Crashing

"Crashing" is the title of two television comedy series: a 2016 British series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a 2017 American series created by Pete Holmes.

"Crashing" is the title of two television comedy series: a 2016 British series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a 2017 American series created by Pete Holmes. The British series follows six young property guardians living in a disused hospital in London, while the American series follows a comedian rebuilding his life after his wife leaves him. Both series are comedy-focused but are separate productions from different countries.

British series

The British "Crashing" is a six-episode sitcom about six twenty-somethings living as property guardians in a disused hospital in London. It was created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and first broadcast on Channel 4 on 11 January 2016.

American series

The American "Crashing" is a semi-autobiographical HBO comedy series created by Pete Holmes and executive produced by Judd Apatow. It premiered on 19 February 2017 and ran for three seasons until 2019. The series follows a fictional version of Holmes, a stand-up comic whose life changes after his wife leaves him.

Premise and tone

Both series use comedy to explore personal relationships, housing, and identity. The British series centres on communal living in London, while the American series is set in the New York stand-up comedy scene.

Production and reception

The British series had one season, while the American series ran for three seasons. The American version was associated with Judd Apatow as an executive producer and director.