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Season 1 – Bupkis

2023 Comedy TRAILER for Bupkis: Season 1 Trailer List
78% Tomatometer 51 Reviews 90% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
Comedian Pete Davidson has a weird life. After moving back home to Staten Island, he struggles to deal with unfortunate family news, all the while trying to maintain his career, relationships and mental health in an increasingly surreal and heightened world of his own making. Described as a "heightened fictionalized version of Pete Davidson's life," the series has been compared to Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Edie Falco stars as Pete's mother, Joe Pesci portrays his grandfather, and a diverse roster of guest stars, including Jon Stewart, Steve Buscemi, Jane Cutain, Machine Gun Kelly and Al Gore, appear throughout the episodes. Read More Read Less
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Pete Davidson's second crack at playing a fictionalized version of himself may feel faintly recycled, but a terrific supporting cast and some surprising depth ensure this series adds up to more than just Bupkis.

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Brian Tallerico The Playlist The success of “Bupkis” will live and die on what people think of Pete Davidson. It feels like the majority could finally be on Pete’s side. Rated: B May 17, 2023 Full Review Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic By the time the season ends (all but demanding a second season), you still may wonder what it is about Pete Davidson. But you almost certainly will find yourself rooting for him. May 11, 2023 Full Review David Bianculli NPR Both endearingly self-deprecating and reliably entertaining. May 9, 2023 Full Review Sarah Ward Concrete Playground No wild escapade is ever exactly the same twice, of course, as Davidson's on-screen characters keep experiencing — and repeating himself turns out entertainingly and astutely when he's this intent to keep interrogating his own existence. Jul 15, 2023 Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal there are movies-within-movies that might have been interesting to pursue. But, like Pete Davidson, “Bupkis” loses interest and moves on to something else. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 10, 2023 Full Review Lina Lecaro LA Weekly/Village Voice We’ll be hoping to see them together in season 2 of Bupkis, which we’re sure will be back, even if it hasn’t been announced yet. It’s one of the best new comedies to contend for an Emmy this year. Jul 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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James F This series is easily instantly one of my favorites! I relate so much to the life of Pete Davidson. Rather you like him or not this series is very heartfelt and engaging. It has real laughable moments, and has an amazing cast. Definitely recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/24 Full Review Sheila B Pete Davidson and his entire cast are engaging and funny in this heartfelt series. The writing is intelligent and provides a bit of everything. I love it and think "Bupkis" alone is reason enough to subscribe to Peacock. With the way season 1 ended, there'd better be a season 2! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Ross H Pete Davidson and the cameos( could be his band name) packed full in every episode with Joe Pesci...Ray Romano..etc..make for a comedic, artistic ( being filmed in B&W ) and well written as well as directed series that I hope gets renewed Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Ashley A I have no idea how this series is so underrated! I watched with with my partner (41m) in one setting. Everything from the cameos to the music felt like one big nostalgia piece. Honestly, I wasn't sure how Pete would be as a writer and main character, and I think he passed with flying honors. I'm really hoping there will be a second season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/23 Full Review Robyn H Love Bupkis! Pete Davidson and the ensemble cast are brilliant. The writing is top notch. This show is a must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/20/23 Full Review Cris D I thought this was an excellent show! Really funny and heartwarming! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired May 4, 2023 Magic Moment Pete moves back in with his mom on Staten Island but is sent spiraling when he learns that the family has been dealing with tragic news without him; Pete uses his friends, connections and creativity to make the best of a sad situation. Details Episode 2 Aired May 4, 2023 Do as I Say, Not as I Do Seven-year-old Pete, his mom and his sister attend his aunt's wedding just weeks after the death of his father; his uncle Tommy steps in to be there for Pete when he needs him most; in present day, Pete makes sure to be there for Uncle Tommy. Details Episode 3 Aired May 4, 2023 Picture Pete obsesses over an online photograph of himself that an internet troll has been posting, ending up on a dark path as he tries to hunt down the anonymous troll; Pete's mother, Amy, tries to protect Pete from himself. Details Episode 4 Aired May 4, 2023 Crispytown Pete introduces his crew as they drive to Florida to hopefully perform a gig without any mishaps; the sudden appearance of an eccentric jeweler named "Crispy" kicks off a surreal and possibly hallucinated series of events. Details Episode 5 Aired May 4, 2023 For Your Amusement Pete wants to be a father, but only his mother supports the idea; Pete spends the day with a child at an amusement park to see what being a dad is like, while Amy pursues multiple angles to help make Pete a dad as soon as possible. Details Episode 6 Aired May 4, 2023 ISO Pete is miserable after getting stuck in Canada on Christmas to film a war movie; he wanders the strange, small town searching for a way to improve his mood until receiving a bizarre and probably hallucinated visit from a beloved celebrity. Details Episode 7 Aired May 4, 2023 Borgnine The Canadian drugs take their toll on Pete, who manages to offend his entire family on a solemn occasion; his only choice is to go to rehab, but first he must meet with several people in his life to tell them that he's going away. Details Episode 8 Aired May 4, 2023 Show Me the Way Pete goes to rehab and finds himself unable to avoid misadventures as his old friend Machine Gun Kelly shows up intent on getting him high; Pete's sister, Casey, is set to graduate without him there. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jason Orley, Oz Rodriguez
Creator
Pete Davidson, Judah Miller, Dave Sirus
Executive Producer
Judah Miller, Dave Sirus, Pete Davidson, Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David
Screenwriter
Judah Miller, Pete Davidson, Dave Sirus, Jason Orley, Dan Bulla
Network
Peacock
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 4, 2023
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