American improv comedy TV series
- Thomas Middleditch
- Ben Schwartz
Directed by | Ryan Polito |
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Starring | - Thomas Middleditch
- Ben Schwartz
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Country of origin | United States |
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No. of seasons | 1 |
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No. of episodes | 3 |
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Executive producers | - John Irwin
- Thomas Middleditch
- Ben Schwartz
- Casey Spira
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Cinematography | Jay Lafayette |
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Release | April 21, 2020 (2020-04-21) |
Middleditch and Schwartz is an American improvisational comedy television series created by and starring Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz. The series of three hour-long performances was filmed at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, and premiered on Netflix on April 21, 2020.
Premise
Each hour-long episode is based on a random audience suggestion and is entirely improvised by performers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz.[1]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
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1 | "Parking Lot Wedding" | Ryan Polito | April 21, 2020 (2020-04-21) |
2 | "Law School Magic" | Ryan Polito | April 21, 2020 (2020-04-21) |
3 | "Dream Job" | Ryan Polito | April 21, 2020 (2020-04-21) |
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Reception
The series was met with critical acclaim, receiving an approval rating of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.8/10. The website's critic consensus calls it a "brilliant series of specials sure to spark all kinds of joy" and "a masterclass in improv comedy."[2] On Metacritic, the show has a score of 86 out of 100 based on four reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[3]
Jesse David Fox, writing for Vulture, commented that the series "could have significant ramifications on improv’s position in our culture" by opening the door for other comedians to practice improv professionally rather than in an amateur capacity.[4]
References
- ^ "Netflix Releases Official Trailer For Middleditch & Schwartz, A Collection of Three Completely Improvised Comedy Specials". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "Middleditch & Schwartz: Season 1", Rotten Tomatoes, retrieved May 21, 2020
- ^ "Middleditch & Schwartz". Metacritic. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Fox, Jesse David (April 24, 2020). "What If Improv Were Good?". Vulture. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
External links
- Middleditch and Schwartz on Netflix
- Middleditch and Schwartz at IMDb
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