EPISODE
The Characters - Season 1
The Characters features eight up-and-coming comedians, who each write and star in their own 30 minute show. No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark.
6 June 1984, Bel Air, Maryland, USA
4 October 1976, San Francisco, California, USA
19 March 1936, Brooklyn, New York, USA
30 July 1968, Methuen, Massachusetts, USA
March 09, 2016
Each episode embodies its creator's distinct voice, shows what kind of comedy they're drawn to and excel at. Netflix gave the comedians creative control, so everyone ends up playing to their strengths.
March 10, 2016
The idea behind The Characters is risky and brilliant.
March 14, 2016
Eight young comedians were given a little over a half-hour in which to produce ... comedy. Which, in the four made available for screening, they do.
March 18, 2016
This series is a bit of a mixed bag, but has enough highlights to make it worthwhile, particularly for comedy fans.

