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Difficult People

2015·Show
28Episodes in3Seasons
79
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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

It's not them. It's you.

Life is really tough for Julie Kessler and Billy Epstein, two thirty-something aspiring comics living and working in New York City. While their friends and acquaintances move on to find success and love, they continue to struggle with careers and relationships, getting more bitter by the day.
NYC Showbiz SatireCynical Millennial ComedyWitty & Biting DialogueCareer FrustrationFriendship DynamicsDark HumorUrban RealismSelf-Sabotaging CharactersEntertainment Industry CritiqueSituational Awkwardness

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Difficult People

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Where can I stream Difficult People legally?

Difficult People is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Difficult People worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Difficult People rated?

Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Difficult People have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 28 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Difficult People?

Critics88
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Difficult People higher (88) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Difficult People air?

It ran from 2015 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Difficult People in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Difficult People?

4AUCANZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Difficult People in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.