Mr. Show with Bob and David
Created by Bob Odenkirk, David Cross
On HBO
A high-energy sketch comedy series built on absurdist humor, character work, and the rapport between two dorky, self-aware hosts.
A sketch comedy series starring and hosted by Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. The pair introduce most episodes as heightened versions of themselves before transitioning to a mixture of live sketches and pre-taped segments.
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Questions people ask
Is Mr. Show with Bob and David sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Mr. Show with Bob and David easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Mr. Show with Bob and David scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Mr. Show with Bob and David violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
Does Mr. Show with Bob and David leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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 Mr. Show with Bob and David
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mr. Show with Bob and David
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mr. Show with Bob and David, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mr. Show with Bob and David, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mr. Show with Bob and David, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
