Documentary Now! Season 1

Documentary Now! Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Fred Armisen — stay for everyone else around them. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Documentary Now! Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Documentary Now! Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 1 of Documentary Now! Includes 7 episodes. It aired from August 2015 to September 2015. Fred Armisen and Bill Hader lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2015. Documentary Now! Season 1 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Documentary Now! Season 1. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Fred Armisen sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.