Bad Thoughts
| Bad Thoughts | |
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| Genre | Dark comedy |
| Created by | Tom Segura |
| Starring | Tom Segura |
| Music by | Pinar Toprak & Gerrit Wunder |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Producer | Clay Vannortwick |
| Cinematography | Nicholas Wiesnet |
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| Running time | 17–22 minutes |
| Production company | YMH Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | May 13, 2025 – present |
Bad Thoughts is an American dark comedy television series created by Tom Segura for Netflix. It stars Segura, Daniella Pineda, and Robert Iler. The series premiered on Netflix on May 13, 2025.
Structured as a series of vignettes, the show explores darkly comedic and provocative themes.[1] It was produced by YMH Studios[2] in association with Netflix.
One vignette centers on Rex Henley (Segura), a global country music star who, after losing his creative drive, resorts to kidnapping his fans and forcing them to live in an impoverished town. There, he compels them to reveal their most personal and traumatic experiences in hopes of finding inspiration for a new hit song.[3]
In June 2025, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on May 24, 2026.[4][5] It has been nominated for two 2026 Emmy Awards as the Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series, and for Segura, as the Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.[6]
Premise
[edit source]A collection of hilariously disturbing stories that push the boundaries of decency in ways only Tom Segura could imagine.[7]
— Netflix
Cast
[edit source]- Tom Segura as himself, Agent Six, Massimo, Cyrus, Steven Seagal, Rex Henley, Joe, Brigitte, Barry the Sandwich Guy, and Mr. Hale
- Daniella Pineda as Mrs. King
- Robert Iler as Evan
- Arturo Castro as James Gonzalez and Jose
- Arnold Chun as Byung Sung
- Alexis Abrams as Emily
- Shea Whigham as PQ
- Hannah Bittick as TikTok influencer
- John Gholson as Oliver
- Christina Pazsitzky as Christina
- Kirk Fox as Roger
- Ryan Sickler as Brad
- Alexandra Chando as Kerri Sorenson
- Kirsten Kendall as Seagal Sidekick
- Alexandra Broussard as French Market Girl
- Billie D. Merritt as Erica
- Jenn Covington as Daisy
- Bobby Lee as Carl
- Malin Barr as Kati
- Sarah Burns as Lilly
- Dan Stevens as Allain Fletcher and Gary Crawford
Episodes
[edit source]Season 1 (2025)
[edit source]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | Jobs | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner |
| May 13, 2025 |
| 2 | Success | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner |
| May 13, 2025 |
| 3 | Family | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner Tom Segura |
| May 13, 2025 |
| 4 | Love | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner Tom Segura |
| May 13, 2025 |
| 5 | Communication | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner |
| May 13, 2025 |
| 6 | Health | Jeremy Konner Tom Segura |
| May 13, 2025 |
Season 2 (2026)
[edit source]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | Bad Impulses | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner Tyler Cornack | Unknown | May 24, 2026 |
| 2 | Bad Perspectives | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner | Unknown | May 24, 2026 |
| 3 | Bad News | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner Tyler Cornack | Unknown | May 24, 2026 |
| 4 | Bad Influences | Rami Hachache Jeremy Konner | Unknown | May 24, 2026 |
| 5 | Bad Romance | Rami Hachache Tom Segura Tyler Cornack | Unknown | May 24, 2026 |
| 6 | Bad Decisions | Rami Hachache Tyler Cornack | Unknown | May 24, 2026 |
Production
[edit source]In April 2024, it was reported that Tom Segura had self-financed a pilot episode for a series which had been subsequently sold to Netflix.[8] In addition to leading the cast, Segura is the show's creator, director, and executive producer. Rami Hachache and Jeremy Konner also direct episodes. The producing team includes Segura, Konner, Hachache, Ryan Hall, Molly Mandel, Craig Gerard, and Matthew Zinman. The series is produced by Your Mom's House. The cast includes Christina Pazsitzky.[9] In June 2025, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.[4]
Release
[edit source]The series premiered on Netflix on May 13, 2025.[10] The second season premiered on May 24, 2026.[5]
Reception
[edit source]Critical response
[edit source]A review from Los Angeles Times critic Ali Lerman describes Bad Thoughts as a "fever dream" of dark comedy, highlighting its unhinged and twisted narratives. The series has been noted for pushing comedic boundaries and delivering a unique viewing experience.[11]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 54% approval rating based on 13 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "You'll laugh, but you might not be proud afterwards."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave a score of 55 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[13]
Viewership
[edit source]According to data from Showlabs, Bad Thoughts ranked sixth on Netflix in the United States during the week of May 12–18, 2025.[14][15]
References
[edit source]- ↑ Naushad, Abdul Azim (May 10, 2025). "Bad Thoughts Episodes 1-6 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ↑ brendan (April 30, 2025). "Tom Has Some BAD THOUGHTS | Your Mom's House Ep. 808". YMH Studios. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ↑ Sundriyal, Diksha (May 13, 2025). "Is Rex Henley Based on a Real Country Music Singer and Serial Killer?". Moviedelic. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- 1 2 Davis, Clayton (June 18, 2025). "Netflix Renews Tom Segura's 'Bad Thoughts' for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- 1 2 Tinoco, Armando (April 29, 2026). "Tom Segura's 'Bad Thoughts' Season 2 First Look Photos & Premiere Date Set At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Bad Thoughts | Emmy Awards and Nominations". Television Academy. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Netflix: Bad Thoughts". www.netflix.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 10, 2024). "Tom Segura To Star In & Produce Dark Comedy Series For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ↑ Davis, Clayton (March 29, 2025). "Tom Segura's Twisted Netflix Comedy Series 'Bad Thoughts' Drops First Trailer, Sets May Release Date". Variety. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ↑ Garner, Glenn (March 29, 2025). "'Bad Thoughts' Teaser: Tom Segura's Unhinged Netflix Comedy Offers Dark & Twisted Glimpse Inside His Mind". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ↑ Lerman, Ali (May 7, 2025). "Tom Segura's Netflix show 'Bad Thoughts' thrives on unhinged, 'really messed up' dark comedy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Bad Thoughts: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Bad Thoughts: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Bad Thoughts – Title Insights". Showlabs. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Netflix Top 10 – Week of May 12–18, 2025". Showlabs. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
External links
[edit source]- Bad Thoughts on Netflix
- Bad Thoughts at IMDb
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