Zach Galifianakis’ New Netflix Series Drops Today

Well, this might be one of the least expected entries to Netflix's ever-growing pile of originals: Zach Galifianakis, yes, that Zach, now has his own gardening show—just in time for Earth Day. If you only know him from The Hangover or his famously awkward Between Two Ferns interviews, you might be wondering if this is a fever dream or a very dry comedy bit. It’s not (well, unless you count Galifianakis’s whole vibe as one long dry comedy bit).

What Exactly Is This Show?

The show is straightforwardly called This Is a Gardening Show, which tells you almost everything and nothing at the same time. Galifianakis steps in as host—not as some gardening guru but as a guy who’s just as clueless as the rest of us about soil and snails. Rather than handing down wisdom, he basically fumbles through the world of gardening, led by a parade of kids (weirdly knowledgeable and even more curious) and actual quirky experts. Honestly, if you’ve ever wanted to see how Zach Galifianakis deals with dirt, this is your chance.

Here’s the official concept, in a nutshell: instead of pretending to be a pro, Galifianakis brings his signature deadpan style and self-deprecating humor, asking the questions we’re all thinking and learning along the way. All of this is meant to give viewers not only some laughs, but also genuinely useful tips and tricks to try out in their own gardens—assuming they weren't already scared off by his unique brand of chaos.

'Rather than positioning himself as an expert, Galifianakis approaches the subject with curiosity and self-effacing humor, with the goal of learning alongside his audience and giving viewers valuable, accessible, and educational tools to use in their own gardens. The series blends lighthearted comedy with a sincere appreciation for people and the planet, and is ultimately about the joy of connecting with the earth.'

Who’s Involved?

You’ve got Zach as the face of this thing, but there’s a crew behind the scenes making sure this isn’t just him mumbling to a tomato plant.

• Directed by Brook Linder
• Produced by Chris Kim
• Executive producers: Zach Galifianakis himself, Frank Schema, Jon Kamen
• Produced by RadicalMedia and Billios Productions
• Six episodes total—so it doesn’t overstay its welcome

If any of those names ring a bell, you’re probably the most hardcore credits-reader I know.

Galifianakis, Busy Guy?

Yep. Besides digging in the dirt for Netflix, Zach is also doing scripted TV: over at AMC+, you’ll find him on their new drama series The Audacity, playing recurring character Carl Bardolph. That show already got renewed for a second season, ahead of its first season even finishing, so apparently somebody out there is enjoying it.

Worth Checking Out?

If you’re the kind of person who flips between true crime and British baking shows, this is probably going to confuse your Netflix algorithm even more. But for fans of Galifianakis, or just people who want to laugh at someone else’s blunders in a flower bed, This Is a Gardening Show looks like a wild (and genuinely educational) ride. Either way, it's streaming now.