How to Make It in America

2010 · TV Series · TV-MA · 30 min · ★ 7.3 · 63% critics

DramaComedy

Two friends chase big dreams in New York’s cutthroat fashion world, using street knowledge, connections, and business hustle to launch their ambitions. Help comes from a high-energy drink cousin and a well-connected friend, but each push toward success brings new obstacles that test their ingenuity.

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Years: 2010–2011
Release date: 2010-02-14
Network: HBO
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Runtime: 30 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 63/100
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 (100 votes)

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like NYC hustle tales with ambition, humor, and occasional drama like Entourage or Master of None; Not for you if you want nonstop major events, strong realism, or a plot that feels earned.

Pros: NYC streetwear energy; relatable hustle; mix comedy-drama | Cons: feels luck-driven; uneven focus; uneven realism