How to with John Wilson
2020 · TV Series · TV-MA · 30 min · ★ 8.1 · 95% critics
In this uniquely funny documentary series, an anxious New Yorker sets out to film everyday life across the city while offering awkward “how to” advice on relatable topics. Each episode follows unexpected detours, grounded in candid, unpolished commentary and a refreshing honesty about modern life.
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Streaming on HBO Max.
9 hours to watch · 18 episodes.
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Details
- Original title
- How To with John Wilson
- Years
- 2020–2023
- Release date
- 2020-10-23
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.1/10 (136 votes)
About
You’ll like this if you enjoy offbeat, candid city-life documentaries with quirky advice and big amounts of honesty, but Not for you if monotone narration or a random-feeling structure turns you off, especially if you prefer Nathan for You or The Rehearsal.
Pros: uniquely funny observations; relatable “how to” themes; fresh honesty | Cons: monotone babbling narration; random-feeling structure; scattered delivery
Themes
- new york city
- urban life
- realism
- documentary filmmaking
- anti-humor
Cast & crew
John Wilson
as Self
- KM
Kyle MacLachlan
as Self (Swiping MetroCard on the Subway)
- YA
Yanjaa
as Self
- MH
Mariska Hargitay
as Self
Christopher Meloni
as Self
- MG
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Self
- MS
Martha Stewart
as Self
Michael Bloomberg
as Self
- EM
Elon Musk
as Self (uncredited)
Ron Howard
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Directed by John Wilson
Created by John Wilson
Episodes3 seasons · 18 episodes
Season 16 episodes
- S1E1How to Make Small Talk28mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E2How to Put Up Scaffolding27mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E3How to Improve Your Memory26mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E4How to Cover Your Furniture25mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E5How to Split the Check25mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E6How to Cook the Perfect Risotto29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
Season 26 episodes
- S2E1How to Invest in Real Estate28mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S2E2How to Appreciate Wine28mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S2E3How to Find a Spot28mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S2E4How to Throw Out Your Batteries29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S2E5How to Remember Your Dreams28mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S2E6How to Be Spontaneous29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
Season 36 episodes
- S3E1How to Find a Public Restroom29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S3E2How to Clean Your Ears29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S3E3How to Work Out29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S3E4How to Watch the Game29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S3E5How to Watch Birds29mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S3E6How to Track Your Package38mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu