Crashing
Created by Pete Holmes
On HBO
A cringe-comedy character study of a standup comic in freefall, balancing self-aware humor with genuine emotional wreckage across a short, closed run.
A standup comic discovers that his wife is unfaithful, leading him to reevaluate his life amidst the New York City comedy scene.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Crashing
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Crashing
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Crashing, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Crashing, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Crashing, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
