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Detroiters

Detroiters is an American sitcom created by Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, and Joe Kelly.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Detroiters is an American sitcom created by Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, and Joe Kelly. Set and filmed in Detroit, the series follows two local ad men who make low-budget commercials and try to build their business while staying loyal to their city and each other. The show aired on Comedy Central for two seasons from 2017 to 2018.

Premise

The series follows two friends working at a small Detroit advertising agency as they try to build a successful business with limited money, connections, and talent. Much of the comedy comes from their ambitious but usually flawed attempts to make commercials.

Production and broadcast

Detroiters was created by Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, and Joe Kelly. It premiered on Comedy Central on February 7, 2017, ran for two seasons, and was later cancelled by the network on December 11, 2018. The series was executive produced by Lorne Michaels and Jason Sudeikis.

Cast and characters

Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson play the main characters, Sam Duvet and Tim Cramblin. The series also includes supporting roles such as their coworkers and clients, with the show built around the chemistry between its two leads.

Reception and later availability

The series developed a strong cult following after its original run. It later became available on streaming services, which introduced it to a wider audience.

Key facts

  • The series centers on Sam and Tim, two Detroit advertising employees making low-budget commercials.
  • It was filmed on location in Detroit and features the city prominently in its setting and humour.
  • Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson star as fictionalized versions of ad men Sam Duvet and Tim Cramblin.
  • The show premiered on Comedy Central on February 7, 2017.
  • Comedy Central cancelled the series on December 11, 2018 after two seasons.

Frequently asked questions

What is Detroiters about?
It is about two friends in Detroit who work in advertising and make low-budget commercials while trying to grow their business.
Who created Detroiters?
It was created by Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin, and Joe Kelly.
How many seasons does Detroiters have?
It ran for two seasons.
When did Detroiters premiere?
It premiered on Comedy Central on February 7, 2017.
Was Detroiters filmed in Detroit?
Yes. The series was filmed on location in Detroit, Michigan.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroiters
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  2. Paramount+https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/detroiters/
    Supports: Premise, starring cast, creators/executive producers, seasons
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4779762/
    Supports: Series premise and format
  4. Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/80165019
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