NEW YORK — Greek-American comedian Zach Galifianakis returns with a new project, This Is a Gardening Show, a six-part Netflix series set to premiere April 22, aligning with Earth Day.
Produced by RadicalMedia in collaboration with Netflix, the series follows Galifianakis as he takes on gardening from a beginner’s perspective. Rather than presenting himself as an expert, the show is built around exploration, with Galifianakis learning through the process.
Based on early promotional material, the series centers on the day-to-day work of maintaining a garden, using that setting as the backdrop for conversations and observations rather than formal instruction. The focus appears to be less on technique and more on the experience of working with the natural environment over time.
The project represents a shift in format for Galifianakis, whose earlier work has often relied on structured interviews and scripted segments. Here, the tone leans more observational, with humor emerging through situations rather than set pieces.
Galifianakis was born in North Carolina and is the grandson of Greek immigrants from Crete. His grandfather, Emmanuel “Mike” Galifianakis, worked in an ammunition factory during World War I before opening one of Durham’s first desegregated diners. That family history, tied to both migration and community life, remains part of his public identity.
The April 22 release date, timed with Earth Day, places the series within a broader moment of interest in sustainability and everyday environmental awareness, though the show itself approaches those themes through routine and practice rather than direct messaging.
This Is a Gardening Show premieres globally on Netflix on April 22, 2026.