Mockumentary formats have become popular, and even sketch comedy uses the concept. The History of Punk is some of the series that has got quite the recognition from being mockumentaries, and adding to the list is Documentary Now! The satirical comedy takes a more anthological approach and spoofs nonfiction documentaries into comedic mockumentaries.
Each episode tells a different story, and we have slated the fourth season, which initially premiered on AMC for a May 2023 release on Netflix. Here is everything we know about the upcoming season.
Documentary Now! Season 4 Release Date: When Will it Premiere?
The fourth season of the Documentary Now! series will come to Netflix on May 2023, and you do not want to miss out on the series debut. The fourth series premiered on IFC and AMC in 2022, and so did the other seasons. We are unsure whether the show will be available for all the free plan users, but get a subscription just in case.
Documentary Now! Season 4 Plot: What can it be About?
Hellen Mirren hosts the show, and the series takes a humorous take on documentary films by parodying each Documentary’s style. The parody is more similar to the original but takes a more fictitious subject than the original. It presents a long-running news magazine for documentaries, and Mirren appears at the beginning of each episode, introducing what the audience is about to binge on.
Documentary Now! Season 4 Cast: Who will Make a Comeback?
The Documentary Now has several casts, but some of the main ones constant throughout the seasons are Hellen Mirren, Fred Armisen, and Bill Hader. Mirren is a known actress with exceptional performance skills and has even received the Triple Crown of Acting. The actress has a lot of accolades under her wing, which explains her exceptional performance in Documentary Now! Series.
Armisden stars in the series and has also co-created it alongside Bull Harder and Seth Meyers. Harder is famously known for being the protagonist in Barry, the HBO thriller series. He has been featured in several series, including Toy Story, Power Rangers, and Inside Out, among many others.
Season 1 Review
The show has an 8.2/10 on IMDB, indicating that the series is worth all your time and money. The show also has a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 4/5 on Common Sense Media, and 5/5 on the A.V Club. The show also got nominated for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in the Emmy Awards, and if you were looking for a sign to binge on the show, then this is it.
Documentary Now! Season 4 Trailer: Watch it On YouTube
Fortunately, the fourth season’s trailer is available; if you have not watched it, you can do so on YouTube. The series trailer starts with an introduction from Hellen Mirren, where she explains that the show has been around for a while and is the infinitive collection of some nonfiction stories. She further explains that the series’ sole purpose is not only for entertainment but to encourage viewers to contemplate their existence.
The trailer then progresses to different scenarios: people singing, world-famous scriptwriters telling their stories, movie scenes being shot, and men fighting in competitive games. You can also watch the other seasons of the show on Prime Video.
