Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot

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  • TV-MA
  • 2018
  • 1 Season
  • 6.5  (94)

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is a riveting Japanese comedy series that narrates the intriguing journey of a simple, small-town boy, who dreams of becoming the biggest comedian in Japan, much to the chagrin and amusement of those around him. This Netflix Original Series, first premiered in 2018, is based on a series of autobiographical novels by Hachimitsu Isamu, a real-life comedian from Japan. Deeply rooted in true events and experiences, the series approaches the tumultuous world of comedy in a light-hearted and comical way, while also underpinning the relentless efforts that go into chasing true passion and dreams.

Set in the 1980s, the narrative follows Central Japan's dolt, Hideaki Onishi, nicknamed 'Jimmy,' who lives an ordinary and simple life. Jimmy

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is a series that ran for 1 seasons (9 episodes) between July 20, 2018 and on Netflix

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot
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Episode 9
9. Episode 9
July 20, 2018
Jimmy's art exhibit is ruined. After pouring his heart into it, he feels defeated. But he learns he's not the failure he thought he was.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
July 20, 2018
Jimmy's art fetches a surprising price and brings him a lot of work, forcing him to reconsider his priorities.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
July 20, 2018
Jimmy's manager has had enough and is ready to quit if she doesn't get fired first. But Jimmy has one special little fan.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
July 20, 2018
After a crisis of confidence, Jimmy is rushed to the hospital. The world starts to fall in love with him, but he's still relying heavily on Sanma.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
July 20, 2018
Before Jimmy can bask in the glory of his brand-new stage name, tragedy appears to strike. Sanma has a fateful meeting with a new colleague.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
July 20, 2018
A cunning fortuneteller takes advantage of Hideaki's simple nature, and there are serious consequences.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
July 20, 2018
Hideaki immediately regrets his capricious decision to quit and go to Tokyo. He begs Sanma to take him on as a disciple, to no avail.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
July 20, 2018
After floundering onstage, Hideaki is distraught when he sees Sanma arguing with his boss. He can't help but feel responsible.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
July 20, 2018
A young man named Hideaki Onishi joins the fabled comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo, but he's terrified and completely in over his head.
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Where to Watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot
Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    July 20, 2018
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (94)