Boy Has the Flu Mytharc Nov 22, 2018
- E2 The Actress Core Nov 22, 2018
- E3 Honesty & Action Core Nov 22, 2018
- E4 The Duck Egg Core Nov 23, 2018
- E5 Good Cop, Tolbeck Cop Core Nov 23, 2018
- E6 Mr. X Core Nov 23, 2018
- E7 By the Siege Side Mytharc Nov 23, 2018
- E8 Operation Meat Puppet Mytharc Nov 23, 2018
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tooth and Nail Mytharc Nov 21, 2019
- E2 Flight JA761 Core Nov 21, 2019
- E3 There's No Ocean in Wichita Core Nov 21, 2019
- E4 Death Knock Core Nov 21, 2019
- E5 Leon's Retirement Party Core Nov 21, 2019
- E6 Kasprowicz v. Haldeman Core Nov 21, 2019
- E7 Googy Mytharc Nov 21, 2019
- E8 Oops Sorry Mytharc Nov 21, 2019
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 It’s Not a Cult! Mytharc Apr 8, 2021
- E2 Brother Eduardo Core Apr 15, 2021
- E3 Magnolia Mytharc Apr 22, 2021
- E4 Tea for Two! Two for Tea! Core Apr 29, 2021
- E5 Not Another Waco! Core May 6, 2021
- E6 Exit Counselor Core May 13, 2021
- E7 40 Days & 40 Nights Mytharc May 20, 2021
- E8 Breaking Bread Mytharc 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.
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