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History of the World: Part II

History of the World: Part II

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History of the World: Part II

"Hysterically accurate."

5.7

Yr 2023

Status Ended

Comedy

Series Brief

Overview

Explore different periods of human history through a variety of sketches.

Why fans love it

History of the World: Part II functions as a sprawling, slapstick extension of the 1981 film. By reimagining major eras with a modern comedic lens, the show builds a bridge between eras using rapid-fire absurdity rather than narrative consistency. It is a dense collection of brief, high-energy sequences that aim for quick laughs through historical absurdity.

Mel Brooks returns to shepherd this sequel, which keeps the frantic pace of traditional sketch comedy. Unlike serialized dramas that demand careful attention to plot, this production thrives on jarring tonal shifts and a revolving door of performers. It trades historical accuracy for a format that allows for creative, often surreal, reinterpretations of past events.

Featured Players

Cast 75

Wendi McLendon-Covey

as Mrs. Federov

1 episode

1 episode

as Richard Nixon

2 episodes

Wanda Sykes

as Various Characters

8 episodes

Pamela Adlon

as Fanny Mudman

3 episodes

Danny DeVito

as Czar Nicholas

1 episode

Josh Gad

as Shakespeare

1 episode

Kumail Nanjiani

1 episode

Ana Ortiz

as Alexandra Romanov

1 episode

as Robert Todd Lincoln

4 episodes

Will Sasso

as Fred

1 episode

Ronny Chieng

as Kublai Khan

3 episodes

as Roman Soldier

1 episode

Kym Whitley

as Florynce Kennedy

4 episodes

Guy Branum

as Serf Board Vendor

2 episodes

as Private Mingoes

3 episodes

Seth Rogen

as Noah

1 episode

Gil Ozeri

as Zakher

2 episodes

Casey Wilson

as Mother Mary

2 episodes

Nick Kroll

as Various Characters

8 episodes

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as Various Characters

8 episodes

Mel Brooks

as Narrator (voice)

8 episodes

Dove Cameron

as Anastasia Romanov

3 episodes

Johnny Knoxville

as Rasputin

3 episodes

Preston Lacy

as Jackrasp Russian

2 episodes

as Josh

3 episodes

Pam Oliver

as Pam Oliver

1 episode

as Jackrasp Russian

2 episodes

Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña

as Jackrasp Russian

3 episodes

Sarayu Blue

as Publisher

1 episode

Chad Carter

1 episode

as Publisher

1 episode

1 episode

Santi Garcia

1 episode

Lisa Gilroy

as Romanov Daughter / Eva Braun

1 episode

Will Hines

1 episode

Dotan Leyv

as Property Brother Karamazov

1 episode

1 episode

Ayden Mayeri

as Cavewoman

1 episode

Natalie Morales

as Cavewoman

1 episode

Aidan Ryder

as Property Brother Karamazov

1 episode

Paul Scheer

as Bot Seed Vendor

1 episode

as Joseph Goebbels

1 episode

Chris Silzer

1 episode

Colton Dunn

as Conrad Chisholm

4 episodes

Jay Ellis

as Jesus

4 episodes

Marla Gibbs

as Ruby Seale

3 episodes

Anna Maria Horsford

as Mother Mary

1 episode

Jake Johnson

as Marco Polo

1 episode

Richard Kind

as Peter

3 episodes

JB Smoove

as Luke

4 episodes

1 episode

as Private Martinez

1 episode

as Private Cooper

1 episode

Jon Daly

as Glenn

2 episodes

Katherine LaVeaux

4 episodes

Scott MacArthur

as Fleetus

2 episodes

Jen Sung

1 episode

Tim Baltz

as Lieutenant Henry Honeybeard

3 episodes

Jack Black

as Joseph Stalin

2 episodes

Rob Corddry

as Vladimir Lenin

2 episodes

Drew Tarver

as Adolf Hitler

2 episodes

as Thomas Watson

1 episode

Tyler James Williams

as Private Mason Dixon

3 episodes

as Natalia

3 episodes

Josh Meyers

as General Philip Sheridan

2 episodes

Zazie Beetz

as Mary Magdalene

3 episodes

as Martha Magdalene

2 episodes

Brock O'Hurn

as Mel Brooks body double

2 episodes

as Studio Audience Member

5 episodes

Malcolm Barrett

as Captain Hanks

2 episodes

Seth Morris

as Shakespeare Writer

3 episodes

as Union Soldier

2 episodes

Josh Fadem

as Money Lender

2 episodes

Owen Burke

as Boris

4 episodes

Production Board

Crew

Editor

Daniel Missirlian George Mandl Angel Gamboa Bryant

Writer

Guy Branum Emmy Blotnick Lance Crouther Adam Countee Jennifer Kim Mel Brooks Janelle James Ike Barinholtz Wanda Sykes Fran Gillespie Owen Burke Sergio Serna David Stassen

ADR Recordist

Steve Pierson

Original Music Composer

Eban Schletter

Production Design

Monica Sotto

Director of Photography

Kevin Atkinson

Executive Producer

Kevin Salter Mel Brooks Ike Barinholtz Wanda Sykes David Stassen

Creator

Mel Brooks

Director

Lance Bangs David Stassen

Casting

Tara Lebowitz Jeanne McCarthy

Signal Match

Cast Similarity

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Shared James Adomian, Pamela Adlon, Mitra Jouhari +3 more

5 shared cast members

Shared Sarayu Blue, James Adomian, Sam Richardson +2 more

5 shared cast members

Shared Lisa Gilroy, Edgar Blackmon, Scott MacArthur +2 more

Curb Your Enthusiasm

5 shared cast members

Shared Jon Daly, Mel Brooks, Richard Kind +2 more

It's Florida, Man.

5 shared cast members

Shared Lauren Lapkus, Sam Richardson, Johnny Knoxville +2 more

5 shared cast members

Shared James Adomian, Colton Dunn, Johnny Knoxville +2 more

5 shared cast members

Shared Jon Daly, James Adomian, Josh Fadem +2 more

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

5 shared cast members

Shared Josh Meyers, James Adomian, Wanda Sykes +2 more

4 shared cast members

Shared Lisa Gilroy, Ike Barinholtz, Johnny Knoxville +1 more

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

4 shared cast members

Shared Mel Brooks, Josh Gad, Ronny Chieng +1 more

Signal Match

Crew Similarity

Goosebumps: The Vanishing

3 shared crew members

Shared Tara Lebowitz, Jeanne McCarthy, Nicole Abellera Hallman

Roles: Casting, Casting Associate

3 shared crew members

Shared Tara Lebowitz, Jeanne McCarthy, Nicole Abellera Hallman

Roles: Casting, Casting Associate

2 shared crew members

Shared Jeanne McCarthy, Nicole Abellera Hallman

2 shared crew members

Shared Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

Roles: Creator, Director, Executive Producer

2 shared crew members

Shared Kevin Atkinson, Dan Flesher

Roles: Director of Photography, Editor

2 shared crew members

Shared Jeanne McCarthy, Nicole Abellera Hallman

Death by Lightning

2 shared crew members

Shared Jeanne McCarthy, Nicole Abellera Hallman

2 shared crew members

Shared Jeanne McCarthy, Nicole Abellera Hallman

1 shared crew member

Shared Nick Kroll

Roles: Director, Executive Producer

Human Resources

1 shared crew member

Shared Nick Kroll

Roles: Creator, Executive Producer, Writer

Topic Overlay

Topic Keyword Similarity

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2 shared keywords

Topics sequel, based on movie

2 shared keywords

Topics sequel, based on movie

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1 shared keyword

1 shared keyword

Topics based on movie

Ultraman Decker

1 shared keyword

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition

1 shared keyword

Topics based on movie

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

1 shared keyword

Topics based on movie

1 shared keyword

1 shared keyword

Topics based on movie

1 shared keyword

Topics based on movie

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

sequel sketch comedy based on movie fictionalized history

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Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus

UK • CA

Hulu

US

Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired: March 06, 2023
Status: Ended
Origin: US
TMDB Votes: 83