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Klausner stars alongside Billy Eichner as two struggling and jaded comedians living in New York City; the duo seemingly hate everyone but each other.The series premiered August 5, 2015 on Hulu,[1] and was renewed for two additional seasons.[2][3][4][5][6] In Australia Difficult People premiered 3 August 2020 on SBS Viceland and the SBS On Demand streaming service.Table of Contents       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Cast and characters[edit]Main[edit]Recurring[edit]Guest[edit]Production[edit]Episodes[edit]Season 1 (2015)[edit]Season 2 (2016)[edit]Season 3 (2017)[edit]Reception[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]Cast and characters[edit]Main[edit]Julie Klausner as Julie Kessler, an aspiring comedian.Billy Eichner as Billy Epstein, Julie’s best friend and fellow aspiring comedian.James Urbaniak as Arthur Tack, Julie’s boyfriend.Andrea Martin as Marilyn Kessler, Julie’s mother.Cole Escola as Matthew Ellis Ross (season 2\u20133, recurring season 1), Billy’s co-worker, whom he despises.Shakina Nayfack as Lola (season 3, recurring season 2), a co-worker at the cafe where Billy worksRecurring[edit]Guest[edit]Nate Corddry as Brian Walsh, Julie’s high school crushKate McKinnon as Abra Cadouglas, a recovering alcoholic turned magicianJohn Benjamin Hickey as Fred, a date of Billy’s who turns out to be a “participator”Kathy Najimy as Carol Donato, a friend of Marilyn’sAmy Sedaris as Rita, a salesperson at a sporting goods store; also as a New York City tour guide in a Season 3 episodeMalina Weissman as Renee Epstein, Billy’s nieceAna Gasteyer as a woman with damaged eyebrows who Julie and Billy meet at a dinerDebbie Harry as Kiki, a mysterious woman and roommate\/lover of RitaSeth Meyers as a conman who hooks up with BillySandra Bernhard as Lilith FeigenbaumJohn Mulaney as Cecil Jellford, a date of Billy’s who turns out to be an “old-timey”Nyle DiMarco as Doug, Billy’s deaf dateJohn Early as Mickey, Doug’s interpreterJulianne Moore as Sarah NussbaumStockard Channing as Bonnie, Marilyn’s sisterVanessa Williams as Trish, Matthew’s ex-wifePatton Oswalt as Kenny JurgensJane Krakowski as Lizzie McCormick, Julie’s neighbourVictor Garber as John Passias, Billy’s acting teacherJohn Turturro as Dusty, Marilyn’s old flameRosie O’Donnell as VanessaSusan Lucci as Shelley WaxmanJessica Walter as Chuck’s MomJami Gertz as David’s WifeAmy Poehler as Flute, the Doula and HealologistKen Burns as himselfLuann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan as themselvesTina Fey as herselfKathie Lee Gifford as herselfTony Hale as himselfNathan Lane as himselfJoel McHale as Billy’s trainerMethod Man as himselfLin-Manuel Miranda as himselfKate Pierson as herselfMaury Povich as himselfMarc Shaiman as himselfMartin Short as himselfLarry Wilmore as himselfMicky Dolenz as himselfJustin Vivian BondSally Kellerman as Joan GentileRachel DratchAndy CohenMink StoleDanny AielloProduction[edit]In May 2014, it was announced that Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner would star in a pilot for USA Network, with Klausner penning the script and Andrew Fleming directing. Amy Poehler would executive produce under Universal Cable Productions, with Dave Becky also executive producing under his 3 Arts banner, and Michele Armor of Marobru also executive producing.[8] That same month it was announced that Rachel Dratch, Andrea Martin, James Urbaniak, and Tracee Chimo had all been cast in the series, with Martin portraying Klausner’s mother.[9] In November 2014, Hulu had acquired the series, with a straight-to-series order.[10] In March 2015, Gabourey Sidibe and Cole Escola were cast in recurring roles.[11]In March 2017, John Cho joined the cast of the series.[12]Episodes[edit]Season 1 (2015)[edit]Season 2 (2016)[edit]Season 3 (2017)[edit]Reception[edit]Difficult People received generally positive reviews from critics. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, gave the first season an 85% approval rating and an average rating of 8 out of 10, sampled from reviews from 20 critics. Seasons two and three both received a 100% from polled critics. The site’s consensus reads, “Difficult People makes the unlikable likable with mean-spirited, unhappy characters who still can’t help but amuse.”[13] On Metacritic, the first season holds a rating of 76 out of 100, based on 12 critics’ reviews, implying “generally favorable reviews”.[14]The series frequently leveled jokes about Kevin Spacey prior to public allegations against the actor.[15]See also[edit]References[edit]^ Lockett, Dee (June 30, 2015). “Difficult People Teaser: Don’t Invite Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner to Your Funeral”. Vulture.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.^ “‘Difficult People’ Renewed By Hulu For Season 2″. 27 August 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.^ Pederson, Erik (April 4, 2016). “Hulu Makes Summer Dates With ‘Casual’, ‘Difficult People’ & ‘East Los High’“. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 4, 2016.^ Petski, Denise (October 17, 2016). “‘Difficult People’ Renewed For Season 3 By Hulu”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2016.^ Pederson, Erik (March 27, 2017). “Hulu Sets Summer Bows For ‘Difficult People’ Season 3, Trio Of Documentaries”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2017.^ Otterson, Joe (15 November 2017). “‘Difficult People’ Canceled at Hulu After Three Seasons”. Variety. Retrieved 15 November 2017.^ “Julie Klausner: The Perks of Being “Difficult”“. pastemagazine.com. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2019-10-19.^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 6, 2014). “Billy Eichner to Star in USA Comedy From Amy Poehler (Exclusive)”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2016.^ Evans, Bradford (May 22, 2014). “Rachel Dratch, Andrea Martin, and James Urbaniak Join Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner’s USA Pilot”. Splitinsider.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2016.^ Goldberg, Lesley (18 November 2014). “Billy Eichner Comedy From Amy Poehler Ordered Straight to Series at Hulu”. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 7, 2015.^ Bierly, Mandi (March 24, 2015). “Gabourey Sidibe Talks Joining Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner in Their Hulu Comedy Difficult People and Life Inside Empire“. Yahoo.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.^ Petski, Denise (March 22, 2017). “‘Difficult People’: John Cho Set To Recur In Season 3 Of Hulu Series”. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2017.^ “Difficult People Season 1 (2015)”. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 18, 2015.^ “Difficult People: Season 1”. Metacritic. Retrieved August 18, 2015.^ Gilchrist, Tracy (2017-11-22). “‘Difficult People’ Leveled Accusations at Kevin Spacey for Three Seasons”. advocate.com. 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