If you loved the surreal and darkly comedic world of 'Entertainment' (2015), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same offbeat humor, existential themes, and unconventional storytelling. Whether you're a fan of absurdist comedy or just looking for something uniquely entertaining, these picks will keep you hooked.

The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
Description: A satirical look behind the scenes of a fictional late-night talk show, blending sharp wit with cringe comedy and workplace dynamics.
Fact: The show was one of the first to use a single-camera setup without a laugh track, influencing many future comedies.


Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Description: An improvised comedy that thrives on awkward social interactions and the protagonist's relentless pettiness, creating cringe-worthy yet hilarious scenarios.
Fact: The show famously has no script—just an outline—allowing actors to improvise most of the dialogue.


Arrested Development (2003)
Description: A densely layered sitcom with rapid-fire jokes, callbacks, and a dysfunctional family at its core, blending satire with absurdity.
Fact: The show was one of the first to use a 'blooper reel' style for its end credits, featuring outtakes and additional jokes.


The Office (2005)
Description: A mockumentary-style comedy about the mundane yet absurd lives of office employees, blending deadpan humor with heartfelt moments.
Fact: The show's iconic theme song is a remix of a little-known track by the British band The Scrantones.


The Comeback (2005)
Description: A mockumentary-style comedy about a faded TV star desperate for relevance, blending cringe humor with sharp commentary on fame.
Fact: The show was initially canceled after one season but was revived nearly a decade later due to cult popularity.


30 Rock (2006)
Description: A fast-paced, meta-comedy about the chaotic production of a live sketch show, filled with absurd humor and eccentric characters.
Fact: Many of the show's storylines were inspired by Tina Fey's real-life experiences as head writer at 'Saturday Night Live'.


Party Down (2009)
Description: A workplace comedy about struggling Hollywood cater-waiters, filled with dry humor and the existential dread of unrealized dreams.
Fact: The show was co-created by Paul Rudd, who also made occasional guest appearances.


Episodes (2011)
Description: A meta-comedy about the disastrous adaptation of a British TV show in Hollywood, filled with industry satire and self-aware humor.
Fact: Matt LeBlanc plays a fictionalized, exaggerated version of himself, earning him a Golden Globe for the role.


Veep (2012)
Description: A biting political satire filled with rapid insults, chaotic incompetence, and the absurdity of bureaucratic power struggles.
Fact: Julia Louis-Dreyfus won six consecutive Emmy Awards for her role as Selina Meyer, a record for any performer in a single role.


Silicon Valley (2014)
Description: A sharp satire of tech startup culture, blending nerdy humor with the absurdities of corporate greed and Silicon Valley eccentricities.
Fact: Many of the show's tech concepts were vetted by real engineers to ensure they were plausible, if exaggerated.
