Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
He can tell a lie.
Created by Larry David, Jeff Schaffer
On HBO
A high-energy sketch comedy miniseries that riffs irreverently on American history through improvisation, prioritizing laughs and absurdist reinterpretation over accuracy.
An improvised, comedic approach to major events in American history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Questions people ask
Is Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Does Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America 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.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
