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How to Make It in America

Name: How to Make It in America
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2010-02-14
Cast: Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Lake Bell, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Kid Cudi

2010 | 2 seasons | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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. If you loved Master of None or Sex and the City, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
60 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 80K people sought it out in the past year