: Kevin seeks revenge against a childhood psychiatrist who abused him, played by Henry Winkler .

Review: On the Count of Three (2022) is a daring 2022 dark comedy-drama that marks the directorial debut of comedian Jerrod Carmichael . Spanning just 1 hour and 24 minutes , the film tackles the heavy subjects of mental health, depression, and suicide through the lens of two lifelong friends who have reached their breaking point. Plot Summary

The story follows (Jerrod Carmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott), two best friends who enter into a suicide pact . Kevin is introduced just after a failed attempt while in a mental health facility, while Val is struggling with the crushing weight of his own existence. Before they follow through with their plan, they decide to spend their final day settling scores and seeking closure:

: Tiffany Haddish, Henry Winkler, JB Smoove, and Lavell Crawford Critical Reception

: Val attempts to square things with his absentee father ( JB Smoove ) and has a difficult final conversation with his ex-girlfriend ( Tiffany Haddish ).

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at in the U.S. and Canada, or call 111 in the UK.

Critics largely praised the film for its and the chemistry between Carmichael and Abbott. While some reviewers found the tonal shifts between pitch-black comedy and tragic drama jarring, many noted it as a successful and ambitious debut that avoids moralizing its sensitive subject matter.