Maron: Season 4

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IFC | IFC - Independent Film Channel | Season Premiere Date: May 4, 2016

Summary: Andy Dick, Adam Goldberg, Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, and Amy Smart are some of the guests on the fourth season of the comedy about the fictionalized version of comedian/podcaster Marc Maron.

Creator: Marc Maron

Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E13. Bookend
Air Date: July 13, 2016
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S4:E12. The Bookstore
Air Date: July 13, 2016
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S4:E11. The Geographic
Air Date: July 6, 2016

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Vikram Murthi

May 4, 2016

The fourth season effectively channels the raw vitality of WTF’s early days, when Maron was trying to dig his way out of a hole by embracing the world around him instead of pushing it away. Read full review

Clark Collis

May 3, 2016

This theoretically grim material [addiction], but the real-life Maron transmutes it into gold. [6 May 2016, p.51]

IndieWire Ben Travers

May 4, 2016

The results are two episodes that feel tonally right in line with their predecessors, but fresher to the TV landscape. They're not particularly funny, nor are they all that insightful, but they do give us an honest character study unlike any other. Read full review

Brian P. Kelly

May 3, 2016

Marc still has all the bite he did in the past, still doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and still neurotically struggles with pride, masculinity and maturity; all this tinged with a new sadness that comes after a fall from success. For those who don’t know the show but appreciate comedy that doesn’t shy away from reality’s occasional harshness, add Maron to your watchlist. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

May 3, 2016

Maron may not delve that deeply [into substance abuse]--by Episode 2 of the new season, Marc is showing signs that he’s the same irksome guy in rehab that he was before. But if nothing else, the premiere does effectively, yet comedically, show two truths of substance abuse: Addicts need enablers who fuel their problem, either deliberately or inadvertently, and most need someone to intervene to help them climb out of the pit. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Apr 29, 2016

As an artist, Maron appears to relish the idea of breaking his fictional self off from a path paralleling his own. In the two episodes screened for the press, Maron reveals a newfound presence as an actor, deepening the punchlines, which are almost entirely at his expense. Read full review

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Trevis

Apr 29, 2019

Already the most unflinchingly autobiographical dramedy ever to grace the half hour format, with this season MARON has transcended from mere diverting entertainment to sheer art. Surreal sidetrips accent one man's journey from oblivion to back to the land of nerve shattering sobriety, underAlready the most unflinchingly autobiographical dramedy ever to grace the half hour format, with this season MARON has transcended from mere diverting entertainment to sheer art. Surreal sidetrips accent one man's journey from oblivion to back to the land of nerve shattering sobriety, under the sure hand of someone who's made the trip firsthand.… Expand

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christophan

Feb 12, 2017

Maron on a whole never really did much for me, it was entertaining enough to watch, but it's a slow burner, it took 2 and a half seasons to get some buzz and real laughs going. That said, I love Marc's comedy and podcasting work, but the show felt a bit too narcisstic, ego-filled andMaron on a whole never really did much for me, it was entertaining enough to watch, but it's a slow burner, it took 2 and a half seasons to get some buzz and real laughs going. That said, I love Marc's comedy and podcasting work, but the show felt a bit too narcisstic, ego-filled and meta-showbiz to really enjoy watching. i.e. We get that you are a successful comedian, hence the show sharing your name, so now what? However, the end of the 3rd season and the final season of Maron is actually quite brilliant and beautiful. The drama, raw human connection and vulnerability outshine the laughs here but that is totally okay. I think Marc did an incredible job at channeling his addiction and recovery into something refreshing for the fictionalized-Maron to work through. I mean he went step-by-step, only someone who has walked the walk can portray active addiction and the ego-crushing humility and recovery that follows with such honesty and irreverence. I get it, I mean this hit so close to home, it was incredibly discomforting to watch, in a very very good way. Maybe you had to have been there to really connect with this season, but I think he nailed it. Way to end on a high note Marc. I also thought it interesting that although recovering from opiates, Marc continued to identify as an alcoholic and go to AA meetings, rather than NA, but it makes sense given his history. p.s. I have never written a review before, but seeing as the only other User Review was a paltry "2" for this season, I just had to share, especially since Marc really isn't that bad of an actor.… Expand

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realmc26

May 31, 2016

I'm a huge WTF podcast fan having listened to every 700+ episodes so it pains me to say season 4 is simply no funnier than the previous 3. The issue is you can see Marc trying to act. He's not an actor and the writing is just not that great. Disappointed.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

82
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 4, 2016
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  S4:E13. Bookend
  Air Date: July 13, 2016
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  S4:E12. The Bookstore
  Air Date: July 13, 2016
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  S4:E11. The Geographic
  Air Date: July 6, 2016
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  S4:E10. Amends
  Air Date: June 29, 2016
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  S4:E9. Shrink and Kink
  Air Date: June 22, 2016
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  S4:E8. Dave's TV Show
  Air Date: June 15, 2016
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  S4:E7. Philippe
  Air Date: June 8, 2016
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  S4:E6. Sobriety Bush
  Air Date: June 1, 2016
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  S4:E5. Marc in Florida
  Air Date: May 25, 2016
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  S4:E4. The 13th Step
  Air Date: May 18, 2016
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  S4:E3. The Field Trip
  Air Date: May 11, 2016
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  S4:E2. Marc's Roommate
  Air Date: May 4, 2016
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  S4:E1. Step 1
  Air Date: May 4, 2016
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 14, 2015
Season 2

70
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 8, 2014
Season 1

71
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 3, 2013