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[10/02/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Docu-Comedy Series "How to with John Wilson" Debuts October 23
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics.

[via press release from HBO]

HBO Docu-Comedy Series HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON Debuts October 23

John Wilson, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker," makes his HBO debut as writer, director, cameraman, executive producer and narrator of the all-new, six episode docu-comedy series HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON, debuting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT). Nathan Fielder ("Nathan For You") also serves as executive producer, alongside Michael Koman and Clark Reinking.

The series will be available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max.

In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, 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, with season one's episodes offering up his distinct take on a range of deceivingly simple topics. Building upon Wilson's previously released "how to" short films, the episodes take wildly unexpected turns, but are grounded in John's refreshing honesty.

Following his graduation from college, John Wilson took an unorthodox path by spending a year working for a private investigator, an education that inspired his "documentary memoir" shooting style. Equal parts ethnography and autobiography, his films are all shot from the first-person perspective and underscored by his distinct, wry narration style. While Wilson's anxieties flared amongst large film crews, he found his groove making hilarious "how-to" videos that he released for free on the internet. His short films "Los Angeles Plays New York" and "The Road to Magnasanti" were official selections of the 2016 and 2017 New York Film Festival.

Episodes include:

Season 1, Episode 1 "How To Make Small Talk"

Debut date: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)

John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making - and safely redirecting - casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.

Written & Directed by John Wilson

Season 1, Episode 2 "How To Put Up Scaffolding"

Debut date: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)

John Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection," otherwise known as scaffolding - and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.

Written by John Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory; Directed by John Wilson

Season 1, Episode 3 "How To Improve Your Memory"

Debut date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)

John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability - or inability - to remember things.

Written by John Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory; Directed by John Wilson

Season 1, Episode 4 "How To Cover Your Furniture"

Debut date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)

While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition

Written by John Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory; Directed by John Wilson

Season 1, Episode 5 "How To Split the Check"

Debut date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)

John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies - and fairness practices - behind the complex art of splitting the check.

Written by John Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory; Directed by John Wilson

Season 1, Episode 6 "How To Cook the Perfect Risotto" (Season Finale)

Debut date: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT)

To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.

Written by John Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory; Directed by John Wilson

HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON is executive produced by John Wilson, Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman, and Clark Reinking.





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