Bad Thoughts

Bad Thoughts is a dark comedy series created by and starring comedian Tom Segura for Netflix. The show marks Segura's transition from stand-up comedy specials to scripted television, bringing his signature blend of provocative humor and unflinching honesty to a fictional format. The series also stars Daniella Pineda and Robert Iler (The Sopranos' A.J. Soprano), with episodes directed by Rami Hachache and Jeremy Konner. The series draws from the uncomfortable, intrusive thoughts that everyone has but few admit to, weaving them into darkly comedic scenarios that explore the gap between social propriety and internal chaos. Segura plays a fictionalized version of himself navigating life's absurdities while the people around him deal with their own barely suppressed impulses. The entire series was filmed in Los Angeles, California, using the city as both backdrop and character. LA's varied neighborhoods, from sun-drenched suburbia to gritty urban corridors, provide the visual contrast that mirrors the show's tonal shifts between warmth and darkness. Bad Thoughts premiered on Netflix on May 13, 2025. Segura, one of the most popular touring comedians in the country, brought a massive built-in audience from his podcasts (Your Mom's House, 2 Bears 1 Cave) and his multiple Netflix stand-up specials, making the series an effective extension of his comedy brand into long-form storytelling.