Series synopsis
High Maintenance is an American comedy television series that premiered on HBO on September 16, 2016. It ended on April 3, 2020. It was created by Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair. It stars Ben Sinclair, Kathryn Boswell, Jack Ferver and Jason Sol.
Jump into the daily routines of a diverse group of New Yorkers and how they light things up. “The Guy” is a nameless pot deliveryman whose client base includes an eccentric group of characters with neuroses as diverse as the city.
Premise
Jump into the daily routines of a diverse group of New Yorkers and how they light things up. “The Guy” is a nameless pot deliveryman whose client base includes an eccentric group of characters with neuroses as diverse as the city.
Premise: Stay green.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ben Sinclair as The Guy
- Kathryn Boswell as Autumn
- Jack Ferver as Jason
- Jason Sol as Delivery Guy
- Cavan Rogers as Meth Head
- Bob the Drag Queen as Darnell
- Neimah Djourabchi as Jasper
- Andy Taylor as Jerry
Supporting cast
- Julia Weldon as Christian russo
- May Hong as Sara
- Bobby Moreno as Neil
- Jacqueline Antaramian as Shiloh
- Vanessa Aspillaga as April
- Ken Leung as Gene
- Gabriel Gurevich as Eli
- Liliane Klein as Waitress
- Milla Sofia Press as Hunter
- Ashley Austin Morris as Carrie
- Michael Braun as Bradley
- Aizzah Fatima as Kunza
Guest cast
- Jack Ferver as Jason
- Jason Sol as Delivery Guy
- Cavan Rogers as Meth Head
- Bob the Drag Queen as Darnell
- Neimah Djourabchi as Jasper
- Andy Taylor as Jerry
- Julia Weldon as Christian russo
- May Hong as Sara
- Bobby Moreno as Neil
- Jacqueline Antaramian as Shiloh
- Vanessa Aspillaga as April
- Ken Leung as Gene
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 16, 2016 | October 21, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 19, 2018 | March 23, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 9 | January 20, 2019 | March 17, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 9 | February 7, 2020 | April 3, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 0 | November 11, 2014 | November 11, 2014 |
| Season 6 | 0 | February 5, 2015 | February 5, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meth(od) The Guy makes an uncomfortable delivery to a macho client and his taciturn friend. Best friends Max and Lainey’s co-dependent relationship begins to wane after Max accidentally stumbles upon a new group of friends. In order to stay part of this group, Max must maintain a charade, while keeping Lainey’s suspicions at bay. |
September 16, 2016 |
| 2 |
Museebat Eesha, a young girl living with her aunt and uncle in Brooklyn, struggles to be a “normal college student,” despite her family’s religious values. The Guy delivers to Leo and Gigi, a jaded couple throwing an intimate gathering for Leo’s birthday – an event marked by accusations, recriminations and a troubling revelation. |
September 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
Grandpa When Chase and his sensitive yet fun-loving dog Gatsby move from the suburban Midwest to Queens, culture shock takes its toll – until they cross paths with Beth, a whimsical dog walker. |
September 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Globo The Guy has a busier-than-usual day as New Yorkers react to world-changing news. The morning after a hookup, carefree hotel guests spend an indulgent day, unaware of what’s going on outside their door. With the world around him in disarray, a client’s roommate struggles to maintain his commitment to losing weight. |
January 19, 2018 |
| 2 |
Fagin A couple visiting their daughter in Bushwick embraces the urban surroundings while dealing with a less-than-ideal rental that comes with an unwelcome roommate. The Guy delivers to Brenna and Molly’s all-female, politically-minded meetup, where things get dramatic fast. |
January 26, 2018 |
| 3 |
Namaste An industrious Brooklyn realtor endeavors to hustle her way to a new home. After winning an affordable-housing lottery, Candace and John face culture shock and notice a class divide when they move into their new apartment. The Guy considers his living situation. |
February 2, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
M.A.S.H. While spending some time in his RV and away from the city, The Guy gets some upsetting news but makes an intriguing new connection. Cori, meanwhile, is trying to adjust to a new reality without her friend. |
January 20, 2019 |
| 2 |
Craig After his bike is stolen, regular customer Marty consults The Guy, whose suggestion sends Marty down a surprising path. Bored with her mundane life, Darby finds various ways to unnerve and bewilder strangers. |
January 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
Blondie Young Raymond tries his best to be useful on a day off from school. Barbie, a longtime New Yorker, must find a new place to live and becomes roommates with The Guy's nudist client, Arthur. |
February 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cycles The Guy finds a lost canine. A reporter pitches a story about her parents' marriage and inadvertently strains her own relationship when her boyfriend visits for their anniversary weekend. A singing telegram in a bad mood looks for some relief. |
February 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Trick The Guy delivers to Matthew, a man looking for a connection who hires a new-to-the-business escort for the night. After bonding on set with a familiar face, intimacy coordinator Kym learns a surprising fact about her new love interest. |
February 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
Voir Dire When The Guy and his eclectic jury duty group head to a karaoke bar to mark the end of their civic service, Keesha and Roman, the youngest members of the crew, run into trouble. While exploring a side hustle with her friend Violet, Freddie encounters someone from her past. |
February 21, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ruth The Guy sets up Ellen with Victor. |
November 11, 2014 |
| 2 | Geiger | November 11, 2014 |
| 3 | Genghis | November 11, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sufjan Reagan and Ezra get priced out of Williamsburg and head to a more affordable neighborhood where they learn you can't have it all when it comes to NY real estate. |
February 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Esme A hapless weed delivery girl named Orly fumbles her way through various misguided pursuits, stealing some of The Guy's customers along the way. |
February 5, 2015 |
| 3 |
Sabrina Six long-time friends escape the city and head upstate for a weekend where they spend more time worrying about their careers than enjoying themselves. |
February 5, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 16, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 3, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 23:00:00 |