Let's be real—most comedies about mental health are either toothless or trauma porn. But The Long Long Night, the new series from Mark Duplass and Barret O'Brien, does something radical: It laughs in depression's face while still taking it seriously.
The Trailer Breakdown:
That opening line—“privilege sandwich with white rage mustard”—isn't just a killer insult. It's the thesis. This isn't Ted Lasso optimism or Fleabag nihilism. It's two childhood friends (played by real-life besties Duplass and O'Brien) fumbling through grief like drunk raccoons in a IKEA. And it's glorious.
Why This Works:
- Authenticity Over Aesthetic: No glossy therapy sessions here. Just flawed humans yelling, failing, and maybe helping (but probably not).
- Crowdfunded Guts: Funded via Seed & Spark, this isn't studio-sanitized—it's raw, DIY storytelling.
- Kinema's Big Bet: Dropping on the new streaming service Kinema, it's a gamble that could pay off if audiences crave something real.
The Duplass Touch
Mark Duplass has built a career on “awkward humanity” (Togetherness, The League), but this feels different. Co-creator O'Brien's directorial debut leans into cringe-comedy with heart—think The Rehearsal, but with fewer puppets and more existential dread.
The Big Question:
Can two messed-up people actually help each other? The trailer suggests… no. But the trying might be enough.
The Long Long Night hits Kinema April 28. Watch it—then call your oldest friend and apologize.
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