Impastor

Buddy Dobbs, a slacker on the run from a loan shark, steals a man's identity and ends up posing as a small town's new gay pastor.

Impastor (2015-2016) is a United States cable comedy-drama series created by Christopher Vane for TV Land. Michael Rosenbaum stars as Buddy Dobbs, a slacker on the run from a loan shark who steals a man's identity and bluffs his way into becoming the new pastor of a small town's congregation. Sara Rue plays Dora Winston and David Rasche plays Alden Schmidt, principal figures whose suspicions and loyalties constantly threaten to expose the lie. The engine of the show is simple and relentless: every sermon, church event and parish problem becomes another test of whether Buddy can keep his invented life intact while dodging the creditors chasing him. Each episode is built around a fresh scrape of deception, improvised counseling and small town politics. The series runs for two seasons of ten episodes each, a single continuing story rather than a case of the week. Its tone is irreverent and sardonic, with an affectionate, mischievous look at faith, community and the absurdity of playing a role one does not believe in. Fans of Hustle, Nurse Jackie and Dirty Sexy Money will find resonance in its blend of con artistry, bawdy humor and sincere small town warmth.

Audiences rate the series positively for its irreverent comedy and the lead's farcical impersonation, though it drew a limited, niche following.

• Hustleirreverent sitcom about a con artist in a deceptive false role, mixed with mild sincerity
• Dirty Sexy Moneyfake identity comedy with a flawed protagonist winging an unfamiliar role in a small community
• Nurse Jackiereligious small town setting with comedic deception and bawdy irreverence

Created by

Christopher Vane

Release Date

2015-07-15

Episode runtime

23 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (64)

What is Impastor about?

A slacker on the run from a loan shark steals a man's identity and bluffs his way into becoming a small town's new gay pastor.

What is Impastor like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Impastor as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Impastor violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Impastor as mild.

What did critics think of Impastor?

Audiences rate the series positively for its irreverent comedy and the lead's farcical impersonation, though it drew a limited, niche following.

Which shows are like Impastor?

Shows with a similar feel include Hustle, Dirty Sexy Money, and Nurse Jackie.

How long is Impastor?

Impastor: 2 seasons, 20 episodes.

Is Impastor still running?

No, Impastor was canceled.

Where can I watch Impastor?

In United States, Impastor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.