Season 2
10 episodes
44 min. per episode
Where to watch
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A rising comic confronts haunting past demons, revealing the price of laughter amidst fame’s dark shadows and societal expectations.
Episodes
Robin Williams' suicide shocked the world. While he was one of the most successful comedians ever, he was struggling privately with crushing health and psychological issues.
Sam Kinison revolutionized comedy with a vulgar, sexist act, but his appetite for cocaine and chaos would lead to a dramatic downfall at the height of his massive success..
Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.
Carlos Mencia was a big comic in America until accusations of joke theft led to a dramatic downfall.
Phil Hartman was a beloved SNL and Simpsons cast member, but his squeaky clean image was at odds with a toxic marriage that descended into a tragic murder-suicide.
Featuring different comics and their personal journeys, explores the internal battles, unexpected fame and societal pressures in the comedy world.