No Activity (2017)
An absurdist comedy about cops, criminals, and tunnelers killing time during a massive drug cartel operation — where nothing much happens, brilliantly.
No Activity - Series Information
- Original Title: No Activity
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Patrick Brammall, Trent O'Donnell
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Animation, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (28 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: November 11, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), November 11, 2017 (Canada - 14+), November 11, 2017 (Germany - 12), November 11, 2017 (France - 18), November 11, 2017 (Australia - MA 15+), November 11, 2017 (Brazil - 14), November 11, 2017 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: CBS All Access, Paramount+
- Alternative Titles: No Activity (US) (US)
- Production Companies: Gary Sanchez Productions, Funny or Die, CBS Studios, Jungle Entertainment, Flight School Studio
- Production Countries: United States of America, Australia
No Activity - Plot
Set against the backdrop of a major drug cartel bust, the series follows two low-level cops who have spent far too much time in a car together, two criminals who are largely kept in the dark, two dispatch workers who haven't really clicked and two Mexican tunnelers who are in way too small a space considering they've only just met.
No Activity - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the comedic inertia in full swing:
Sh*t happens. Eventually.
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No Activity - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Patrick Brammall
- Trent O'Donnell
Main Cast
- Tim Meadows
- Patrick Brammall
- Sunita Mani
- Amy Sedaris
- Jason Mantzoukas
- Jesse Plemons
- Cristin Milioti
- Dylan McDermott
- George Basil
- Angus Sampson
Executive Producers
- Adam McKay
- Joe Farrell
- Trent O'Donnell
- Will Ferrell
- Jason Burrows
No Activity - FAQs
Is No Activity based on an Australian series?
Yes, the American version is an adaptation of an Australian series of the same name, which premiered on Stan in 2015. Co-creator Patrick Brammall starred in and helped develop the original, then brought the concept to the US with producer Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez Productions.
Why is No Activity worth watching for comedy fans?
No Activity thrives on the comedy of inaction — characters trapped in mundane situations while chaos swirls around them. The ensemble cast, including Amy Sedaris, Jason Mantzoukas, and Jesse Plemons, delivers sharp, improvisational energy. It's a clever, low-key gem that rewards patient viewers with genuinely funny character-driven humor.
Why did No Activity switch to animation in later seasons?
Season 3 transitioned to an animated format, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic making live-action production impractical. The animated style allowed the show to retain its full cast and comedic voice while working around restrictions. Season 4 continued in animation before the series was ultimately cancelled.
Where can you watch No Activity?
No Activity is available to purchase on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. The series originally aired on CBS All Access, later rebranded as Paramount+. Check your preferred digital storefront for episode and season pricing in your region.
Who are the main cast members of No Activity?
The ensemble includes Tim Meadows and Patrick Brammall as the mismatched cop duo, Sunita Mani and Amy Sedaris as dispatch workers, Jason Mantzoukas and Jesse Plemons as criminals, and Cristin Milioti, Dylan McDermott, George Basil, and Angus Sampson rounding out the core cast across the series.
Who created and produced No Activity?
No Activity was created by Patrick Brammall and Trent O'Donnell. The series was executive produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay through Gary Sanchez Productions, alongside Joe Farrell and Jason Burrows. The involvement of Ferrell and McKay helped attract a remarkable roster of comedic talent.
How many seasons and episodes does No Activity have?
No Activity ran for four seasons with a total of 32 episodes — each season delivering exactly 8 episodes. The series aired from 2017 to 2021 on CBS All Access and Paramount+ before being cancelled, giving it a compact but complete run across its live-action and animated chapters.
What shows are similar to No Activity?
If No Activity's deadpan humor appeals to you, try Ultra City Smiths for offbeat animated crime comedy, or Whiskey Cavalier for buddy-cop laughs. Ugly Americans and Paradise PD offer similarly absurdist animated sensibilities, while The Outlaws delivers that same slow-burn comedic tension between mismatched characters thrown together by circumstance.
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