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High Maintenance

2012 – 2015Show2 seasons19 episodesTV-14

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A slow-burning, layered comedy series about everyday modern life and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · background watch · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 19 episodes · best: S2E1 "Ruth" 8.6

Episodes

7.5
7.6

Story

A nameless cannabis delivery guy delivers his much-needed medication to stressed-out New Yorkers.

Feels like

  • Slice-of-Life
  • New York City
  • Character Study
  • Observational Comedy
  • Episodic Vignettes
  • Human Connection
  • Subtle Humor
  • Contemporary Urban
  • Drug Culture
  • Authentic Dialogue

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Facts

November 9, 2012 · February 5, 2015 · Ended

First aired
November 9, 2012
Last aired
February 5, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 19 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Drug Use, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Noodle Incident, Tomato Surprise, The Shut-In +9

  • Noodle Incident
  • Tomato Surprise
  • The Shut-In
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Wham Line
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Gay Best Friend
  • Alone in a Crowd
  • Weirdness Magnet
  • Mushroom Samba
  • Creative Closing Credits

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream High Maintenance?"

Questions about High Maintenance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High Maintenance?

HBO Max

In the United States, High Maintenance streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is High Maintenance worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 8.2).

Is High Maintenance okay for kids?

TV-14Drug useSexual contentStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for drug use, sexual content, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will High Maintenance make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is High Maintenance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does High Maintenance use?

Noodle IncidentTomato SurpriseThe Shut-InBilingual BonusOnly Known by Their NicknameWham LineA Day in the LimelightGay Best FriendAlone in a CrowdWeirdness MagnetMushroom SambaCreative Closing Creditsand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Noodle Incident, Tomato Surprise, and The Shut-In.