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High Maintenance

2016 – 2020Show4 seasons34 episodesTV-MA

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes98%80%

A melancholic, slow-burning comedy series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 34 episodes · best: S1E3 "Grandpa" 8.8

Episodes

7.9
8.1
7.8
8.0

Story

Stay green.

Jump into the daily routines of a diverse group of New Yorkers and how they light things up. “The Guy” is a nameless pot deliveryman whose client base includes an eccentric group of characters with neuroses as diverse as the city.

Feels like

  • Anthology Series
  • New York City Portrait
  • Mumblecore Aesthetic
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Semi-Autobiographical
  • Urban Loneliness
  • Improvised Dialogue
  • Cinematic Realism
  • Eclectic Cast
  • Slow-Paced Narrative

Cast

24 of 70 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair, Shaka King
Written by
Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld, Rebecca Drysdale
Produced by
Gwen Bialic, Emi Irikawa, Willy Friedman
Music by
Christopher Bear

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 2016 · April 3, 2020 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 2016
Last aired
April 3, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 34 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Drug Use, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
106 countries

Tropes

As Himself, Show Within a Show, Wham Line +9

  • As Himself
  • Show Within a Show
  • Wham Line
  • Gay Best Friend
  • Honey Trap
  • The Thing That Would Not Leave
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Hate Sink
  • Noodle Incident
  • Sad Clown
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • Drugs Are Good

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. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 102 other countries.

Is High Maintenance worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 98%). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (81).

How long does it take to watch High Maintenance?

17 h

About 17 hours: 34 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2020.

Will High Maintenance make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is High Maintenance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does High Maintenance use?

As HimselfShow Within a ShowWham LineGay Best FriendHoney TrapThe Thing That Would Not LeaveAmbiguous SituationHate SinkNoodle IncidentSad Clown"Shaggy Dog" StoryDrugs Are Goodand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including As Himself, Show Within a Show, and Wham Line.