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.
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is Crashing sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is Crashing violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Crashing easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Does Crashing leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Crashing scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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.
