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Gary

A sharp, emotionally bruising comedy-drama about work, friendship, and the chaos of being stuck together in unfamiliar places. The humor is dry and observant, but the show’s real strength is how it turns small frustrations into something painfully human and memorable.

80% (26,351)

Gary

Where to watch: Hulu

Movie · Drama · Comedy · R

2026 · 1h 0m · ★ 80% (26K)

Director: Christopher Storer, Christopher Storer

Starring: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jon Bernthal, Marin Ireland

Overview

Two friends go on a work trip and encounter unexpected challenges and local personalities as they navigate their assignment. Their efforts to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings highlights moments of humor, small-town culture and the unpredictable nature of work travel. As they troubleshoot problems, their experience leaves a lasting impression and offers new perspectives on their friendship.

Director

Christopher Storer, Christopher Storer

Production

FX Productions

Cast

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jon Bernthal, Marin Ireland, Gillian Jacobs, Nation Sage Henrikson, T.J. Jagodowski, Elisha Evans, Richard Gomez, Lisa Beasley, Brooke Breit, Katie Klein, Laurel Krabacher, Julia Nicole Morales, Adisa Williams, Kagan Brewer, Trevor J. Davis, Caleb Ellzey, Tory J. Malone, Mace Montgomery Miskel, Riley Moore

Where to watch

Hulu

Curator Review

Verdict

A sharp, emotionally bruising comedy-drama about work, friendship, and the chaos of being stuck together in unfamiliar places. The humor is dry and observant, but the show’s real strength is how it turns small frustrations into something painfully human and memorable.

Best for

  • Viewers who like character-first workplace stories
  • Fans of awkward, darkly funny dramedies
  • People drawn to small-town texture and lived-in dialogue
  • Anyone who enjoys friendship stories with emotional bite

Skip if

  • You want broad, joke-driven comedy
  • You prefer neat plotting over messy character behavior
  • You’re looking for light, feel-good travel entertainment
  • You dislike shows that lean into anxiety and emotional discomfort

Overview

This is the kind of comedy-drama that finds its rhythm in irritation, loyalty, and the tiny humiliations of trying to do a job well in the wrong place. It’s funny, but the laughs come from recognition rather than punchlines: the awkward silences, the bad timing, the way friendship can be both a refuge and a pressure cooker.

Worth noting

Christopher Storer’s sensibility gives the material a restless, intimate energy. The setting feels specific without becoming a postcard, and the local personalities give the story texture instead of gimmicks. What lingers is the emotional imbalance beneath the surface: people improvising their way through work, grief, pride, and mutual dependence.

Bottom line

If you like stories that start as a simple assignment and gradually reveal the emotional cost of being stuck with yourself and each other, this lands hard. It’s less about plot than pressure, and that’s exactly why it works.

Top Letterboxd reviews

Rano (4★) · 2072 likes

your two unemployed friends on random wednesday

ConorYes (4★) · 1812 likes

ruined my day 👍🏻

Lala (4★) · 1527 likes

“Hey, I’ll come back.” “Fiction.”

Terence Ang 洪偉凱 (4★) · 1443 likes

"Althea when Althea." Men playing ball and chirping at Indiana boys instead of going to therapy.

yadira (4★) · 1216 likes

I DO NOT PLAY ABOUT RICHIE

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Themes

friendship, work travel, small-town culture, workplace stress, emotional strain, dark comedy, male vulnerability, adaptation

Topics

dramedy, workplace, friendship, small-town, dark humor, emotional realism, slice of life, anxiety, character study, road trip

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