Netflix Presents: The Characters(2016)
Sketching their own brand of comedy.
Overview
No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.
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Season 1
8 episodes • 2016Avg: 6.3
Season 1
8 episodes • 2016Avg: 6.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Lapkus | Mar 11, 2016 | 4.0 |
| 2 | John Early | Mar 11, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Henry Zebrowski | Mar 11, 2016 | 7.0 |
| 4 | Kate Berlant | Mar 11, 2016 | 5.0 |
| 5 | Natasha Rothwell | Mar 11, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Paul W. Downs | Mar 11, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Tim Robinson | Mar 11, 2016 | 9.0 |
| 8 | Dr. Brown | Mar 11, 2016 | 0.0 |
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