Netflix has shared the official Bad Thoughts trailer for its newest dark comedy, which hails from comedian and actor Tom Segura.
He has previously appeared in 2018’s comedy drama Instant Family, 2019’s horror movie Countdown, and 2020’s Cedric the Entertainer movie The Opening Act. The series is scheduled to start streaming on May 13, 2025.
“In this six-episode dark comedic series, Tom Segura navigates unthinkable situations and fantasies within a cinematic world,” reads the logline.
The video highlights six different stories, featuring Segura in crazy situations as he lets his intrusive thoughts win. This marks the stand-up comedian’s first scripted comedy series with Netflix. He has been collaborating with the streamer for over a decade for his comedy specials, including 2014’s Completely Normal, 2016’s Mostly Stories, 2018’s Disgraceful, 2020’s Ball Hog, and 2023’s Sledgehammer.
Bad Thoughts is created, directed, and executive produced by Segura. When the project was first announced, it was described as Black Mirror meets Chappell’s Show, featuring Segura in different kinds of scenarios. The show will also feature several supporting actors, including comedian and Segura’s wife Christina Pazsitzky, Kira Spencer Cook, Alexis Abrams, Norma Jean, Bob Pack, Sean Middleston, David Pigott, Carla Seneca, and more.
The creative team includes directors Jeremy Konner and Rami Hachache, along with writers Conor Galvin, Craig Gerard, Hachache, Greg Tuculescu, and Matthew Zinman. It is executive produced by Ryan Hall, Molly Mandel, Jeremy Konner, Gerard, and Zinman.
