New Netflix show compared to Black Mirror has viewers hooked as they gush 'it's 'nuts in the best possible way'
Tom Segura is known for his dry humour and on-the-nose comedy, but his brand-new Netflix series has taken things to new heights, according to fans.After much anticipation, Bad Thoughts finally landed on Netflix on May 13th, hitting the UK top 10 TV programmes in its debut week.The provocative anthology show takes the viewer on a flagrant and sardonic romp through Tom Segura's mind, in a series of slapstick sketches that offer a witty yet bleak perception of humanity.Segura himself stars in 5/6 episodes of the show, appearing respectively as a calamity-causing assassin, an apocalypse survivor and a country music star amongst other zany characters.The series is comprised of a bold collection of different, stand-alone stories, that are, on occasion, linked by underrunning jokes and 'to be continued' frames that lead into the next episode.Acting alongside Segura, the star-studded cast boasts The Sopranos' Robert Iler, Jurassic Park's Daniella Pineda, Boardwalk Empire's Shea Whigham and Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens. After much anticipation, Bad Thoughts finally landed on Netflix on May 13th, hitting the UK top 10 TV programmes in its debut week The provocative anthology show takes the viewer on a flagrant and sardonic romp through Tom Segura's mind, in a series of slapstick sketches that offer a witty yet bleak perception of humanity The series is comprised of a bold collection of different, stand-alone stories, that are, on occasion, linked by underrunning jokes and 'to be continued' frames that lead into the next episode Each character in Bad Thoughts acts upon their deepest impulses, with shocking, unfiltered repercussions.The show is characterised by salacious humour, toilet jokes and cartoonish bloody gore; it has been criticised by viewers for its 'gross and raunchy' content, but some praise it, saying 'Bad Thoughts is like a funny and better version of Black Mirror.'Read More Netflix fans clash over 'absolutely disgusting and twisted' comedy series compared to Little Britain Bad Thoughts explores dystopian versions of the future, much like the hugely successful Black Mirror; exploring themes such as futuristic technology and the apocalypse.Though its nature as a comedy series allows it to feel a little less heavy on the viewer, it is unafraid of crossing boundaries and pushing viewers' limits.While on tour, Segura promoted Bad Thoughts, hailing it his own personal take on Black Mirror.Segura is known for his regular appearances on the US' most-streamed podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience.The Joe Rogan Experience is raw and unscripted, making it a favourite of fans of long form interviews and in-depth conversation. Joe Rogan is also known for his endorsement of Donald Trump.Segura's controversial new show has sparked debate online and viewers took to X after watching the show, saying: Each character in Bad Thoughts acts upon their deepest impulses, with shocking, unfiltered repercussions Bad Thoughts explores dystopian versions of the future, much like the hugely successful Black Mirror; exploring themes such as futuristic technology and the apocalypse'@tomsegura on @netflix with Bad Thoughts is HILARIOUS and gross and raunchy and insane''Bad Thoughts on Netflix is nuts lol in the best possible way''Tom Segura's Bad Thoughts on Netflix may be the craziest thing I've ever seen.''This is the weirdest limited series I've ever seen, called Bad Thoughts on Netflix''That was some of the most depraved unfunny non-comedy that I have EVER seen. You ought to be ashamed Tom.''Turned it off after the first episode. How on earth can someone even be able to imagine situations like that? I am shooketh'Bad Thoughts is available to stream on Netflix.
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