How to Watch The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling on HBO Max

March 14, 2023

The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling on HBO Max is docuseries about the life of the iconic stand-up comedian and sitcom star. Filmmaker Judd Apatow paints a heartfelt picture of his mentor’s legacy through interviews with friends and colleagues, footage of shows, home audio and videos, and, more importantly, insights from Shandling’s personal journals written over decades.

Where to Watch The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling

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How Many Episodes Are in The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling?

There are two episodes in The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling. The runtime of the episodes averages 113-144 minutes. You can check the complete list of The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling episodes and their release dates below.

“Part 1”: March 26, 2018
“Part 2”: March 27, 2018

What Are the Critics Saying About The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling?

The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling has no official critics rating but an average audience score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The series also has a user score of 8.4/10 on IMDB.

IndieWire’s Steve Greene writes, “As a tribute, a eulogy, and an appreciation, The Zen Diaries is a even-handed look at someone who sought to bring meaningful change into other people’s lives as he searched for that same sense of fulfillment himself.”

Verne Gay from Newsday says, “Diaries is for Shandling fans, certainly, but it’s especially for any kid who might want to become a comic, or write for TV or get into this industry.”

Is The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling Suitable for Kids?

The Zen Diaries of Gerry Shandling is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.

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