Netflix's The Characters — Trailer

added: Mon, Feb 1st '16

Netflix has always been a place for many exclusive stand-up specials. But now the streaming company is trying their hand at sketch comedy.

Teaming up with eight rising comedians, Netflix is presenting a new eight-part sketch show called "The Characters," and the company has dropped its first trailer, today.

Each 30-minute episode of the show has been created, written, and starring each of the eight comedians who have given free rein to come up with anything they wanted. "No rules. No limits."

The talent includes Henry Zebrowski (Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell), Lauren Lapkus (Orange Is the New Black), John Early (Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp), Paul W. Downs (Broad City), Dr. Brown, Kate Berlant, SNL writer Natasha Rothwell and former SNL cast member Tim Robinson.

Netflix will premiere "The Characters" on March 11th. Watch the trailer, above.

synopsis:
Netflix is proud to present a wildly inventive and wholly original comedy experience with The Characters! Each episode of this groundbreaking series features one of the best and brightest comedians today performing a wide array of hilarious characters. What was once reserved for sketch festivals and comedy clubs can now be enjoyed in your living room.

starring Kate Berlant, Dr. Brown, Paul Downs, John Early, Lauren Lapkus, Tim Robinson, Natasha Rothwell, Henry Zebrowski

release date March 11, 2016 (on Netflix)