The show's creator, Steven Levitan, has said that he was inspired by the British series "The Office," which also used a mockumentary style. Levitan wanted to create a show that felt more realistic and relatable, while still being humorous.
A couple having intimate relations? That’s Playboy —entertainment. A couple having intimate relations with the lights on, zoomed in, with a caption about a betrayal? That’s Hustler —content.