History of the World: Part II
Hysterically accurate.
Created by Mel Brooks
On Hulu
A high-energy sketch comedy anthology that mines historical periods for absurdist humor, prioritizing laughs and irreverence over narrative coherence or emotional depth.
Explore different periods of human history through a variety of sketches.
Clusters
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamHulu
Questions people ask
Is History of the World: Part II sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is History of the World: Part II easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is History of the World: Part II scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is History of the World: Part II violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Does History of the World: Part II leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% 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 History of the World: Part II
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as History of the World: Part II
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like History of the World: Part II, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like History of the World: Part II, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like History of the World: Part II, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
