Netflix's new 'outlaw comedy' show 'The Characters' looks like its funniest yet

Netflix is ramping up its comedy slate.

The company's new show "The Characters," available March 11, gives eight rising comedians full control of their own show. So a half-hour program with no rules or restrictions. What could go wrong?

Well, from the looks of this trailer, there are some weird and unusual things in store. Netflix, which labels "The Characters" "outlaw comedy" in a press release, could have a cult hit on its hands.

The comics are: Lauren Lapkus ("Orange Is the New Black"), Kate Berlant ("The Meltdown"), Dr. Brown ("Dr. Brown"), Paul W. Downs ("Broad City"), John Early ("Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp"), Tim Robinson ("Saturday Night Live"), Natasha Rothwell (an "SNL" writer) and Henry Zebrowski ("Heroes Reborn").

There will also be guest stars including Cecily Strong and Bobby Moynihan of "SNL," Abbi Jacobson of "Broad City," and model/actor Tyson Beckford.

 

Netflix dived into sketch comedy with its original show "W/ Bob & David," starring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, last year.

Watch the trailer for "The Characters" here: