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- 1. Social Justice Sex Tape Sep 16, 2021
- A savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to use a sex tape to save an innocent man.
- 2. Moment of Silence Sep 16, 2021
- A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.
- 3. The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler Sep 23, 2021
- A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.
The Premise is a TV series created by B.J. Novak that explores moral questions in unprecedented times with humor and heart. Each episode features a different topic, cast, and story, such as gun control, identity, social justice, and sex.
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The Premise is an American anthology television series created by B. J. Novak. It premiered on FX on Hulu on September 16, 2021. In February 2023, the series was cancelled after one season. The series was removed from Hulu on May 26, 2023.
- United States
- B. J. Novak
- English
- Anthology series
The Premise is a comedy series that explores moral questions in unprecedented times. Host B.J. Novak works through topics like gun control, identity, social justice, sex, capitalism, and more.
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The Premise is a half-hour show that explores provocative and relevant topics with comedy and drama. Created and hosted by B.J. Novak, the series features an ensemble cast and challenges our shared morality tales.
Sep 15, 2021 · The Premise Is Flawed. By Jen Chaney, a TV critic for Vulture and New York. Jon Bernthal in episode two of The Premise, “Moment of Silence.” Photo: Ray Mickshaw/FX. The Premise is a new...
- Jen Chaney
- TV Critic
Sep 9, 2021 · The anthology series explores contemporary issues through exaggerated scenarios, but often falls short of its promise. The review criticizes the show's lack of character development, plot coherence, and social media influence.
Sep 14, 2021 · FX on Hulu’s ‘The Premise’: TV Review. B.J. Novak's half-hour anthology series presents moral dilemmas through a modern lens, hitting on topics like social media, social justice, gun control,...