Portlandia (2011)
The sketch comedy that put Portland's peculiarities on full display — and made the whole country laugh at itself.
Portlandia - Series Information
- Original Title: Portlandia
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: 22 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 8
- Number of Episodes: 77
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 21, 2011 (United States - TV-14), January 21, 2011 (Canada - 14+), January 21, 2011 (Australia - M), January 21, 2011 (Brazil - 12), January 21, 2011 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: IFC
- Production Companies: Broadway Video
- Production Countries: United States of America
Portlandia - Plot
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Portlandia - Trailer
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Portlandia - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jonathan Krisel
- Fred Armisen
- Carrie Brownstein
Main Cast
- Fred Armisen
- Carrie Brownstein
- Kyle MacLachlan
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Chris Ihlenfeldt
- Ted Douglass
- Chloë Sevigny
- Jeff Goldblum
- Jana Lee Hamblin
- Steve Buscemi
Writers
- Carrie Brownstein
- Fred Armisen
- Jonathan Krisel
- Karey Dornetto
- Allison Silverman
Portlandia - FAQs
Where can you stream Portlandia online?
Portlandia is available to stream on Netflix and Philo, as well as Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Portlandia actually filmed in Portland, Oregon?
Yes, Portlandia was genuinely filmed on location in Portland, Oregon, which gives the show its distinctive visual authenticity. Real Portland neighborhoods, businesses, and landmarks appear throughout the series, reinforcing its satirical portrait of the city's culture and its famously quirky residents.
Who are the main cast members of Portlandia?
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein lead the series, each playing dozens of recurring characters. Kyle MacLachlan appears regularly as Portland's eccentric mayor. Notable guest performers include Kumail Nanjiani, Chloë Sevigny, Jeff Goldblum, Steve Buscemi, and Natasha Lyonne, among many others.
How many seasons does Portlandia have?
Portlandia ran for 8 seasons, comprising 77 episodes in total. The series premiered on IFC on January 21, 2011, and concluded in 2018. Season lengths ranged from 6 to 11 episodes, with most seasons containing 10 episodes.
What is Portlandia about?
Portlandia is a satirical sketch comedy series that lampoons the progressive, hipster culture of Portland, Oregon. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein portray a wide array of eccentric characters — from obsessive foodies to earnest activists — skewering the quirks and contradictions of contemporary liberal urban life.
Is Portlandia cancelled or did it end naturally?
Portlandia ended intentionally after its eighth season in 2018. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein announced in advance that Season 8 would be the final one, allowing the show to conclude on its own terms rather than being cancelled by the network.
Did Portlandia win any awards during its run?
Portlandia earned multiple Emmy Award nominations throughout its run, including Outstanding Writing for a Variety Sketch Series. The show was widely praised by critics for its sharp satirical wit and the versatile performances of Armisen and Brownstein, earning a devoted cult following.
Who created and wrote Portlandia?
Portlandia was created by Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, and Carrie Brownstein. The writing team included Carrie Brownstein, Fred Armisen, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Allison Silverman, and Bill Oakley, contributing to the show's consistently inventive and satirically sharp comedic voice.
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