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What Would Diplo Do?

  • TV Series
  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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James Van Der Beek in What Would Diplo Do? (2017)
James Van Der Beek plays Diplo in this Viceland series.
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Being an international superstar DJ and producer doesn't make you good at life. But ain't nobody got put on this earth 'cause they were perfect, right? So as long as we're still in the game,... Read allBeing an international superstar DJ and producer doesn't make you good at life. But ain't nobody got put on this earth 'cause they were perfect, right? So as long as we're still in the game, we got a chance to get it right.Being an international superstar DJ and producer doesn't make you good at life. But ain't nobody got put on this earth 'cause they were perfect, right? So as long as we're still in the game, we got a chance to get it right.

  • Stars
    • James Van Der Beek
    • Bobby Lee
    • Dora Madison
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    661
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • James Van Der Beek
      • Bobby Lee
      • Dora Madison
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    James Van Der Beek
    James Van Der Beek
    • Diplo
    • 2017
    Bobby Lee
    Bobby Lee
    • Brian
    • 2017
    Dora Madison
    Dora Madison
    • Karen
    • 2017
    Dillon Francis
    Dillon Francis
    • Jasper
    • 2017
    Michael Croner
    Michael Croner
    • Kröner
    • 2017
    Jamar Malachi Neighbors
    Jamar Malachi Neighbors
    • Jamar
    • 2017
    Renzo Romero
    • 2017
    Nick Colletti
    • 2017
    Brandon Wardell
    Brandon Wardell
    • Skrillex
    • 2017
    Leah Kilpatrick
    Leah Kilpatrick
    • 2017
    Joy Bryant
    Joy Bryant
    • Chandra
    • 2017
    Dave Rispoli
    Dave Rispoli
    • Earnest
    • 2017
    Ben Jenkin
    Ben Jenkin
      • 2017
      Lyduan Gonzalez
      Lyduan Gonzalez
      • 2017
      Linday Blaufarb
      • 2017
      Emjay Anthony
      Emjay Anthony
      • Jackson
      • 2017
      Emiliano Díez
      Emiliano Díez
      • 2017
      Courtney Friel
      Courtney Friel
      • Robyn
      • 2017
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      8korinez

      Unexpectedly funny

      This comedy series depicts life of Diplo, a star DJ. Diplo is a real person and he very well knows about this show since he is an executive producer of the series and he definitely takes part in writing the scenario. Somebody on the Internet called this show 'Spinal Tap' for the dance music world and I do believe that it is the best possible way to describe it. There is a movie, 'Spinal Tap' which is celebrated for the way it depicts a story of a fictional rock band. It mocks all the existing clichés related to a life of a rock band in a grotesque and elegant way. (Run and watch it if you haven't, it's golden.) This series does the same to the world of popular music, constantly referring to the stars that we all know or have at least heard of once like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift or Calvin Harris. Some of them are featured in the series, played by actors, obviously. The humour is definitely above-the-waist, the show is witty, the jokes sound neither vulgar nor cheesy. The dialogues felt like a holiday for my ears because after piling through first 10 minutes of dozens first episodes of dozens of comedy series I finally found something that sounds smart.

      Played by James van der Beek who showcased his comedy talent in 'Don't trust the B-- in Apartment 23', Diplo is nothing but a talented, naive child who wants to have everything delivered to him right this instant. What's precious is that he is absolutely impossible to be seriously mad at, like Peter Pan. His crew is constantly moaning about how unbearable Diplo is yet you can see that none of them would trade the chance to spend their days in such a fascinating way for anything else. Other actors did a pretty good job as well, none of their performances seemed cringy or hard to believe.

      For me, this series is a breath of fresh air. Will definitely recommend it to all of my friends.
      9aikitom

      Interesting

      Jury's out on this as I'm watching ep 2. Super original and weird. Looks nice, photo and cast wise. Funny at times . I like. Leaning towards 7 stars, But understand the very low reviews too. Reviewer mykle ykle writes " Severely dumb. Like a Disney sitcom for dumb adults" Biggest laugh I had all day . Well done.thanks.
      7francoyolanda

      A candid way to create entertainment

      I hope this is James Van Der Beek's major breakthrough! A clever critique about the music scene and the pop stars that end up surrounded by "lapdogs" that only ignite narcissistic personalities. A series about a current theme that doesn't (YET) resort to the use of obscene language and does not rely on the stereotypes associated with the music industry like showing naked women to illustrate their point of view to tell the story. I hope it doesn't get canceled or underrated like other equally good shows. A candid way to create entertainment. Highly Recommended!
      6SnoopyStyle

      a laugh every once in awhile

      Diplo (James Van Der Beek) is an international electronic DJ superstar. He is self-obsessed and an unaware diva. His assistant Karen has to cater to his every whim. Jasper is his idiot school friend and hanger on posse. Brian (Bobby Lee) is his manager. Kröner is his stat-obsessed tech. Jamar is his ball-busting best friend.

      Everybody is trying to do original material for the streaming world. This is probably Viceland dipping its toe in the water. It's low budget, high concept. Van Der Beek has done the deadpan realistic idiot character before. It's modeled after someone like Calvin Harris. Here's the deal. There isn't much in terms of writing. It is like a concept being produced for each episode and let the inmates run wild. There may be a laugh a show. This is somebody trying something and having fun with it. There are worst things in the world.
      10tylerpurrden-783-365614

      The only had thing about it

      Is that there's only one season!! Would love to see more behind the scenes stuff; would love to see Diplo actually talk about anything as far as references or did it just spring fully written from James Van DER Beek's cranium.

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      • Trivia
        James Van Der Beek (Diplo) and Michael Croner (Kröner) both appear in "Don't trust the b---- in apt 23"
      • Connections
        Featured in Conan: Conor McGregor/James Van Der Beek/Dan St. Germain (2017)

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      • Release date
        • August 3, 2017 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • ¿Qué haría Diplo?
      • Production companies
        • Matador Content
        • Viceland
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