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Killing It

When the grim reaper hires three awful friends, they get to eagerly pick one victim every week.

Vancouver, BC
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7.15 (326)

Week #1 Show Teaser Killing It

"Killing It" is a half hour dark comedy about three immoral friends who've been given the power of death by a retiring grim reaper. Every episode guarantees at least one hilarious and hugely inappropriate death; everyone dies at some point, so nothing is off limits. The lessons and morals our main characters learn will be completely misguided. We promise. Let's watch people die together.

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Synopsis

Imagine a show where characters never feel bad about picking people to die and you never feel bad for laughing about it. This is “Killing It”, a half hour dark comedy about three immoral friends who’ve been given the power of death by a retiring grim reaper. Every episode of “Killing It” is guaranteed to feature at least one hilarious and hugely inappropriate death. That couple who won’t shut up about their adopted newborn? A smartass ten-year old? Everyone dies at some point, so nothing is off limits! “Killing It” is a show about life and death, but it's not a story about morals. Any lessons our main characters learn will be completely misguided. We promise. Let’s watch people die together.

Team

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Ryan Bright

Writer, Showrunner

My name is Ryan Bright and I've had numerous screenplays produced; my latest ('Til Death) recently screened at the Cannes International Film Festival. After my last two dramatic scripts involved children in peril, I decided to branch out and kill kids comedically.

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Alysson Hall

Writer, Producer

My name is Alysson Hall, and I'm a Vancouver based writer and actor who recently graduated from the University of Victoria with a specialization in Acting. Since then I have co-created Kalamatea Productions, and have been writing & acting for the web. My end goal is to maximize the rejection I receive on a daily basis. I'm hoping ComedyCoup will help me in this endeavor.

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Michael Orlando

Writer, Showrunner

My name is Michael Orlando and I’m an award-winning screenwriter currently finishing my Master’s degree in screenwriting at the University of British Columbia. My favorite motto has always been “write what you know,” so that’s why I wanted to write a show about killing innocent men, women, and children.

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Ratings & Reviews

Ratings (326)

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Reviews (65)

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    Sheldon O.
    posted 9 years ago

    Didn't work for me, not very funny, try harder next time
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    Erika N.
    posted 9 years ago

    Great and unique idea! At least I have never seen anything like it before. I am eager to see the resulting TV-show!

    Good luck!
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    Jenna F.
    posted 9 years ago

    original
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    Mike K.
    posted 9 years ago

    Phenomenal. Really looking forward to seeing more!
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    rachael g.
    posted 9 years ago

    I think this is a very unique idea! Great writing!!
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    Nadine D.
    posted 9 years ago

    Unique, like the reaper character!
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    Pyper L.
    posted 9 years ago

    Cool concept. Quirky and weird with lots of potential.
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    Dani M.
    posted 9 years ago

    I like the concept, this could be something that turns out to be quite funny. I hope to see more of this.
  • Bart's Photo

    Bart G.
    posted 9 years ago

    That's just not funny.
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    Yasmine C.
    posted 9 years ago

    Love to your moms !
  • Wyatt's Photo

    Wyatt L.
    posted 9 years ago

    Not too bad. I like the Death as Big Lebowski shtick.
  • Forman's Photo

    Forman H.
    posted 9 years ago

    This is all on the premise, execution is still a big mystery.
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    Shandi S.
    posted 9 years ago

    The Hype It video and sell sheet have really helped me come to terms with this project's subject matter. I'm sure the live stream event will bring out the bright side of death even more.
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    Rithu J.
    posted 9 years ago

    I LOVE RYAN <3
  • Sydney's Photo

    Sydney J.
    posted 9 years ago

    LOVE LOVE LOVE
  • Trevor's Photo

    Trevor B.
    posted 9 years ago

    Okay. I'm in.
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    Genevieve D.
    posted 9 years ago

    David Suzuki!
  • Amy's Photo

    Amy B.
    posted 9 years ago

    Really funny! Good work!
  • Greg's Photo

    Greg T.
    posted 9 years ago

    I give it three thumbs up! My mutant thumb, however, is a tad bit smaller.
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    rym m.
    posted 9 years ago

    original concept!!!
  • Kevin's Photo

    Kevin V.
    posted 9 years ago

    Much good!
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    Sarah B.
    posted 9 years ago

    I like the dark comedy, but having trouble seeing how this will develop, and I feel like it does what has been done with Monty Python, South Park and the Simpsons, but not quite as funny… I see the potential though!
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    Forest G.
    posted 9 years ago

    Love the concept. Can't wait to see a full episode!
  • Robin's Photo

    Robin A.
    posted 9 years ago

    Fantastic, but I would prefer more nudity.
  • Connor's Photo

    Connor G.
    posted 9 years ago

    Best concept ever
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    Catherine O.
    posted 9 years ago

    A little slow paced but some interesting ideas
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    travis w.
    posted 9 years ago

    I think this could go places.
  • Alan's Photo

    Alan H.
    posted 9 years ago

    Brilliant, cellphone ringtone gag positively inspired (pun intended )
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    Neda M.
    posted 9 years ago

    Hilarious!
  • Hannah's Photo

    Hannah M.
    posted 9 years ago

    yeah, i agree with Kim
    it is not a funny idea at all, not very well shot either... i dont see the good storyline or good production value here
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    Nikki U.
    posted 9 years ago

    Sounds fantastic! I can't wait to see more.
  • Nathan's Photo

    Nathan I.
    posted 9 years ago

    I would give it more if the grim reaper idea hadn't already been done many times. But I am still excited to see your take on it!
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    Uli C.
    posted 9 years ago

    If only I knew some good mom jokes ;)
  • Frances's Photo

    Frances M.
    posted 9 years ago

    not bad
  • Brian's Photo

    Brian O.
    posted 9 years ago

    Awesomesauce.
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    Angusina O.
    posted 9 years ago

    Thought this was the best one.
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    Bill O.
    posted 9 years ago

    Good luck! I think it looks great!
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    Kim A.
    posted 9 years ago

    Completely unfunny, poorly made and sick. There is nothing funny about killing a 10 year old. Maybe I am missing something but it actually bothers me. Considering that 2 million children....oh forget it. My only 1 that I have given is to you, if that tells you anything.
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    Stephanie C.
    posted 9 years ago

    I feel like I didn't see enough to rate it any higher. Looking forward to see what this turns into though.
  • John's Photo

    John I.
    posted 9 years ago

    Great concept idea!
  • Art's Photo

    Art g.
    posted 9 years ago

    dumb
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    Stephanie H.
    posted 9 years ago

    :) !!!
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    Maureen B.
    posted 9 years ago

    Bring it, David Suzuki!
  • Michael's Photo

    Michael G.
    posted 9 years ago

    This looks amazing!
  • Andrea's Photo

    Andrea H.
    posted 9 years ago

    Very funny idea!
  • Martin's Photo

    Martin K.
    posted 9 years ago

    Very funny idea! Are they any good at it? At the moment, I'd bet on Jacob.
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    Aaron M.
    posted 9 years ago

    I especially like the duck painting.
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    Keri K.
    posted 9 years ago

    Liked the deadpan humour. The concept is silly enough to be laugh out loud funny. Also #suzuki4reaper!
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    john g.
    posted 9 years ago

    looking forward to see it!!!
  • Nicole's Photo

    Nicole B.
    posted 9 years ago

    Loved the teaser! Looking forward to seeing more.
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    Gary D.
    posted 9 years ago

    Offers the potential for a great ideas based show. With some serious humour.
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    alysha w.
    posted 9 years ago

    the concept is little dark for the prime time show "(
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    Janice R.
    posted 9 years ago

    Great concept! Love how you pick the next victim.... :)
  • Jocelyn's Photo

    Jocelyn S.
    posted 9 years ago

    Awesome!
  • Kyle's Photo

    Kyle D.
    posted 9 years ago

    I dig.
  • Marie-Lee's Photo

    Marie-Lee P.
    posted 9 years ago

    Awesome!
  • Janis's Photo

    Janis S.
    posted 9 years ago

    10 for sure!
  • Elisabeth Rose's Photo

    Elisabeth Rose A.
    posted 9 years ago

    What a GREAT team! 100% confidence in them :)
  • Max's Photo

    Max D.
    posted 9 years ago

    Awesome, versatile concept could be taken in a lot of different directions, possibly even multiple formats for episodes to follow, whether more story-arcing, game-show-like, or vignettes.
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    Uli C.
    posted 9 years ago

    #Suzuki4Reaper
    I feel you could get Suzuki on board if your next victim was Harper ;)'
  • Lauren's Photo

    Lauren M.
    posted 9 years ago

    I don't have a lot of free time, but I would absolutely watch this.
  • Bob's Photo

    Bob O.
    posted 9 years ago

    Jacob deserved it
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    Spencer L.
    posted 9 years ago

    Best show in world.
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    Clavisa D.
    posted 9 years ago

    This looks hilarious!
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    Kathryn H.
    posted 9 years ago

    Dynamic. Something Canadian television has never seen.
    The team behind "Killing It" is interviewed in the largest student-run newspaper in Western Canada: The Ubyssey!
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