High Maintenance (2016)

About High Maintenance

High Maintenance is a unique comedy-drama that provides a glimpse into the lives of New Yorkers as seen through the lens of a cannabis deliveryman named "The Guy". Each episode tells the story of a different set of characters, with "The Guy" as a common link. The show cleverly portrays the hustle and bustle, the stories, and the quirks of Big Apple city life. It originally started as a web-series on Vimeo before being taken up by HBO.

Making / Production

High Maintenance was created by husband and wife duo Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld. The move to HBO allowed for longer episodes and an expanded scope for the series' storytelling. The show has been praised for its writing, inventiveness, and the performance of Ben Sinclair.

Actors

• Ben Sinclair as "The Guy" - he carries the show with his laid back yet engaging performance, providing us a window into the lives of an eclectic range of New Yorkers.
• Michael Cyril Creighton as Patrick - his anxious yet empathetic portrayal of a New Yorker is moving and comically engaging.
• Heléne Yorke as Brooke - her performance is energetic, bringing a lighthearted touch to the story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally a web series on Vimeo before becoming a full-fledged series on HBO.
• "The Guy" doesn’t have a name in the series, complementing his role as an observer who drifts in and out of other people's lives.
• The creators of the show, Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, were married but have since divorced.

Awards

The show has been critically acclaimed, particularly for its writing and the performance of Ben Sinclair, though it has not won any major television awards.

Quotes

• "It's like you're doing a one-man show, and nobody bought tickets." - The Guy.
• "I see the world in feelings, man." - The Guy.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show’s title song is "Home" by LCD Soundsystem.
• Each episode features a well-curated collection of songs that complement the tone and setting of the show.