The Premise
An anthology of now.
This anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humor and heart.
Episodes
Social Justice Sex Tape
A savvy young lawyer and her mentor strategize on how to use a sex tape to save an innocent man.
Moment of Silence
A grieving father starts a new job as the PR director at the National Gun Lobby.
The Ballad of Jesse Wheeler
A popstar promises to have sex with his high school's valedictorian.
The Commenter
A young woman forgets her happy life and loving partner for the approval of an anonymous commenter.
Butt Plug
A wealthy man gives his former school bully a chance at redemption through an opportunity to pitch a very specific product.
About The Premise
- Creators
- B.J. Novak
- Cast
- B.J. Novak
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Content rating
- TV-MA
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Canceled
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