The Naked Director

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Naked Director is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 193 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Takayuki Yamada leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Naked Director arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Naked Director gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Follows the rise of Tooru Muranishi, one of Japan's most notorious directors of adult video. Adapted from a biography of the man, this series depicts the character, his art, vision and his interactions with the approving and disapproving folk around him. Between them, Takayuki Yamada and Shinnosuke Mitsushima carry the comedy without ever forcing it. 2 seasons (2019–2021) gave the story room most shows never get. The Naked Director 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Naked Director respects your intelligence. Fans of Great Pretender will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Takayuki Yamada 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.

The Naked Director wrapped up in 2021 — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.