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The Characters

  • TV Series
  • 20162016
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  • 30m
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The Characters (2016)
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Comedy
No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
872
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,284
148
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    • Stars
      • John T. Reynolds
      • John Early
      • Kate Berlant
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      • John T. Reynolds
      • John Early
      • Kate Berlant
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    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review

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    Lauren Lapkus, Kate Berlant, Henry Zebrowski, Paul W. Downs, Tim Robinson, Natasha Rothwell, and Phil Burgers in The Characters (2016)
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    Anthony Atamanuik, Brandon Scott Jones, Lauren Lapkus, Dom Manzolillo, Don Fanelli, Chris Alvarado, and Shaun Diston in The Characters (2016)
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    Tim Robinson in The Characters (2016)
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    Tara Summers and Phil Burgers in The Characters (2016)
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    John T. Reynolds
    John T. Reynolds
    • Dan…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2016
    John Early
    John Early
    • Jason…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Kate Berlant
    Kate Berlant
    • Brian…
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    Jon Bander
    • Employee #1…
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    Sue Galloway
    • Stephanie…
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    Jacqueline Novak
    Jacqueline Novak
    • Jacqueline…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2016
    Brandon Scott Jones
    Brandon Scott Jones
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    C.J. Wilson
    C.J. Wilson
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    Wes Haney
    Wes Haney
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    Lauren Lapkus
    Lauren Lapkus
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    1 episode1 ep • 2016
    Paul W. Downs
    Paul W. Downs
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    1 episode1 ep • 2016
    Tim Robinson
    Tim Robinson
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    1 episode1 ep • 2016
    Henry Zebrowski
    Henry Zebrowski
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    1 episode1 ep • 2016
    Natasha Rothwell
    Natasha Rothwell
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    1 episode1 ep • 2016
    Phil Burgers
    Phil Burgers
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    Stephanie Allynne
    Stephanie Allynne
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    Emily Fleming
    Emily Fleming
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    3/10
    It's a shame
    I don't think it's because the people aren't talented at all...but the comedy is sad and upsetting rather than funny. There's no joy. One reviewer said "unknowns shouldn't get a show." Boy, is that dumb - everyone funny was unknown to begin with.

    I think the problem is that having these performers literally act out the characters that they probably do in flashes in stand up just doesn't work - it lacks imagination. Plus there's a kind of essential mean-spirited nastiness that doesn't work with costumes and full make up. So much of it is downright offensive.

    Such a shame for the performers. I hope they get beyond this - keep doing the stand-up, aren't made to write full blown scripts for themselves...what a mess.
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    • Jan 19, 2017

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      • March 11, 2016 (United States)
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    • Language
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