''Middleditch and Schwartz'' is an American

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television series created by and starring Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz. The series of three hour-long performances was filmed at

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's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, and premiered on

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on April 21, 2020.

Premise

Each hour-long episode is based on a random audience suggestion and is entirely improvised by performers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz.

Episodes

Reception

The series was met with critical acclaim, receiving an approval rating of 100% on

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based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.8/10. The website's critic consensus calls it a "brilliant series of specials sure to spark all kinds of joy" and "a masterclass in improv comedy." On

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, the show has a score of 86 out of 100 based on four reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". Jesse David Fox, writing for ''

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'', commented that the series "could have significant ramifications on improv’s position in our culture" by opening the door for other comedians to practice improv professionally rather than in an amateur capacity.

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