Bupkis
Pete Davidson Calls It Quits on ‘Bupkis’ Season 2
Pete Davidson has called it quits on Bupkis. The Saturday Night Live alum has walked away from the planned second season of his semi-autobiographical Peacock comedy. “I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family. After nearly a decade of my personal life […]
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How Multiple Shows This Season Offered Insight Into the Isolation and Insulation of Fame
Early in the final season of The Other Two, Cary Dubek (Drew Tarver) shows up at the distant and dingy offices of a Brooklyn-based burrito review website ready to do some press for his straight-to-VOD indie movie — only to discover what he’s actually been sent to is a mental health facility. “You are here […]
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The 10 Best TV Episodes of 2023
A stylish Hitchcock homage, a tender exploration of autism and a hilariously horny holiday special were among favorites of THR's TV critics.
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Pete Davidson’s ‘Bupkis’ Renewed for Season 2 at Peacock
Peacock is headed back to Staten Island. The NBCUniversal streamer has ordered a second season of Bupkis, its comedy series co-created by and starring former Saturday Night Live regular Pete Davidson. The renewal for the semi-autobiographical show from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video comes about seven weeks after it debuted. “Pete Davidson is […]
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‘Bupkis’ Review: Pete Davidson Plays Himself in an Uneven But Endearing Peacock Series
Davidson stars as a fictionalized version of himself in a semi-autobiographical dramedy co-starring Edie Falco and Joe Pesci.
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Pete Davidson‘s ’Bupkis’ Adds Charlie Day, Kenan Thompson, Ray Romano
Pete Davidson’s Peacock comedy Bupkis is bringing in several big names as guest stars. Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Davidson’s former Saturday Night Live co-star Kenan Thompson, Simon Rex, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano will make appearances on the series. In addition to Davidson, who also writes and executive produces, the regular cast will feature […]
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Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon Among Those Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
Pete Davidson is leaving Studio 8H. The comedian is poised to sign off for good from NBC’s Saturday Night Live, where he has been a staple for the past eight seasons after joining the Lorne Michaels sketch comedy as one of its youngest-ever castmembers. Castmembers Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney are also expected […]
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Edie Falco to Star Opposite Pete Davidson in Peacock’s ‘Bupkis’
Edie Falco is going back to comedy. The Emmy-winning Nurse Jackie alum has been tapped to star opposite Pete Davidson in the Peacock comedy series Bupkis. The half-hour, live-action comedy was picked up straight to series following a bidding war in April and is described as a heightened, fictionalized version of Davidson’s real life. The […]
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Pete Davidson Comedy Lands at Peacock With Straight-to-Series Order
‘Bupkis,’ from exec producer Lorne Michaels, will see the ‘SNL’ favorite play a fictionalized version of himself.
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