Middleditch & Schwartz
Created by Ben Schwartz, Thomas Middleditch
On Netflix
A high-energy, absurdist improv comedy special that builds elaborate stories from nothing, prioritizing playfulness and audience delight over narrative coherence.
Comedy duo Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz turn small ideas into epically funny stories in this series of completely improvised comedy specials.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Middleditch & Schwartz scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Middleditch & Schwartz sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Is Middleditch & Schwartz easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Middleditch & Schwartz violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Does Middleditch & Schwartz leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% 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 Middleditch & Schwartz
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Middleditch & Schwartz
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Middleditch & Schwartz, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Middleditch & Schwartz, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Middleditch & Schwartz, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
