Bad Thoughts, the Black comedy series, was released on Netflix on 13th May 2025. The show is created by stand-up comedian Tom Segura and blends sketch comedy with individual stories. However, the stories are all standalones, making it somewhat of an anthology series, given the fact that they are not connected.
The main cast of the latest Netflix comedy includes Segura himself, along with Daniella Pineda, Robert Iler, and others.
Bad Thoughts cast and characters
The official description of Bad Thoughts on Netflix says,
Comedian, actor and Podcaster Tom Segura brings his sick sensibilities to life in this twisted horror-comedy series.
Each episode follows a new story, using dark humor to explore strange and uncomfortable themes, portrayed through the lens of comedy. The series is quite a unique take on comedy, with six episodes.
Since the show does not have a central plot, only sketches, the cast members do not play roles throughout the show. Tom Segura, the creator and protagonist, is the only cast member who remains constant, while the others appear in certain episodes.

Bad Thoughts stars Tom Segura in many roles across the episodes, playing a range of characters. Daniella Pineda plays Mrs. King, a mysterious woman who appears in one of the show's darker sketches.
Other cast members include Robert Iler as Evan, Arnold Chun as Byung Sung, Alexis Abrams as Emily, Kirk Fox as Roger, and Alexandra Chando as Kerri Sorenson. Shea Whigham, Ryan Sickler, Christina Pazsitzky, and Bobby Lee are also part of the supporting cast.
The creative team behind the series includes Tom Segura as creator and executive producer. Other executive producers are Jeremy Konner, Rami Hachache, Ryan Hall, Molly Mandel, Craig Gerard, and Matthew Zinman. The show is produced by Segura’s own media company, YMH Studios.

What makes the show stand out is its structure. Instead of one central story, the show is split into different sketches, like a collection of short stories with a dark sense of humor. As the show's title suggests, the series revolves around the bad thoughts human beings have. To be more specific, it deals with the intrusive thoughts we all have but never act upon because that would lead to crazy consequences. Well, crazy is exactly what Segura goes for in Bad Thoughts.
Although the series is funny, it’s not afraid to explore darker themes. It plays with uncomfortable ideas, asking viewers to laugh even when things get weird or unsettling. Each story sheds light on the strange thoughts people usually hide, the “bad thoughts.” The humor explored here is a risky kind of humor, but it works because the cast plays their roles well and with perfect timing.

Bad Thoughts might not be for everyone, but for those who enjoy smart, edgy, dark humor, it’s worth watching. With a strong team of actors and creators behind it, the show proves that comedy can be more than just laughs. It can be weird, deep, and even a little unsettling, and that’s what makes it great.
Bad Thoughts is currently streaming on Netflix.
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