The Amazing Dermot. Image shows from L to R: Mickey (Darren Boyd), Dermot Flint (Rhys Darby), Neil (Alex MacQueen). Image credit: Roughcut Television.

The Amazing Dermot
The Amazing Dermot. Dermot Flint (Rhys Darby). Image credit: Roughcut Television.

The Amazing Dermot

Sitcom pilot following a magician as he attempts to get his career back on track after an unfortunate incident. Stars Rhys Darby

Strand:
Channel 4 Comedy Showcase 2009
AKA:
Comedy Showcase: The Amazing Dermot
Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
2009  (Channel 4)
Episodes:
1 Pilot
Starring:
Rhys Darby, Darren Boyd, Alex MacQueen, Sinead Keenan, Genevieve Barr, Thaila Zucchi, Travis Oliver, Alan Drake
Writers:
Jack Williams, Harry Williams
Production:
Roughcut Television

Sitcom pilot following master illusionist and stage hypnotist Dermot Flint (played by Flight Of The Conchords star Rhys Darby) as he attempts to get his career back on track after an unfortunate incident "involving two brothers and some french kissing under hypnosis".

In the space of one week Dermot's wife leaves him, his TV show is cancelled, and he moves into rehab. However his attempts to get his life back on track are ruined by his ego, a body double and a deaf nurse.