EPISODE
The Characters - Season 1
The Characters features eight up-and-coming comedians, who each write and star in their own 30 minute show. No rules. No expectations. A half hour to make their mark.
28 February 1929, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
8 February 1984, Springfield, Illinois, USA
March 10, 2016
The idea behind The Characters is risky and brilliant.
March 14, 2016
Eight young comedians were given a little over a half-hour in which to produce ... comedy. Which, in the four made available for screening, they do.
March 18, 2016
This series is a bit of a mixed bag, but has enough highlights to make it worthwhile, particularly for comedy fans.
March 09, 2016
Each episode embodies its creator's distinct voice, shows what kind of comedy they're drawn to and excel at. Netflix gave the comedians creative control, so everyone ends up playing to their strengths.

