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Difficult People

2015 – 2017Show3 seasons28 episodes

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic806.6Rotten Tomatoes96%83%

A campy comedy series about everyday modern life and show business, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, warmth or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes · best: S2E5 "Patches" 8.5

Episodes

7.4
8.1
7.8

Story

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.

Feels like

  • NYC Showbiz Satire
  • Cynical Millennial Comedy
  • Witty & Biting Dialogue
  • Career Frustration
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Dark Humor
  • Urban Realism
  • Self-Sabotaging Characters
  • Entertainment Industry Critique
  • Situational Awkwardness

Cast

24 of 263 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Scott King

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Facts

August 5, 2015 · September 26, 2017 · Ended

First aired
August 5, 2015
Last aired
September 26, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 28 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Difficult People?"

Questions about Difficult People

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Difficult People?

Hulu

In the United States, Difficult People streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Difficult People worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Does Difficult People get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and season 2 peaks at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Patches (season 2, episode 5) at 8.5, and the lowest is Library Water (season 1, episode 1) at 6.6.

How long does it take to watch Difficult People?

11 h

About 11 hours: 28 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2017.

Will Difficult People make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Difficult People?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.