No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark. Eight different comedians each get an episode to show their skills in comedy.

Where to Watch Netflix Presents: The Characters • Season 1

8 Episodes

  • Lauren Lapkus
    E1
    Lauren LapkusLauren Lapkus plays a obnoxious celebrity on a reality dating show, a young boy who does not have a foul mouth, a drugged out jealous wife who is seeking revenge, a woman with too much luggage on a bus, and a stripper with an unusual taste in music.
  • John Early
    E2
    John EarlyA rehearsal wedding dinner centres around a narcissistic host who can't bear the party to not be about him. Other characters include Vicky the southern stand-up comedienne, and Jason, the dater who has no interest in his date.
  • Henry Zebrowski
    E3
    Henry ZebrowskiHenry is an obnoxious, uncaring individual until he steps out in front of traffic and is killed. In the afterlife he's forced to confront his behaviour and the worthless lives of all his past selves throughout history.
  • Kate Berlant
    E4
    Kate BerlantAn exploration of the innovative artist Denise St. Roy (Kate Berlant) as she prepares to launch her new art masterpiece. Among the artists paying homage and playing "themselves" is sculptor Tony Berlant - Kate's real-life father.
  • Natasha Rothwell
    E5
    Natasha RothwellNatasha Rothwell has to attend jury duty, and against her better judgement turns up hungover. Along the way a host of other characters are met, including an inspirational schoolgirl and a homeless man who threatens TV spoilers to get cash.
  • Paul W. Downs
    E6
    Paul W. DownsPaul W. Downs mixes a theatre show with the introduction of several sketch characters. Characters include the big truck fanatic, the experimental couple and a blind detective - but will any of them live to see the end credits?
  • Tim Robinson
    E7
    Tim RobinsonTim Robinson breaks out characters like a frenzied Rat Pack wannabe, a disturbed limo employee, a gun shopper with bathroom issues and more.
  • Dr. Brown
    E8
    Dr. BrownA birthday party sees a group of strangers all invited to join in the celebrations, with Dr. Brown as multiple different characters. In an innovation, the entire episode is recorded in one continuous sequence.

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