10 Shows and Movies Like Brockmire (2017)

Description: Shares 'Brockmire's' improvisational style and cringe comedy about social missteps. Both feature protagonists who are their own worst enemies, unable to escape their toxic personalities.

Fact: Larry David improvises all his dialogue. The 'Seinfeld' reunion episodes were shot as actual episodes. Many plotlines come from David's real-life experiences.

Description: While more glamorous than 'Brockmire', both shows explore fame, masculinity, and the entertainment industry through a comedic lens. They share a focus on male relationships and self-destructive behavior.

Fact: Based loosely on Mark Wahlberg's early career. Jeremy Piven's Ari Gold became an iconic character. The movie sequel was a critical and commercial flop.

Description: Like 'Brockmire', this show features deeply flawed characters who never learn from their mistakes. Both use dark humor to explore addiction, ego, and personal failure.

Fact: The longest-running live-action comedy in US TV history. Charlie Day writes many episodes while sleep-deprived. Danny DeVito joined in season 2, saving the show from cancellation.

Description: Like 'Brockmire', 'Eastbound & Down' features a washed-up protagonist trying to reclaim past glory, blending dark humor with sports themes. Both shows explore redemption and self-destruction in a comedic yet poignant manner.

Fact: Danny McBride, the star, also co-created the show. The series was inspired by McBride's own experiences in minor league baseball. Will Ferrell was an executive producer.

Description: Shares 'Brockmire's' raunchy humor and sports-centric setting, though focused on fantasy football. Both shows use sports as a backdrop for character-driven comedy and personal failures.

Fact: Many scenes were improvised. NFL players frequently made cameos. The show ran for 7 seasons despite low ratings.

Description: Shares 'Brockmire's' fast-paced, reference-heavy dialogue and self-destructive lead character. Both shows balance outrageous humor with moments of surprising emotional depth.

Fact: Originally conceived as 'James Bond meets 'Arrested Development''. The animation style is called 'hyper-stylized retro'. H. Jon Benjamin voices both Archer and Bob from 'Bob's Burgers'.

Description: While political rather than sports-focused, 'Veep' mirrors 'Brockmire's' rapid-fire dialogue and portrayal of a narcissistic protagonist surrounded by dysfunction. Both satirize American institutions with sharp wit.

Fact: Julia Louis-Dreyfus won 6 consecutive Emmys for her role. The show's writers included former political staffers. HBO initially rejected the UK version's creator for being 'too British'.

Description: Like 'Brockmire', this show features a talented but flawed protagonist navigating a cutthroat industry. Both blend cringe comedy with insightful commentary about their respective worlds (tech/baseball).

Fact: Many tech entrepreneurs praised its accuracy. The 'Hooli' logo contains hidden jokes. T.J. Miller was fired after season 4 due to personal issues.

Description: Like 'Brockmire', this show examines the sports world through a comedic-dramatic lens, focusing on flawed characters navigating professional and personal challenges.

Fact: Dwayne Johnson's first regular TV role since 'WWE Raw'. Many scenes were shot at real NFL events. The show's budget was slashed in later seasons.

Description: While darker than 'Brockmire', both shows feature protagonists trying to escape their pasts through performance (acting/baseball announcing). They blend comedy with existential themes about identity.

Fact: Bill Hader co-created and directs many episodes. The famous 'ronny/lily' episode was mostly improvised. Henry Winkler won his first Emmy for the role.