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Important Things with Demetri Martin

2009 – 2010Show2 seasons17 episodes

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic718.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic718.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

Important Things with Demetri Martin is a sketch-variety show that aired on Comedy Central starring comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode examined a single theme, the "important thing", such as timing, power, control and money.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Important Things with Demetri Martin episodes

2 seasons · 17 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Timing, 7.9
  2. S1 E2 Power, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Brains, 8.0
  4. S1 E4 Chairs, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Safety, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Coolness, 8.3
  7. S1 E7 Games, 8.1
  1. S2 E1 Attention, 7.1
  2. S2 E2 Ability, 7.5
  3. S2 E3 Strategy, 6.8
  4. S2 E4 Money, 6.8
  5. S2 E5 2, 7.1
  6. S2 E6 2: Part 2, 7.5
  7. S2 E7 Lines, 7.5
  8. S2 E8 Nature, 7.0
  9. S2 E9 Space, 7.4
  10. S2 E10 Control, 7.2

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nathan Fielder
Written by
Megan Ganz, Demetri Martin
Produced by
Jon Stewart, Demetri Martin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 11, 2009 · April 15, 2010 · Ended

First aired
February 11, 2009
Last aired
April 15, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 17 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Fractured Fairy Tale, Noodle Incident, Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Important Things with Demetri Martin?"

Questions about Important Things with Demetri Martin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Important Things with Demetri Martin?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Important Things with Demetri Martin from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Important Things with Demetri Martin worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Important Things with Demetri Martin okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Important Things with Demetri Martin?

9 h

About 9 hours: 17 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2010.

Will Important Things with Demetri Martin make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Important Things with Demetri Martin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (3 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Important Things with Demetri Martin use?

Fractured Fairy TaleNoodle IncidentArson, Murder, and JaywalkingBathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsField Trip to the PastBread, Eggs, Milk, SquickArt ShiftBungling InventorTeleporter AccidentThrow It InSpies Are LecherousTomato Surpriseand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Fractured Fairy Tale, Noodle Incident, and Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking.