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Exclusive: Sergio Peris-Mencheta (Snowfall) has been tapped for a villain role in El Tigre, the R-rated comedy marking comedian Tom Segura’s first starring vehicle on the film side.

Specifics as to the character to be played by Peris-Mencheta are under wraps. Currently in production in New Mexico with backing from Will Meldman’s Double Down Pictures, El Tigre follows Jeff (Segura) and his friends as they head down to Mexico, only to discover the hard way that Jeff is a dead ringer for the infamous cartel leader El Tigre who’s gone missing. After being captured by rivals and then rescued by El Tigre’s forces, Jeff has to pretend to be their ruthless leader until he can find his friends and a way home.

As previously announced, the cast also includes Luke Wilson, Tim Baltz, Genesis Rodriguez, Arturo Castro, Harvey Guillén, Raul Trujillo, Frankie Quinones, and Kirk Fox.

Exclusive: Fresh off his first Emmy nomination for his Netflix dark comedy Bad Thoughts in the category of Short Form Performer, Tom Segura has rounded out a cast of comedic heavyweights for his first starring vehicle on the film side, the R-rated comedy El Tigre, which he’s also producing.

Joining him in the ensemble are Luke Wilson (Horizon), Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones), Genesis Rodriguez (Lioness), Arturo Castro (Tron: Ares), Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows), Raul Trujillo (Untamed), Frankie Quinones (This Fool) and Kirk Fox (Jury Duty).

Currently in production in New Mexico with backing from Will Meldman’s Double Down Pictures, El Tigre follows Jeff (Segura) and his friends as they head down to Mexico, only to discover the hard way that Jeff is a dead ringer for the infamous cartel leader El Tigre who’s gone missing. After being captured by rivals and then...

The 77th Primetime Emmy nominations are finally here, and let’s just say—it’s been a wild shuffle in the streaming world. HBO and Max walked in like total bosses, scooping up a jaw-dropping 142 Emmy nominations and leaving the rest of the competition in a cloud of sparkly dust. It’s the kind of flex that shows the streaming service’s commitment to quality content.

Some streamers managed to hold their ground, and a few even climbed a notch or two, but plenty are nursing a wound or two from their sudden drop. And then there are the ones just floating somewhere in between.

This year’s nomination list? It’s a buffet. A bit of everything—capes, chaos, complicated feelings, confessions, and the occasional dance number. Prestige dramas are rubbing shoulders with messy reality TV, and superhero shows are still elbowing their way to the spotlight. It’s loud,...

Netflix’s 120 Emmy nominations Tuesday came from 44 titles across 14 genres and includes series as divergent as Adolescence and America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

The streamer also helped 11 stars land their first Emmy nominations.

Chief content officer Bela Bajaria says she is pleased with both of these things as she celebrates her company’s achievements out of this morning’s reveals.

“We’re very pleased because they come from 44 titles and 14 different program categories,” she told Deadline. “I’ll tell you why that’s important and there’s a lot of happy people in and outside the building is because we’re always aiming for excellence in television but across a lot of different [genres]. We know that audiences love drama and comedy but they also love unscripted and docs and animation and limited series, stand-up and TV movies so to be recognized in all of those different categories is really rewarding.

The 2025 Emmy nominations have been unveiled, and there are 35 first-time acting nominees, including Harrison Ford, Aimee Lou Wood, Cooper Koch, Kristen Bell and Colin Farrell.

Adolescence’s Owen Cooper landed a historic nod for best supporting actor in a limited/anthology series or TV movie, making him the youngest nominee in the category’s history. Plus, if Cooper wins the award later this year, he will become the youngest male winner of an acting Emmy ever.

Ashley Walters, Cooper’s Adolescence co-star, also picked up his first Emmy nom in the same category. With 13 total nominations for the Netflix show, Stephen Graham was nominated for best actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, while Erin Doherty and Christine Tremarco both garnered noms for best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie.

Ford grabbed his first Emmy nom Tuesday for his portrayal of therapist Dr.

Exclusive, Updated with more details: Kevin Hart, Tom Segura, Pete Davidson, Russell Peters, Jim Jefferies, Whitney Cummings, Zarna Garg, and Jessica Kirson are in talks to perform at the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, taking place in the Saudi Arabian capital this fall, sources tell Deadline.

Reps for the stand-ups couldn’t be reached for comment. While no deals have been finalized, reps for WME, which is consulting on the festival, confirmed ongoing discussions with several top-tier acts.

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced the festival on X in May, writing, “The best 50 stand-up comedians in the world are coming to the Riyadh Comedy Festival from September 26 to October 10.” (View the post below.)

Sources said the festival will feature multi-comic showcases and solo shows, along with special programming. WME became involved through its relationship with Tko — the sports-focused company borne from former WME parent company Endeavor...

Any fan of Tom Segura’s work knows that he loves to push boundaries. And recently, with projects in front of and behind the camera including Bad Thoughts and the just-announced El Tigre, he’s moved to do just that with his own career. While fulfilling his desire to explore filmmaking, he’s showing how well his brand of sharp, dark, deadpan comedy can translate in the narrative space.

Between five Netflix specials and a podcasting empire through his Ymh Studios — Your Mom’s House being the flagship series — Segura and wife/fellow comic Christina Pazsitzky have cultivated one of today’s most diehard comedy fandoms. It’s a world unto itself, with its own inside-joke terminology — a world of “horrible or hilarious” segments and “cool guys,” of invisalign struggles, and TikTok curations casting a light on the most dark, strange, profane and hilarious corners of the internet.

Segura has worked...

Bert Kreischer has made five stand-up specials for Netflix, and now he’s taking the time-honored path trod by many comedians: starring in a sitcom.

Kreischer will play the title role in and is a co-creator of Free Bert, a six-episode comedy the streamer has ordered. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (The Grinder, Huge in France) co-created the show with Kreischer and will serve as showrunners, writers and directors. The cast also includes Arden Myrin, Lilou Lang and Ava Ryan.

In Free Bert, Kreischer will play a version of himself — a “shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard,” as the show’s logline puts it. He finds himself in unfamiliar territory when his daughters (Lang and Ryan) are accepted at an elite private school in Beverly Hills. When his antics turn the family into outcasts, he decides to put a shirt on and stifle his true self in order to fit in.

Bert Kreischer is the star and co-creator of a new scripted comedy series on Netflix titled “Free Bert.”

The perpetually shirtless stand-up comedian plays a version of himself in the six-episode show, which finds Bert in a sticky situation after his daughters enroll in an elite Beverly Hills private school and his “unbridled antics turn his family into outcasts.” In order to fit in, Bert decides to finally put on a shirt and suppress his true self.

Kreischer will star alongside Arden Myrin, Ava Ryan (“Keeping Up With the Joneses”) and newcomer Lilou Lang.

He serves as co-creator and executive producer alongside Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogul, who together are the showrunners, writers and directors. Executive producers also include Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns and Elise Henderson for Counterpart Studios, as well as LeeAnn Kreischer and Judi Marmel.

Kreischer is a mainstay at Netflix with five stand-up comedy specials, including 2025’s “Lucky.

Exclusive: Top comic Tom Segura has for weeks been teasing a new film project on his podcasts — and now, we know what it is. He’s found his first feature starring vehicle in El Tigre, an R-rated comedy to be helmed by emerging director Tyler Cornack (Mermaid) from a script by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley.

The news comes as Segura kicks his work in film and television into high gear. Just a week ago, Netflix ordered a second season of Bad Thoughts, his new series for the streamer, where he places a lens on his some of his most dark and twisted cinematic fantasies.

Entering production in New Mexico this summer, El Tigre follows Jeff (Segura) and his friends as they head down to Mexico, only to discover the hard way that Jeff is a dead ringer for the infamous cartel leader El Tigre who’s gone missing. After...

Netflix has handed a second season order to Bad Thoughts, the twisted sketch-comedy showcase from Tom Segura, with six new episodes now confirmed. The pickup follows a solid showing in May, when the first season landed without much fanfare but quickly found traction with fans of Segura’s stand-up. The series leans into the darker end […]

Netflix Reups Tom Segura’s Bad Thoughts for Six-Episode Second Season...

In perhaps surprising renewal news, Variety reports that Netflix has picked up Bad Thoughts for a second season. The dark comedy is created by and stars comedian Tom Segura. If you haven’t heard about it, that’s okay. The unusual comedy has flown under the radar for most and hasn’t exactly been met with glowing reviews.

Bad Thoughts has been described as a “dark and twisted” exploration of unthinkable fantasies and blends cinematic storytelling with Segura’s warped sense of humor. The show sees Segura take viewers through a series of dreamlike vignettes where the story inevitably unfolds in a hilarious yet disturbing way. The show covers numerous themes and tones with the connection being the dark side of humanity.

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Funnyman Tom Segura's new comedy series, Bad Thoughts, didn't have the warmest of receptions when it debuted on Netflix in May. While many critics seemingly didn't "get" the humor, Netflix still sees high potential in the future of the show, resulting in a renewal deal anyway.

Per Variety, Bad Thoughts has officially been renewed by Netflix for Season 2. The news follows the series garnering an approval rating of 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, though the audience score was considerably higher at 70%. The show features different vignettes with dark comedy elements, though some critics said that the series often goes too far into shock value territory. Others were particularly fond of Bad Thoughts, however, with one critic claiming that it surpassed the high bar for comedy specials previously set by Bo Burnham.

Officially, Netflix describes Bad Thoughts as a "collection of hilariously disturbing stories that push the boundaries of decency in ways only Tom Segura could imagine.

Netflix has renewed Tom Segura's dark comedy sketch series Bad Thoughts for a second season despite receiving a critic score of just 54% on Rotten Tomatoes. Segura led the cast of Bad Thoughts, playing various characters in concept-themed episodes ranging from "Success" and "Family" to "Love" and Health." Bad Thoughts can feel like a twisted TV-ma version of Saturday Night Live, featuring multiple sketches throughout that each have unique and often vulgar twists. Season 1 of the dark comedy series premiered on May 13, 2025 and can be streamed exclusively on Netflix.

Variety exclusively reported the news of Bad Thoughts season 2 renewal. The announcement came along with a statement from Segura that reads, "We’re all so excited to push things further with Season 2. I promise your family will not approve of what we do." Although Bad Thoughts season 2 currently has no set release date on Netflix, it could be released sometime later this year,...

Tom Segura will be back with more Bad Thoughts. Netflix today announced it has renewed the dark comedy for a second season.

In Bad Thoughts, Segura takes the viewer through a series of vignettes in each episode. The twisted comedic sensibility of his standup is the core DNA of the series, where every story unfolds in a hilariously disturbing way only he could imagine.

“It was such a thrill to get the opportunity to entertain and horrify audiences with our very Bad Thoughts on Netflix,” said Segura. We’re all so excited to push things further with season 2. I promise your family will not approve of what we do.”

Segura serves as creator, director, executive producer and star. Also executive producing are Ryan P. Hall, Molly Mandel, Jeremy Konner, Craig Gerard and Matthew Zinman. Ymh Studios is the studio.

Tom Segura navigates unthinkable situations and fantasies within a cinematic world in his dark and twisted comedy series, Bad Thoughts. Our Alex Maidy had a ball with the first season as he said in his review, “I laughed from the opening short in the first episode and did not stop laughing through the sixth and final episode. My biggest complaint about the series is how short it is, with most episodes barely cracking the half-hour mark. Any sketch-format series is bound to have some duds or unfunny material, but Bad Thoughts is a winner throughout and has the potential to become a perennial hit for Netflix. Whether or not we get a second season, Tom Segura has proven his skills as a writer and filmmaker of cinematic caliber projects.”

Fans of the series can rejoice as more Bad Thoughts are coming after Netflix picked up the show for another season.

Tom Segura has more “Bad Thoughts” to share.

Variety has learned exclusively that Netflix has officially picked up a second season of “Bad Thoughts,” the six-episode dark comedy created by and starring comedian Segura.

The series, which premiered in May, blends cinematic storytelling with Segura’s signature warped sense of humor, taking audiences through a series of unsettling and often outrageous scenarios. Described as a “dark and twisted” exploration of unthinkable fantasies, the show gained a substantial following for its boundary-pushing tone and sharp comedic lens.

The first season cast included Shea Whigham, Dan Stevens, Rachel Bloom and Rob Iler in his first role since “The Sopranos.” Segura’s mother had a visceral reaction when he screened the first few episodes for her, which the streaming giant leaned into for its marketing campaign. “We had her watch a few episodes in a private screening room with hidden cameras,” Segura told Variety in April,...

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle sees big things ahead for Chad Gable, and honestly, who better to make that call? In WWE, wrestlers come from all sorts of backgrounds, but only a select few have deep roots in actual wrestling before stepping into the squared circle. Gable and Angle are two of those rare talents who put in the work long before their WWE days.

Maybe that shared journey is why Angle has a soft spot for Gable. In a recent interview, he opened up about his thoughts on “El Grande Americano” and whether Gable might just be the next Kurt Angle in the making.

Kurt Angle opens up on Chad Gable challenging opponents twice his size Chad Gable amidst a fight | Credits- WWE

Kurt Angle had only good things to say about Chad Gable. He claimed that Gable is extremely talented and is very powerful, according to his size,...

Hi WWE Universe, I’m excited because it looks like Mariah May might potentially be coming to WWE, and it seems a sweet tweet she made 9 years ago in 2016 is coming to fruition. I have been following her trajectory as a lifelong wrestling fan, and the excitement as she is about to turn a new chapter is getting to me.

May has been on the rise in Aew as a competing talent, but she might be a free agent now, and the rumor mill is saying she is potentially heading over to WWE. The fact that she tweeted about Triple H so long ago is such a nice personal touch that shows she is a true fan, just like the rest of us. Fans can’t wait to see her thrive on the biggest stage in the world.

The tweet in 2016 from Mariah May that started it all Mariah May...

Bad Thoughts On Netflix: Tom Segura’s Bold Comedy Leaves Viewers Totally Divided ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Netflix has dropped a wild new comedy series, and it’s turning heads fast. This time, Tom Segura takes a sharp turn into sketch territory with Bad Thoughts, and it is his first dive into this kind of format. Segura, known for his no-filter style, doesn’t hold back here either. The show arrived on May 13, and it’s already making waves among fans who enjoy their humor darker and more unpredictable.

Bad Thoughts Brings Dark Humor

Each episode of Bad Thoughts combines bizarre and often disturbing sketches that tread a fine line. Segura’s mind is clearly the playground, filled with ideas ranging from outrageous to flat-out uncomfortable. The series leans heavily into offbeat scenarios that test social norms.

Alongside Segura, the show pulls in a strong mix of talent. Robert Iler,...

Taking the stage at the Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip, Jamie Foxx took a long look around and soaked up the atmosphere of the legendary main room.

“I ain't been in this motherf--ker in 35 years!” he announced, noting that some people in the audience for "Netflix Is a Joke Presents: Fysee L.A. Comedy Night" weren’t old enough to remember comedy icons like Robin Williams and Richard Pryor, who trod the same stage and are immortalized with their photos on the club’s walls.

The 57-year-old Oscar winner was on hand for a Q&a with his influencer daughter Corinne to discuss his comedy special What Had Happened Was…, in which he triumphantly returned to the stage following the debilitating 2023 stroke that took nearly a year for Foxx to recover from.

But first, he grew a little nostalgic, recalling sneaking into the club as an underage aspiring comic...

Professional wrestling has long been the subject of criticism, with critics voicing their concerns about its perceived lack of authenticity and the alleged scripted nature of every match and feud. This was evident when renowned comedian Tom Segura called out wrestling stans for being obsessed with the ‘fake sport’ and how they can’t think straight.

Hence, it resulted in some backstage conversation when the biggest wrestling hater was present in this week’s Raw segment, where he was having the time of his life. However, wrestling fans have not taken this lightly because of his comments on entertainment wrestling, and they hated his guts for attempting redemption.

The feeling of hostility was evident among the fans present at the show and the ones streaming the show, who lashed out on social media, calling him a hypocrite.

Tom Segura calls out every adult for enjoying wrestling as a sport

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After so many years of one-sided mockery, “Where are the bodies, Garth?” has given way to “Where are the jokes, Tom?”

Netflix deliberately marketed Tom Segura’s comedy series Bad Thoughts as a show that wouldn’t be for everyone — not even for Segura’s mother, who delivered the worst review of the series in a crowded field. However, as the general response to Bad Thought since its May 13th premiere has demonstrated, the audience for the show is pretty much reserved to the part of Segura’s fanbase that enjoys watching him regurgitate his old bits in between half-baked blue humor sketches.

One of the most prominently featured vignettes in Bad Thoughts is Segura’s extended parody of embattled country music singer Garth Brooks, a continuation of one of his longest-running Your Mom's House podcast jokes that Brooks is secretly a serial killer. But as the country music world...

Yeah… even Hollywood is not safe from AI. Although movies M3GAN and The Terminator showed us that AI is not a good idea, it seems that this might be happening to the same people who created these movies!

Joe Rogan, the famous American podcaster, discussed artificial intelligence’s capabilities and the extent to which it can go. The podcaster was impressed to learn how cheaply work can be done with AI, and Hollywood doesn’t seem to be too happy about it.

Joe Rogan is thrilled to learn that AI can make movies!

Well, of course, it kind of seems like an insult to the millions of people attached to the filmmaking business. But the crux of the matter is that AI can now make studio-level movies with only $500K!

Joe Rogan in a still from The Joe Rogan Experience | Credits: Jre/@YouTube

Joe Rogan sat down for a chat...

Exclusive: Jaime Eliezer Karas (Acapulco) has come aboard to direct Suburban Kings, a coming-of-age film penned by Peter Hoare (Kevin Can Wait), to be produced by Chris Mangano (Mangano Movies & Media), Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge (To The Stars Media), and Stan Spry (Evoke Entertainment).

The film follows Wolfgang Binder, a rebellious, skateboarding-obsessed 13-year-old, who is hellbent on spending the summer of ’99 cheering up his best friend after the tragic, unexpected death of his mother.

“This movie is an ode to my youth, to amazing lifelong friendships that were formed through skateboarding in the suburbs, to an overall culture that helped shape a lasting DIY spirit that I cherish,” said Hoare. “And to have the awesome Tom DeLonge behind this, someone who created a lot of the music that served as the literal soundtrack to those days… I couldn’t possibly be happier to make this one. If you keep your eyes open,...

The latest top five lists of the most viewed movies and shows on Netflix, as listed by Tudum, contain some shockers. It's not that they are bad to watch, though. Some are hard to watch, especially if you have a delicate stomach.

There is just one new entry to last week's top five movies list. And what an entry when it comes to stomach churning. Given that it also uncovers a phony health scam, it won’t leave you feeling good. Three of the other movies cover a variety of crime and violence, too. Thankfully, there's also a heartwarming film that’s an antidote to the others, which will leave you hungry for more

It’s quite a change around on the top five shows, with three new entries this week. But the balance is still towards the tough-to-watch, uncomfortable viewing, a murder, and a major manhunt. This time, though,...

“American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden” was the most-watched series on Netflix during the week of May 12-18, hitting 12.6 million views in five days after its May 14 premiere. It was followed by another dark docuseries, “Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story,” which reached 8.3 million views in the same amount of time.

Landing at No. 3 for the second week in a row was “Forever,” Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel of the same name. The romance series, recently renewed for a second season, rose from last week’s 3.7 million views to 6.7 million. “The Four Seasons,” also renewed for a second season, took the No. 4 position with 5.3 million views in its third week on the chart.

Tom Segura’s “Bad Thoughts” debuted at No. 5 with 3.8 million views in six days and was followed by Season 5 of “You,” which hit 3.3 million views in its fourth week on the chart.

Tom Segura has become a popular podcast host in addition to his work as a stand-up comedian. With multiple comedy specials and tons of friends in the industry including Bert Kreischer and Bill Burr, Segura has a lot of connections. But, as big as he is on stage, Segura has long had the ambition to make movies. Some of his ideas came together as the beginning of what became his new Netflix series, Bad Thoughts.

Bad Thoughts is a six-episode series of interconnected short films that tackle the intrusive thoughts we all have, but cross the line of what we think in our imaginations, but would never act upon. Some shorts are multi-part stories that cross episodes, while others are brief, standalone films that work. Segura’s series has mock trailers, celebrity spoofs, and original ideas while featuring recognizable actors including Shea Whigham, Daniella Pineda, and Dan Stevens. Each episode...

While many professional wrestlers have enjoyed long and dedicated careers in WWE, few can match the in-ring prowess and iconic charisma of Brock Lesnar. Known as ‘The Beast Incarnate’, Lesnar is a rare talent, combining raw athleticism with an intense work ethic that has earned him multiple championships and a place in some of WWE’s most historic moments.

One particularly memorable chapter in his career was his trilogy of hard-fought matches against Cody Rhodes. Reflecting on those encounters, ‘The American Nightmare’ shared an intriguing perspective on stepping into the ring with a force as dominant as Brock Lesnar.

Cody Rhodes praises Brock Lesnar for his in-ring abilities Brock Lesnar dominating the fight against Cody Rhodes. (Image Credit: WWE)

A fierce competitor in the ring, Cody Rhodes had high praise for Brock Lesnar during an interview with Tom Segura on Ymh Studios. He shared:

I look back at the three matches with Brock lovingly,...

The weekend has finally arrived, which means it's time to catch up on all the television you have missed during the past week. Whether you're finally starting Poker Face season 2 on Peacock, starting Murderbot on Apple TV+, or watch the latest episodes of Hacks season 4 on (HBO) Max, there's not shortage of great television to keep our watch lists fully stocked for the weekend.

More than likely, you're heading straight to Netflix, everyone's first streaming stop, to see what the streamer has to offer for a weekend binge-watch. If you haven't yet watched the latest Netflix hits like The Four Seasons, Ransom Canyon, and You season 5, then you should consider catching up on the shows everyone's talking about. But there's also plenty to check out in the top 10.

Currently in the top 10 most popular shows ranking going into the weekend, Netflix boasts the latest hit teen drama series (that has...

When the largest state in the country with a production incentive program does anything, it’s supersized. Texas has been enticing productions to film within its borders for about a century and isn’t letting up on its commitment anytime soon.

Last year, the Texas legislature approved a statewide filming grant of $200 million, up from $45 million. This session, Senate Bill 22 proposes a $500 million program that automatically renews every two years, for 10 years total. Aside from the funding, another key benefit would mean long-term productions coming to Texas wouldn’t have to worry each year that their incentives might disappear with a flick of a pen. Sb 22 is about security as much as funding. (The vote on Sb 22 has not occurred as of deadline.)

Fred Poston, executive director of the Texas Media Production Alliance (Txmpa), says, “With a state that’s as proud as Texas is, we want to make sure...

Tom Segura and Jeremy Konner, making the most of their imagination, really try to justify the title of the latest Netflix series, Bad Thoughts. I wouldn’t deny that at first I thought that each episode of the series was going to deal with a particular theme or subject, and by mocking the established status quo and making use of satire and other literary devices, it was going to talk about some deep philosophical aspects of life. But Bad Thoughts wasn’t about that. Tom Segura and his team have chosen themes, like health, communication, love, etc., and then just let their imagination run wild. Through their weird and at times utterly disgusting scenarios, they have tried to push the limits. It is as if they are constantly checking what the breaking point of a person is; what is that point beyond which they’ll get offended? The makers walk on thin ice,...

Plot: In this six-episode dark comedic series, Tom Segura navigates unthinkable situations and fantasies within a cinematic world.

Review: Tom Segura likes messed-up humor. The comedian and podcaster has made a career by telling relatable yet slightly intrusive jokes. Along with his contemporaries Bill Burr and Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura’s brand of comedy is shockingly honest and shockingly blunt yet delivered in a way that makes you think as hard as you are laughing. Segura also loves the scope and scale of cinema and has channeled that into his new series, Bad Thoughts. A collection of loosely connected short films unified by episodic themes, Bad Thoughts is for fans of ambitious comedic series like Key & Peele, Louie, Better Things, and Dave, but through a twisted lens reminiscent of The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror. Hilarious and deeply disturbing at the same time, Bad Thoughts will have you laughing...

Up to 2020 I used to watch a lot of stand-up comedy. I guess my introduction to the genre was through Seinfeld. After that, I used to actively seek out old videos of Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Jim Carrey, George Carlin, and every other comic who built the bedrock of this profession. And I used to keep track of the newcomers, especially from India, because it was so interesting to get fresh and hilarious perspectives on things I encountered in my daily life. But then the pandemic happened, live shows were shut down, and all those Zoom sessions didn’t really cut it anymore. Then Bo Burnham released Inside and changed everything. Crowdwork didn’t seem funny anymore. Observations about urinals and, I don’t know, sliced bread fell flat. Jokes about the transgender community and sexist humor, which weren’t amusing to me to begin with, felt all the more crass.

Bad Thoughts arrived on Netflix on May 13, 2025, as a six-episode anthology sketch show totaling 114 minutes. Each installment unfolds through two or three discrete vignettes, some extending into two-part arcs that coax viewers into binge mode via cliffhanger endings. Creator and lead performer Tom Segura anchors the program with monologues delivered against a blank backdrop, setting up each episode’s thematic focus before launching into surreal comedic scenarios.

While the series carries a “dark comedy” label, its true identity lies in relentless gross-out humor and graphic sexual absurdity, leaning more toward brazen provocation than existential dread. Segura wears multiple hats—showrunner, writer, director and chameleon actor—shifting between characters with athletic physicality and deliberate vocal quirks.

Through taboo sketches involving bodily functions, humiliating desires and grotesque violence, the show seeks to elicit a blend of revulsion and laughter. That strategy isn’t designed for safe comfort; it operates as a social experiment in taste thresholds,...

In the first minutes of Netflix’s Bad Thoughts, creator and star Tom Segura explains what it’s like being a comedian. “You know that dumb shit you get sent to Hr for saying?” he smirks. “I get paid for that.”

He’s elucidating the broad theme of the episode — “jobs” — but really, he could be explaining his series as a whole. And his promise (or threat) is not an idle one. Bad Thoughts’ entire raison d’être is pushing past the boundaries of good taste, in hopes of provoking delighted horror or disgust. How successful you think Segura is at it, and whether you think it’s a worthy goal to begin with, is a matter of personal sensibility. I will say this: You can’t accuse the guy of not committing to a bit.

In interviews, Segura has compared Bad Thoughts to Twilight Zone or a “dark, comedic version of Black Mirror.

Stand-up and podcasting star Tom Segura’s new dark comedy series Bad Thoughts will premiere on Netflix tomorrow, May 13th, just 48 hours after he used it to ruin Mother’s Day.

Segura’s relationship with (and impression of) his mother, Rosario “Charo” Lazarte, is one of the foundational elements of his indulgently offensive brand of comedy. From torturing her with morbid hypotheticals to “treating” her to a macrodose of marijuana edibles, Segura’s playfully mean-spirited sense of humor has always found a target in his poor mother, and on the eve of the Your Mom’s House host taking a big next step in his comedy career, Segura shared in the “joy” of his first self-starred TV series by subjecting his dear mom to a dose of disgusting comedy that she found less digestible than four gummies.

To celebrate and promote tomorrow’s premiere of Bad Thoughts, Netflix helped Segura to...

Bad Thoughts is the latest of many attempts by Netflix to team up with a popular comedian and leverage their appeal into mediums beyond the traditional stand-up special that the streamer has more or less cornered the market on. In this case, giving frequent collaborator Tom Segura a chance to explore the darker impulses of humanity via the anthology format.

I’ll be honest, despite generally enjoying stand-up comedy, I’m not really familiar with Segura’s work and thus didn’t really know what to expect going in. And while the end result is enjoyable enough for what it is, I don’t see myself seeking out more of his material based on my experience here.

Bad Thoughts Plot Tom Segura in Bad Thoughts

Given that Bad Thoughts is an anthology series, there isn’t really a traditional plot to be summarized. Each episode consists of about two or three standalone sketches,...

Netflix has gifted fans a truly unhinged Mother’s Day treat: Tom Segura’s Peruvian mom Charo, absolutely eviscerating his new sketch comedy series, “Bad Thoughts.”

In a riotous promo released to Variety exclusively, the “Your Mom’s House” comedian invites his actual mother to a private screening — equipped with a reaction device to track her feedback. What follows is pure comedy gold.In the video, Segura gently instructs his mother to use a three-button device: a plus sign for approval, a thumbs down for disapproval, and a red button if something is so offensive she’d turn it off completely. By the end of the screening, she’s ready to disown him.

“No, Tommy. That’s not funny. This is so disgusting. I am beyond vomit,” she says, wincing as one sketch dives into jaw-dropping inappropriate territory. And that’s just the start.

“You can be a good comedian without being that disgusting,...

Netflix is bringing some heavy hitters to your screens this week. Your favorite streaming service has them all: new movies, series, and seasons of fan favorites.

If you're looking for true crime - not the political kind, we've had more than enough of that, thank you - Netflix has it this week. Looking to escape it all with some light comedy? You'll find it here. Or maybe you want your laughs in a darker vein - you came to the right place. And if you wish for some sheer terror, well...yeah, you know you've found it on Netflix. Expect more than a few to crack the top five.

You can uncover the truth of a pair of crazed killers, or follow the twisted path of a supplement snake oil salesman. Look behind the curtain of another of America's biggest manhunts. Or relax and let romance carry you away. This is the week for you,...

To help you anticipate and navigate all that television has to offer across broadcast, cable and streaming, TVLine offers daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch digests, as well as an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025.

This week, you’ll find 10 new shows (including Duster, Murderbot and Overcompensating) and a whopping 27 finales — including season enders for 9-1-1, Grey’s Anatomy, The Rookie, Tracker and Will Trent, and the very last episodes of Andor, Found and S.W.A.T.

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The Golden Globes are tuning into the podcast boom.

In a bid to recognize a rapidly rising medium amid an even more quickly shifting media landscape, the Globes announced the addition of a best podcast of the year category at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The new honor marks the Globes’ first major expansion since introducing the box office and cinematic achievement category in 2023 — and it’s being met with a potent mix of excitement, skepticism and uncertainty from the podcasting world.

“This is what the industry needs — recognition that podcasting is storytelling,” says comedian Bert Kreischer, host of “Bertcast” and “2 Bears, 1 Cave,” which he co-hosts with his friend Tom Segura. “It’s not just noise. It’s a craft.”

Craft, however, is notoriously hard to define in a medium where a 90-minute unscripted conversation can top the charts next to a tightly edited news brief or a crime docuseries. According to preliminary guidelines,...

A year later, Tom Brady is still trying to live down his roast and its adverse effect on his family.

Reflecting on Netflix‘s The Greatest Roast of All Time, the 7x Super Bowl champ said he doesn’t want to see his “kids hurt” the way they did after hearing some of the jokes on the live-streamed event.

“When you were in that moment, in that theater that night at the Forum, it was electric. It was crazy. We got done, everybody was on cloud nine. That moment, I’ll never forget. And then I’ll never forget when I talked to my kids the next day,” he said on the Impaulsive podcast. “I felt like a stake through the heart.”

Brady noted that he was fine with the jokes that took a shot at him, but he wasn’t as prepared for those at the expense of ex-wife Gisele Bündchen and their children.

Armie Hammer has stirred up some confusion on social media after sharing a poster for a new movie directed by the Safdie brothers, the filmmaking duo behind Uncut Gems and Good Time, with an important (but not publicized) catch: the project is not real. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor posted a cryptic image on his Instagram account teasing a collaboration with Benny and Josh Safdie for an upcoming film titled Persona Non Grata, in which he appears to have a starring role, and hinted at a Fall 2026 release in the caption.

The comments section of the Instagram post (seen below), which Hammer shared on his grid and further promoted via his stories, was immediately flooded with messages from his followers celebrating the news and congratulating the actor on his next role after a three-year absence from feature films. However, reps for both Benny and Josh Safdie...

No, Armie Hammer is not going to be in a Safdie Brothers movie next year.

Confusion arose Monday afternoon with Hammer shared an image on Instagram of an apparent poster for a movie called “Persona Non Grata” starring the actor, directed Josh and Benny Safdie, and hinting at a Fall 2026 release. TheWrap confirmed through reps of the Safdie Brothers that the “movie” does not exist.

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Once starring in films like “Call Me By Your Name” opposite Timotheé Chalamet and David Fincher’s “The Social Network,” Hammer’s career derailed in 2021 following sexual assault allegations and apparent cannibalistic fantasies. He spent some time selling timeshares in the Cayman Islands before returning to the big screen in 2024 western “Frontier Crucible” opposite William H. Macy. Since then he’s spoken up about getting choosier with roles as his return to Hollywood heats up.

Armie Hammer is not working with the Safdie brothers, despite a cryptic Instagram post teasing a collaboration.

On Monday afternoon, Hammer shared a movie poster to his Instagram account teasing a project called “Persona Non Grata” directed by “Uncut Gems” duo Josh and Benny Safdie, writing, “Fall 2026” in the caption.

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Despite dozens of comments hyping up Hammer, Variety is told by reps for both Benny and Josh Safdie that the project is not real.

Hammer, who previously starred in films like “The Social Network” and “Call Me By Your Name,” saw his career derailed four years ago following allegations of sexual assault.

Hammer was accused in 2021 of sexual abuse and improper behavior by multiple women; private messages he allegedly sent to women about his cannibalistic fantasies and sexual fetishes were also leaked online. In the wake of the scandal, Hammer was dropped by his agency,...

On Monday May 5 2025, ABC broadcasts Jimmy Kimmel Live!!

Noah Wyle; Tom Segura; Fuerza Régida Season 23 Episode 112 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” promises an exciting lineup with a mix of comedy and music. Airing soon on ABC, the show will feature actor Noah Wyle, known for his roles in popular series and films. Wyle has a long career in Hollywood and fans are eager to hear about his latest projects and experiences in the industry.

Also joining the show is comedian Tom Segura. Segura is recognized for his sharp wit and engaging stand-up routines. His appearance is sure to bring plenty of laughs as he shares stories and insights from his life and career. Viewers can expect a lively conversation that showcases Segura’s unique sense of humor.

In addition to the interviews, the episode will feature a performance by Fuerza Régida, a rising group in the music scene.

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This May, we are getting a ton of great shows on various streaming services. From the much-anticipated Season 2 of Rian Johnson‘s Poker Face on Peacock to the all-new season of the adult-animation anthology series Love, Death & Robots on Netflix. So, we are here to sort out all of the brilliant upcoming shows that you might want to check out.

The Four Seasons (Netflix) – May 1, 2025 Credit – Netflix

The Four Seasons is a comedy-drama miniseries created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. Based on the 1981 film of the same name by Alan Alda, the Netflix series revolves around three suburban couples who vacation together each season of the year. When one of the couple breaks up and the man begins bringing a younger woman, everything becomes a bit weird. The Four Seasons stars Tina Fey, Steve Carell,...

Jimmy Kimmel has an interesting mix of guests stopping by his show this Monday night. First up is actor Noah Wyle, who’s currently starring in the series “The Pitt.” He’ll be sitting down with Jimmy, likely chatting about the new show and maybe sharing a few stories from his long career on television. Then, comedian […]

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Netflix is ditching its usual Fysee: LA pop-up destination, and instead will turn its annual Emmys showcase into what it’s positioning as a citywide festival. Top Netflix contenders like “Adolescence,” “Black Mirror” and “The Four Seasons” will be spotlighted through a mix of official TV Academy FYC panels and standalone events, as announced Thursday by comedian John Mulaney.

Running May 17 to June 2, the two-week festival will take place in multiple theaters across town.

The full list of shows that will be featured include “Black Mirror,” “Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,” “The Diplomat,” “The Four Seasons,” “A Man on the Inside,” “Big Mouth,” “Adolescence,” “Squid Game,” “Running Point,” “Nobody Wants This” and “Simone Biles Rising,” as well a spotlight on Netflix documentaries like “Will & Harper” and “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer.”

Stars confirmed to appear at the Emmy FYC events include Kristen Bell, Simone Biles, Adam Brody,...