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HBO Series 'How To With John Wilson' Praised for Finding Universality in the Quirky and Everyday

  • The third season finale aired recently for the docu-comedy show 'How To With John Wilson' on HBO.
  • Each episode examines a problem of modern New York life, exploring related themes of class, privatization, vulnerability, and public spaces.
  • Wilson combines a deadpan narration with footage of mundane and eccentric city sights to create a parody of instructional videos.
  • The show has been compared to works of Nathan Fielder, Sacha Baron Cohen, and old-school documentary filmmakers for its unique approach.
  • Reviewers have praised 'How To' for finding the universal human experience within the odd and the ordinary.
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