The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
A deeply intimate biographical documentary that uses personal archives and collective testimony to trace one comedian's lifelong search for meaning beneath the performance.
The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth of television appearances; and a lifetime of personal journals, private letters and home audio and video footage.
Questions people ask
Is The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Is The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Does The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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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 The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
