What is Documentary Now! about?

Documentary Now! is a critically acclaimed comedy television series that expertly parodies and pays tribute to various famous documentaries. Created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, and Rhys Thomas, each episode of the show presents a different documentary style and mocks it with great precision and wit. The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Armisen and Hader, who also serve as co-writers for the series alongside Meyers. With its meticulous attention to detail, Documentary Now! faithfully recreates the visual aesthetics, narrative structure, and even the music of the original documentaries it lampoons. From capturing the somber atmosphere of revered documentary classics to mocking the tropes of modern true crime investigations, the show showcases a wide range of mockumentary styles. With its clever writing and spot-on performances, Documentary Now! provides both laughter and insightful commentary on the art of documentary filmmaking and the society it often represents.

The first episode of Documentary Now! aired on August 20, 2015 and the most recent episode to air was on November 16, 2022.