How To with John Wilson
Seen it?2020 | 3 seasons | 25 min | Comedy, Documentary
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Emmy. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious. If you loved Nathan for You or The Rehearsal, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Anthology Series. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 1 WGA Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 142K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
- Season 12020 · 6 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2 out of 10Friday
- Season 22021 · 6 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
- Season 32023 · 6 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by John Wilson
- John WilsonSelf