The critically acclaimed seriesDetroitersis now coming to Netflix in October. Acomedy series created by Tim Robinson, thecreator ofI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, the buddy comedy only had two seasons, with 20 episodes in total. Still,Detroiterswas a critically acclaimed show and has become somewhat of a cult classic since the time of its release in 2017.
The series stars Robinson alongside co-star Sam Richardson as two friends who work on low-budget commercials together in Detroit, Michigan. Amid their goofy commercial antics, Sam and Tim have big dreams for their lives. Now,Detroiterswill be coming to Netflix starting on October 15. Both seasons of the series will be made available on the platform in the United States.
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Detroiterswas shot on-location in Detroit, Michigan, with locations including Belle Isle, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the headquarters of Little Caesars.
Why You Should Watch Detroiters On Netflix
Detroiters Is Tim Robinson At His Best
WhenDetroitersarrives on Netflix, it will be a great show to check out for comedy lovers. The precursor toI Think You Should Leave,Detroitersreally showcases the strong comedy pairing that is Richardson and Robinson. Playing fictionalized versions of themselves, Sam and Tim’s friendship shines through in this goofy series, immediately adding to its likability.
Furthermore, it is a great alternative for those who likeI Think You Should Leavebut are looking for something a little bit more narrative. WhileI Think You Should Leaveis also incredibly funny, it is set up as asketch comedy series.Detroiters, though still fairly episodic in nature, has more of a coherent arc for its main characters, allowing audiences to be more attached to them. With the creation of the commercials as well,Detroiterskind of offers the best of both worlds by having mini-comedy sketches built into narrative arcs.
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Another point inDetroiters' favor is just how easily bingeable it is. The entire series only had 20 episodes, and with each episode about 20 minutes in length, viewers can watch the whole series in a day or two. To those unfamiliar with Tim Robinson’s work, it is a great gateway into his career. For those who have seenI Think You Should Leave,Detroiterswill also be a great way to further delve into the Robinson comedy oeuvre.
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