TV series
The Basics
2021–, English. Created by Liz Demmon & Rachel Horwitz & Mahayla Laurence.
The Basics is a webseries about a group of twenty-somethings who shake up the world of NYC indie comedy and challenge the notion that they don't belong there. Don't underestimate the basic girl you know, she just might surprise you.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Finale
Aired 22 January 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Liz DemmonCreator
- Rachel HorwitzCreator
- Mahayla LaurenceCreator
- Chloe TroastCreator
- Jamie Linn WatsonCreator
- Liz DemmonKendyll Lyndsay · 6 ep
- Chloe TroastTiggy · 6 ep
- Rachel HorwitzBecka · 6 ep
- Mahayla LaurenceMaegaen · 6 ep
- Jamie Linn WatsonMJ · 6 ep
- John HigginsManager John · 3 ep
- Brady LeesRyan · 2 ep
- Lisha PayneBeverly · 2 ep
- Jesse Lynn HartPartygoer 2 · 1 ep
- Julia LennonPartygoer 1 · 1 ep
- Emily WilsonAllison · 1 ep
- Tim MyerFart Simpson 2 · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 January 2021
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Basics: quick answers
Is The Basics worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Basics are there?
The Basics has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is The Basics finished?
The Basics is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The Basics on?
The Basics isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
The Basics parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Basics?
If you liked The Basics, try A Black Lady Sketch Show, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, Key & Peele.
Who created The Basics?
The Basics was created by Liz Demmon and Rachel Horwitz and Mahayla Laurence and Chloe Troast and Jamie Linn Watson and stars Liz Demmon, Chloe Troast, Rachel Horwitz.