jerks.

jerks follows two longtime friends who constantly push their own boundaries and tempt fate in public settings. The characters, playing versions of themselves, riff on social norms in increasingly risky setups that blur the line between performance and reality. Each episode drops them into awkward encounters that quickly snowball into cringe worthy moments, as they test jokes, biases and what people will tolerate in everyday life. The humor comes from the collision of candid improvisation with unscripted reactions from real bystanders who respond to the pair's antics. Through exaggerated bravado and tiny moral slips, the show examines the reasons we laugh at discomfort, while reminding us that intent and consequence can drift apart.

Premiered in 2017 as a German Danish co production, jerks was created by Christian Ulmen Fahri Yardim and Casper Christensen. It presents an original format with the two leads playing themselves alongside a rotating supporting cast.

jerks ignited debate over humor and political correctness in modern TV. Its blunt, unapologetic take on social missteps sparked conversations in press and online and helped popularize reality based comedy across Europe. The format influenced later shows that blend documentary style with improvised performances.

Critics praised the duo's chemistry and the fearless tone, even as some viewers found the humor abrasive. The show tackles friendship under pressure, ego, and the fragility of social norms under a spotlight. By making discomfort a comic engine, jerks invites audiences to question what they find funny and why.