How To with John Wilson

Series - 2020 - Comedy, Documentary

The story

In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.

Directed by

John Wilson

Starring

John Wilson, Kyle MacLachlan, Yanjaa, Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 8.7 out of 10

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Series · 2020 · Comedy · Documentary

How To with John Wilson

78% match~28m / ep3 seasons · 18 episodes
HBO Max
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The story

In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.

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8.7 / 10
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8.1 / 10
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Details
TypeSeries
GenreComedy, Documentary
Seasons3
Episodes18
Runtime~28m / ep
Release2020-10-23
Where to watch
HBO Max
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