TV series
An anthology of now.
This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humor and heart.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Premise premiered September 16, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humor and heart.
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Episode 1
A savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to use a sex tape to save an innocent man.
Directed by Kitao SakuraiWritten by B.J. Novak, Josie Duffy RiceGuest stars Ben Platt, Ayo Edebiri, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jermaine Fowler, Melissa Saint-Amand, Talia Balsam, Martin Covert, Randal Gonzalez
Episode 2
A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.
Directed by B.J. NovakWritten by B.J. NovakGuest stars Jon Bernthal, Boyd Holbrook, Beau Bridges, Amy Landecker, Emily Nelson, Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez, Matthew Osborne, Denni Barrett
Episode 3
A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.
Directed by B.J. NovakWritten by B.J. NovakGuest stars Lucas Hedges, Kaitlyn Dever, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ed Asner, Brendan Scannell, Grace Song, George Wallace, Julia Goldani Telles
Episode 4
A young woman forgets her happy life and loving partner for the approval of an anonymous commenter.
Directed by Darya ZhukWritten by B.J. Novak, Jia TolentinoGuest stars Lola Kirke, Soko, Sylvia Grace Crim, Benjamin Clément, Jia Tolentino, Jordan Mann, Carrie Bernans, Tirol Palmer
Episode 5
A wealthy man gives his former school bully a chance at redemption through an opportunity to pitch a very specific product.
Directed by Jake SchreierWritten by B.J. NovakGuest stars Daniel Dae Kim, Eric Lange, Bryan Batt, Laura Cayouette, Pierce Kang, Corin Scialabba, Cindy L. Jefferson, Joanna Daniel
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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B.J. NovakSelf - Host
Ben PlattEthan Streiber
Ayo EdebiriEve Stone
Tracee Ellis RossRayna Bradshaw
Jermaine FowlerDarren Williams
Melissa Saint-AmandVanessa Delacroix
Jon BernthalChase Milbrandt
Boyd HolbrookAaron
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