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Life's Punchline (2021)

Comedy · Drama

A struggling comedy trio nearing a critical turning point finds an unexpected connection with a waitress who becomes a quiet supporter of their journey.

IMDb rating
7.7 (630 votes)
Episode average
8.0 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons
1
Language
JA
Type
Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

8.03 avg 10 episodes 7.4 → 8.3

Ep 1: 7.4 · 14 votesEp 2: 8.1 · 9 votesEp 3: 8.0 · 9 votesEp 4: 8.0 · 8 votesEp 5: 8.1 · 8 votesEp 6: 8.5 · 8 votesEp 7: 8.0 · 8 votesEp 8: 7.8 · 8 votesEp 9: 8.1 · 8 votesEp 10: 8.3 · 7 votes
Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Episode #1.17.414
2Episode #1.28.19
3Episode #1.38.09
4Episode #1.48.08
5Episode #1.58.18
6Episode #1.68.58
7Episode #1.78.08
8Episode #1.87.88
9Episode #1.98.18
10Episode #1.108.37

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