How To with John Wilson

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How To with John Wilson
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Genre
  • Comedy
  • Docuseries
Created byJohn Wilson
Written by
Directed byJohn Wilson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
  • Nathan Fielder
  • Clark Reinking
  • John Wilson
  • Michael Koman
Producers
  • Brendan McHugh
Production locationNew York City
EditorAdam Locke-Norton
Running time25–28 minutes
Production companies
  • Blow Out Productions
  • John's Movies
  • Atlantic Pictures (season 2)
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseOctober 23, 2020 (2020-10-23) –
present
External links
Website

How To with John Wilson is an American comedy television docuseries created by filmmaker John Wilson.[1] The series, executive produced by Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman and Clark Reinking, was ordered by HBO.[2] It premiered on October 23, 2020.[3] On December 9, 2020, HBO renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on November 26, 2021.[4][5]

Plot[]

John Wilson attempts to give advice while dealing with his own personal issues. The 25-minute episodes, framed as tutorials and filmed mainly on the streets of New York City, cover topics from small talk to scaffolding. While each episode initially focuses on its title topic, in the course of his investigation, Wilson meets people and strikes up conversations that lead in unpredictable directions. For example, the episode "How to Improve Your Memory" ends up featuring a conference on the Mandela effect in Ketchum, Idaho.[6]

Episodes[]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
16October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)November 27, 2020 (2020-11-27)
26[7]November 26, 2021 (2021-11-26)December 31, 2021 (2021-12-31)[7]

Season 1 (2020)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [8]Directed by [8]Written by [8]Original air date [8]U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"How To Make Small Talk"John WilsonJohn WilsonOctober 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)0.187[9]
22"How To Put Up Scaffolding"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman and Alice GregoryOctober 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)0.352[10]
33"How To Improve Your Memory"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman and Alice GregoryNovember 6, 2020 (2020-11-06)0.288[11]
44"How To Cover Your Furniture"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman and Alice GregoryNovember 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)0.273[12]
55"How To Split the Check"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman and Alice GregoryNovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)0.231[13]
66"How To Cook the Perfect Risotto"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman and Alice GregoryNovember 27, 2020 (2020-11-27)0.083[14]

Season 2 (2021)[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [7]Directed by [7]Written by [7]Original air date [7]U.S. viewers
(millions)
71"How To Invest in Real Estate"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, and Conner O'MalleyNovember 26, 2021 (2021-11-26)0.118[15]
82"How To Appreciate Wine"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman, Susan Orlean, and Conner O'MalleyDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)0.068[16]
93"How To Find a Spot"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, and Conner O'MalleyDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)0.079[17]
104"How To Throw Out Your Batteries"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, and Conner O'MalleyDecember 17, 2021 (2021-12-17)0.069[18]
115"How To Remember Your Dreams"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman, Susan Orlean, and Conner O'MalleyDecember 24, 2021 (2021-12-24)0.049[19]
126"How To Be Spontaneous"John WilsonJohn Wilson, Michael Koman, Alice Gregory, Susan Orlean, and Conner O'MalleyDecember 31, 2021 (2021-12-31)TBD

Reception[]

Critical response[]

How To with John Wilson has received critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has a score of 100% with an average rating of 8.5/10 based on 21 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "Surprising, thoughtful, and superbly strange, How To with John Wilson's blend of documentary styles comes together to create a singularly delightful experience."[20] On Metacritic, the first season has a weighted average score of 84 out of 100, based on 7 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[21]

Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter wrote How To with John Wilson is "funny, sad, and, in the end, shockingly profound."[22] Steve Greene of IndieWire gave the series a positive review of an A-, saying it has "a hint of darkness and a wealth of empathy."[23]

The second season received critical acclaim. On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 92 out of 100, based on 4 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[24]

References[]

  1. ^ "John Wilson". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  2. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 12, 2019). "Nathan Fielder Sets HBO Overall Deal, Docu-Series and Comedy Pilot (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "New Docu-Comedy Series "How to with John Wilson" Debuts October 23". The Futon Critic. September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  4. ^ Porter, Rick (December 9, 2020). "'How To With John Wilson' Renewed for Second Season on HBO". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 16, 2021). "'How To With John Wilson': HBO Sets Premiere Date For Comedy Series' Second Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  6. ^ Knibbs, Kate (November 18, 2020). "How to With John Wilson Is the Year's Best Nature Documentary". Wired. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Season Two of HBO Docu-Comedy Series "How to with John Wilson" Debuts November 26" (Press release). HBO. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  8. ^ a b c d "HBO Docu-Comedy Series "How to with John Wilson" Debuts October 23". WarnerMedia. October 2, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 26, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.23.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 2, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.30.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 9, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.6.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 16, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.13.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 23, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.20.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  14. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 1, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.27.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  15. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 30, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.26.2021 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 6, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.3.2021 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 13, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.10.2021 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  18. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 20, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.17.2021 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  19. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 28, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.24.2021 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  20. ^ "How To with John Wilson: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  21. ^ "How to with John Wilson: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  22. ^ Fienberg, Daniel (October 22, 2020). "'How To With John Wilson': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  23. ^ Greene, Steve (October 23, 2020). "'How To with John Wilson' Review: A Sweet Primer on Humanity and the Magic of Small Moments". IndieWire. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  24. ^ "How to with John Wilson: Season 2". Metacritic. Retrieved December 1, 2021.

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