How to With John Wilson (HBO)

About How to With John Wilson (HBO)

'How to With John Wilson' is an innovative comedy documentary series premiered on HBO on October 23, 2020. Created by John Wilson, the show's format involves John Wilson documenting his daily life in New York City and talking directly to the camera, interjecting his commentary on ordinary events with humorous and often profound observations. Each episode has a simple 'how-to' theme like 'how to make small talk', 'how to cover your furniture', but these simple themes uncover a deep exploration of the human experience.

Making / Production

The series was brought to HBO by executive producer Nathan Fielder. 'How to With John Wilson' uses a unique blend of narrative and non-scripted filming styles to capture genuine moments on the streets of New York City. The series is shot independently by Wilson, edited to weave sequences of public interactions and observations into a poetic and comedic whole.

Actors

• John Wilson: As the creator, narrator, director, and cameraman, Wilson is the heart and soul of the series. Wilson plays himself, delivering his lines in a deadpan style that adds a unique and quirky humor to the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• John Wilson is known to often use a hidden camera for filming, adding authenticity and spontaneous moments to the series.
• Apart from the primary location of New York City, Wilson also shot footages at a bread factory in Bread, Arkansas for the episode 'How To Improve Your Memory'.

Awards

While 'How To With John Wilson' hasn't won any major awards as of yet, it received critical acclaim and was renewed for a second season soon after its premiere.

Quotes

• "Even a regular mirror can make you double-check what you think about yourself."
• "Memory is a strange monster."

Music, Soundtrack

• The series does not rely on traditional music cues or soundtracks. Instead, natural and ambient sounds of the city create the signature soundscape for ‘How To With John Wilson’.