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How to Make It in America

2010 – 2011Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

69
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A hopeful, fast-paced drama series about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S2E1 "I'm Good" 8.0

Episodes

7.4
7.8

Story

Dream big or go home.

Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

Feels like

  • New York Hustle
  • Fashion Industry
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Contemporary Urban
  • Friendship & Ambition
  • Gritty Realism
  • Hip-Hop Culture
  • Street Smart
  • Coming-of-Age in NYC
  • Aspirational Drama

Cast

Crew

Music by
Sharon Jones

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Facts

February 14, 2010 · November 20, 2011 · Ended

First aired
February 14, 2010
Last aired
November 20, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
111 countries

Tropes

Always Second Best, Big Applesauce, The Casanova +9

  • Always Second Best
  • Big Applesauce
  • The Casanova
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • Fanservice
  • Germans Love David Hasselhoff
  • Heterosexual Life-Partners
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Making Love in All the Wrong Places
  • The Missus and the Ex
  • White-Collar Crime
  • Sex with the Ex

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream How to Make It in America?"

Questions about How to Make It in America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream How to Make It in America?

In the United States, How to Make It in America streams on Netflix and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 107 other countries.

Is How to Make It in America worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (63).

Will How to Make It in America make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch How to Make It in America?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.