How To with John Wilson
2020 · 3 seasons · 18 episodes · Ended · HBO
Comedy, Documentary
TMDB 8.1 · 141 votes
Hey, New York.
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. The awkward contradictions of modern life are eased by Wilson’s candid, unpolished commentary. Building upon Wilson’s previously released "how to" short films, each episode takes wildly unexpected turns but is grounded in John's refreshing honesty.
Episodes
- S01E01How to Make Small Talk2020-10-2328m
John Wilson reflects on the delicate balancing act of making – and safely redirecting – casual conversation, highlighting the rewards and risks of small talk.
- S01E02How to Put Up Scaffolding2020-10-3027m
John Wilson offers a unique history of New York's hideous yet sprawling network of overhead "protection," otherwise known as scaffolding – and contemplates what it might take to reduce its nearly 300-mile eyesore presently overtaking the city.
- S01E03How to Improve Your Memory2020-11-0626m
John Wilson taps into his "Memory Palace" for an unforgettable exploration into our ability – or inability – to remember things.
- S01E04How to Cover Your Furniture2020-11-1325m
While trying to live peacefully with his furniture destroying cat, John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
- S01E05How to Split the Check2020-11-2025m
John Wilson attempts to make sense of the intricacies – and fairness practices – behind the complex art of splitting the check.
- S01E06How to Cook the Perfect Risotto2020-11-2729m
To thank his elderly landlord for all the times she has cooked and cleaned for him, John attempts to make her favorite dish.
