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Difficult People
GenreComedy
Created byJulie Klausner
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Tony Hernandez
  • Amy Poehler
  • Scott King
  • Julie Klausner
  • Dave Becky
ProducerRyan McCormick
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22–30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHulu
ReleaseAugust 5, 2015 (2015-08-05) –
present

Difficult People is an American comedy series created by Julie Klausner. Klausner stars alongside Billy Eichner as two struggling and jaded comedians living in New York City; the duo seemingly hate everyone but each other. The series premiered on Hulu on August 5, 2015,[1] and the second season premiered on July 12, 2016.[2][3]

On October 17, 2016, Hulu renewed the series for a 10-episode third season, which premiered on August 8, 2017.[4][5]

Cast

Main

  • Julie Klausner as Julie Kessler, an aspiring comedian.
  • Billy Eichner as Billy Epstein, Julie's best friend and fellow aspiring comedian.
  • James Urbaniak as Arthur Tack, Julie's boyfriend.
  • Andrea Martin as Marilyn Kessler, Julie's mother.
  • Cole Escola as Matthew (season 2-, recurring season 1), Billy's co-worker, whom he despises.
  • Shakina Nayfack as Lola (season 3-, recurring season 2), a co-worker at the cafe where Billy works

Recurring

Guest stars

Production

In May 2014, it was announced that Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner would star in a pilot for USA Network, with Klausner penning the script and Andrew Fleming directing. Amy Poehler would executive produce under Universal Cable Productions, with Dave Becky also executive producing under his 3 Arts banner, and Michele Armor of Marobru also executive producing.[7] That same month it was announced that Rachel Dratch, Andrea Martin, James Urbaniak, and Tracee Chimo had all been cast in the series, with Martin portraying Klausner's mother.[8] In November 2014, Hulu had acquired the series, with a straight-to-series order.[9] In March 2015, Gabourey Sidibe and Cole Escola were cast in recurring roles.[10]

In March 2017, John Cho joined the cast of the series.[11]

Episodes

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 8 August 5, 2015 (2015-08-05) September 16, 2015 (2015-09-16)
2 10 July 12, 2016 (2016-07-12) September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)
3 10 August 8, 2017 (2017-08-08) TBA

Season 1 (2015)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Library Water"Andrew Fleming & Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerAugust 5, 2015 (2015-08-05)
Billy and Julie come up with an entrepreneurial scheme to sell bottled library water-fountain water and Julie gets in trouble for a controversial tweet.
22"Devil's Three Way"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 5, 2015 (2015-08-05)
Julie seeks out an old high-school crush and brings him to bed with her and Arthur. Meanwhile, Billy finds a father figure in Denise's husband, Nate.
33"Pledge Week"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerAugust 12, 2015 (2015-08-12)
Billy hits it off with a new man, only to find out he is a "participator". Meanwhile, Julie's home-life crumbles as Arthur cracks under the pressure of the PBS pledge drive.
44"The Courage of a Soldier"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerAugust 19, 2015 (2015-08-19)
Billy visits his very Jewish brother for Yom Kippur dinner and Julie attempts to befriend a veteran to prove to Marilyn's surrogate daughter that she is charitable.
55"The Children's Menu"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerAugust 26, 2015 (2015-08-26)
While Billy's boss is out of town, Billy and Julie overhaul the café menu with children's cuisine at adult prices.
66"Even Later"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerSeptember 2, 2015 (2015-09-02)
Billy and Julie prepare a portfolio for a writing job, but find it easier to procrastinate than write.
77"Premium Membership"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerSeptember 9, 2015 (2015-09-09)
Billy and Julie decide to create their own podcast, but it proves more difficult than anticipated; Billy has some unexpected fun at the indoor dog park.
88"Difficult Christmas"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerSeptember 16, 2015 (2015-09-16)
Julie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.

Season 2 (2016)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
91"Unplugged"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerJuly 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)
Julie tries to fit in with a group of powerful TV writers as Billy attempts to get used to being his rich boyfriend's (John Mulaney) kept man; Marilyn creates a video will.
102"Kessler Epstein Foundation"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerJuly 12, 2016 (2016-07-12)
Billy and Julie try to create their own version of the ice bucket challenge in hopes of becoming famous.
113"Italian Pinata"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
Mistaken perceptions about heritage and sexual orientation leads to Julie and Billy living double lives in New Jersey.
124"Blade Stallion"Neil DalyJulie Klausner & Scott KingJuly 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)
Time alone become elusive after Julie is caught watching porn and Billy's brother (Fred Armisen) moves in with him.
135"Patches"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)
Problems at Billy's apartment lead to him staying with Marilyn; a misunderstanding results in Julie landing a part on a TV show.
146"36 Candles"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 9, 2016 (2016-08-09)
As her birthday gets closer, Julie discovers that she enjoys her mom's company when they are drinking; Billy tries to date a guy he met through an app.
157"Carter"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 16, 2016 (2016-08-16)
Inspired by the success of Hamilton, Billy and Julie want to write and star in their own historical musical.
168"Hashtag Cats"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)
Billy and Julie gain their first famous fan, who tries to help them sell a sketch show to a TV network.
179"Cedar Cove"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerAugust 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)
When Julie gets sick and Billy is cast in a children's TV show, they jeopardize their chance at becoming fashion elites.
1810"High Alert"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerSeptember 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)
Julie writes a personal essay about 9/11 that is optioned for a movie; Billy helps with preparations for Matthew's wedding.

Season 3 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
191"Passover Bump"Jeffrey WalkerJulie KlausnerAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)
Julie and Billy get community service after disrupting the CBS live presentation of Bazinga in the Park with George. Julie gets a new meditation app when she is denied antidepressants to survive her family's Passover seder. Billy gets a job as a warmup comic for Larry Wilmore's new show.
202"Strike Rat"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)
Julie gets cast in Woody Allen's new Amazon TV series. Billy and Marilyn get involved in Mike Pence's gay conversion program. Matthew's ex-wife (Vanessa Williams) visits.
213"Code Change"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)
Julie decides she has an addiction to her mother, and treats it by joining AA. Billy helps his sister-in-law Rachel exorcise a Jewish demon from her basement. Arthur experiences frustration in the bedroom and at work, and takes both into his own hands.
224"Rabbitversary"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)
Alone for the weekend, Julie hires a creepy handyman (Chris Elliott) who overstays his welcome. Meanwhile, Billy feuds with an advertising exec (John Cho), and Marilyn gets a book deal from a patient's mother (Lucy Liu).
235"Cindarestylox"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)
246"Bernie and Blythe"Jeffrey WalkerJulie Klausner & Scott KingAugust 29, 2017 (2017-08-29)

Reception

Difficult People has received generally positive reviews from critics. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, gave the first season an 85% approval rating and an average rating of 8 out of 10, sampled from reviews from 20 critics. The site's consensus reads, "Difficult People makes the unlikable likable with mean-spirited, unhappy characters who still can't help but amuse."[12] On Metacritic, the first season holds a rating of 76 out of 100, based on 12 critics' reviews, implying "generally favorable reviews".[13]

References

  1. ^ Lockett, Dee (June 30, 2015). "Difficult People Teaser: Don't Invite Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner to Your Funeral". Vulture.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  2. ^ "'Difficult People' Renewed By Hulu For Season 2". Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  3. ^ Pederson, Erik (April 4, 2016). "Hulu Makes Summer Dates With 'Casual', 'Difficult People' & 'East Los High'". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (October 17, 2016). "'Difficult People' Renewed For Season 3 By Hulu". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  5. ^ Pederson, Erik (March 27, 2017). "Hulu Sets Summer Bows For 'Difficult People' Season 3, Trio Of Documentaries". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  6. ^ "From Lin-Manuel Miranda to Julianne Moore: Inside new 'Difficult People' cameos". Retrieved 2016-07-24.
  7. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 6, 2014). "Billy Eichner to Star in USA Comedy From Amy Poehler (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  8. ^ Evans, Bradford (May 22, 2014). "Rachel Dratch, Andrea Martin, and James Urbaniak Join Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner's USA Pilot". Splitinsider.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  9. ^ Goldberg, Lesley. "Billy Eichner Comedy From Amy Poehler Ordered Straight to Series at Hulu". Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  10. ^ Bierly, Mandi (March 24, 2015). "Gabourey Sidibe Talks Joining Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner in Their Hulu Comedy Difficult People and Life Inside Empire". Yahoo.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (March 22, 2017). "'Difficult People': John Cho Set To Recur In Season 3 Of Hulu Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  12. ^ "Difficult People Season 1 (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
  13. ^ "Difficult People: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved August 18, 2015.


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