A popular dark comedy series featuring stars of Backrooms and Other Mommy is now streaming for free. The six-episode series explores friendship and life after tragedy. New episodes will arrive over the next two weeks, letting viewers follow the story as the season unfolds.
The Long Long Night stars Mark Duplass and Barrett O’Brien. It follows two longtime friends as they struggle to find purpose six months after a tragedy. Their efforts to move forward shape the story, blending dark humor with themes of grief and personal struggle.
The series previously screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, and the ATX Television Festival in Austin. It also had distribution arrangements with Seed&Spark and Kinema before this latest release.
How to watch The Long Long Night for free
According to Deadline, the Duplass Brothers are making the series available for free on Spotify. The episodes are arriving in stages. The first two episodes are available immediately, with two more arriving each week over the next two weeks.
The latest Spotify release gives the independent production another chance to reach an audience beyond the festival circuit. It also lets viewers explore the Duplass Brothers’ approach to storytelling, which often focuses on personal relationships and complicated human experiences.
The project comes from Duplass Brothers Productions, the company founded by filmmakers Mark and Jay Duplass. O’Brien wrote and directed The Long Long Night. The executive producers include the Duplass Brothers, Mel Eslyn, O’Brien, and Rory O’Neill Schmitt. Shuli Harel served as co-executive producer, while Lionel Cohen composed the series’ music.
Rather than relying on a conventional comedy setup, The Long Long Night follows two people trying to make sense of their lives after a tragedy. Its dark comedic tone provides a different perspective on the challenges they face.
Viewers looking for an independent series that blends humor with emotional drama can stream The Long Long Night for free on Spotify.
Originally reported onComingSoon.