{"id":10800,"date":"2026-10-27T20:33:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T19:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/filmshrine\/?p=10800"},"modified":"2026-10-27T20:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T19:33:51","slug":"minimum-wage-netflix-new-tv-show-why-episodes-are-so-short-season-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/filmshrine\/2026\/10\/27\/minimum-wage-netflix-new-tv-show-why-episodes-are-so-short-season-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The real reason Netflix’s new comedy Minimum Wage episodes are ridiculously short"},"content":{"rendered":"

Netflix\u2019s latest comedy series Minimum Wage is different to your usual sitcom, and one of the reasons is how short its episodes are. But there\u2019s a very specific reason for this, and it shows how Netflix<\/a> is evolving. <\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty to stream on Netflix this month, whether that be the suspense thriller Below or the fourth chapter of The Diplomat<\/a>. But if you\u2019re looking for a lighthearted watch while you sit down for dinner, Minimum Wage is well worth your time. <\/span><\/p>\n

With 14 new episodes, the new TV show follows a group of teens as they struggle to run a local pizzeria while juggling school, a manic boss and, you guessed it, living on minimum wage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the huge episode count, it won\u2019t take you too long to binge-watch the whole first season, as they each clock in at around 15 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, why are Minimum Wage episodes so short?<\/h2>\n
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Well, there’s a pretty interesting explanation. Unlike your typical sitcom, Minimum Wage actually started out as a short-form comedy<\/a> series on social media. And Netflix decided not to mess around with the format too much. <\/span><\/p>\n

The show comes from American High, a production company founded by filmmaker Jeremy Garelick. It expanded into posting sketch comedy on social media<\/a> in 2022, with two main channels: American High Shorts and College Life. Both of which have millions of subscribers between them. <\/span><\/p>\n

The idea was to give young comedians and aspiring actors a platform to create their own sketches. Think of it like Gen Z SNL, only many of them revolve around the awkwardness of school and relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, in May 2024, the company launched Minimum Wage on YouTube. And it wasn’t exactly a huge Hollywood production. The original web series was reportedly made for less than $2,000.<\/span><\/p>\n