FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS
Rising comedians Dan Perlman and Kevin Iso play fictionalized versions of themselves: neighborhood best friends and urban millennials hilariously climbing the ladder to nowhere in the irreverent new comedy series FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS. But even inside the losing, Dan and Kevin find there are little wins that come from tackling hipsters, mental health issues and the rising tide of gentrification.
For Your Consideration
Outstanding Comedy Series
Executive Producers: Kevin Iso, Dan Perlman, Nastaran Dibai, Richard Allen-Turner, Jon Thoday, Chloe Pisello, David Martin, Justin Tipping
Co-Executive Producer: Chris Case
Supervising Producer: Chuck Hayward
Producer: Moshe Bardach
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Directed by: Justin Tipping,
Nefertite Nguvu, Nastaran Dibai,
Brennan Shroff
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Written by: Kevin Iso, Dan Perlman, Kerry Coddett, Chuck Hayward, Chris Case, Anna Salinas, Nasraean Dibai
Outstanding Cinematography for a Comedy Series
Director of Photography: Cliff Charles
Outstanding Editing for a Comedy Series
Edited by: Matthew Booras,
Daniel Johnson, Jon Proctor
Outstanding Score
Outstanding Production Design
Production Designer: Katie Akana
Art Director: Naomi Munro
Set Decorator: Jessica Petruccelli
Outstanding Costume Design
Costume Designer: Tysha Ampadu
Outstanding Sound Mixing
Re-recording mixer: Tom Ryan
Outstanding Sound Editing
Supervising Sound Editor:
Lewis Goldstein
Outstanding Makeup
Make-Up Department Head:
Martha Melendez
Outstanding Hair Styling
Hair Department Head: Craig Carter
Episodes
S1 E1 | “leanin’”
Longtime friends Kevin and Dan struggle to thrive in their new surroundings in Flatbush, Brooklyn, but when Kevin accidentally spills a local drug dealer’s promethazine while on a routine food delivery, both their lives are thrown into unexpected upheaval. Series premiere.
S1 E2 | “vortex”
Zayna deals with a rumor she had sex with her teenage crush while Kevin deals with delivering on his first freelance painting job. Dan excitedly prepares to attend Jess’s birthday party. But their worlds collide when Drew’s demands impact all their lives.
S1 E3 | “the chicken or the egg”
When Kevin and Dan’s beloved jazz musician neighbor faces eviction, Kevin enlists Jasmine to organize a protest. Meanwhile, Dan anxiously dreads an after-school meeting with Jess to discuss a Child Services case, where he expects to be fired for his ties to Drew and Zayna.
S1 E4 | “retrograde”
Kevin, bummed from being stood up by Jasmine and ripped off by a local Brooklyn rapper, spends a ’shrooms-filled night out with his successful sister which leads to a series of revelations. Meanwhile, in an effort to make Dan bond with his stepdad Kareem, Dan’s mom drags him into competing in the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest.
S1 E5 | “dub”
Dan vies for a position as head coach of his school’s basketball team. Kevin has a surprising encounter with Drew that begins a shift in their dynamic. Zayna, suspended from the dance team for her fight with Dami, has to figure out how to deal with the consequences.
S1 E6 | “bad connection”
Dan and Kevin’s growing roommate tensions coincide with an ongoing fight between their new neighbors. But when Dan struggles to have much-needed Zoom therapy with his brutally honest therapist, she somehow manages to resolve everyone’s issues simultaneously.
S1 E7 | “lockdown “
When the school goes on lockdown due to a bomb threat from an expelled student, Dan moves to help Jess defuse the situation while Zayna learns a shocking secret about her family through Dami. Meanwhile, Kevin meets with a gallery owner, who gives his work an honest review.
S1 E8 | “lakay”
Zayna checks out rumors about her family and discovers that Drew’s responsible for her father being in jail, which leads to her going on the run. While Drew and Kevin look high and low for her, Dan and Jess’s emerging, secret relationship is tested and everyone’s worlds collide.
S1 E9 | “breaking”
After breaking protocol, Dan and Jess face consequences at their job. Meanwhile, Kevin discovers Dan lied to him about Zayna. The fracture between the two longtime friends drives Kevin to seek Drew’s friendship, all of which culminates in a tragic circumstance.
S1 E10 | “peace”
After a shocking tragedy as a result of Kevin hanging out with Drew, Dan and Kevin argue about the merits of their friendship. Meanwhile, Zayna, who’s secretly staying at Dami’s house to avoid Drew, faces a decision about her future. A final turn leaves all of their futures in question. Season finale.