Difficult People
Seen it?2015 | 3 seasons | 24 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 11 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Life is really tough for Julie Kessler and Billy Epstein, two thirty-something aspiring comics living and working in New York City. While their friends and acquaintances move on to find success and love, they continue to struggle with careers and relationships, getting more bitter by the day.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12015 · 8 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
Season 22016 · 10 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight- Season 32017 · 10 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Julie Klausner
- Julie KlausnerJulie Kessler
- Billy EichnerBilly Epstein
- James UrbaniakArthur Tack
- Andrea MartinMarilyn Kessler
- Cole EscolaMatthew