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It wasn’t too long ago that Amy Schumer was crowned as the new Queen of Comedy. Audiences loved her ‘tell it like it is’ humor that wasn’t afraid to go there. But honestly, we weren’t huge Schumer fans until now, as this stand-up special is, well, special. It’s got fewer jokes about taking loads and more about carrying one.
Ranked: The 9 Best Netflix Comedy Specials
After several Hollywood movies (the hit Trainwreck and misses Snatched and I Feel Pretty), the comedian has returned to her old stomping grounds with her new Netflix special Amy Schumer: Growing. Taped while Schumer was five months pregnant, the comedian gets down and dirty with pregnancy details and offers a “TMI” take on her own personal growth, which included getting married to chef Chris Fischer.
Schumer’s return to the comedy stage follows a long line of comedians who’re going back to their stand-up roots for Netflix, who’re obviously paying them big bucks to do so. Here’s a rundown of the Netflix Comedy Specials you should watch, too.
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Comedians Returning to Stand Up
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'Kevin Hart: Irresponsible'
The diminutive funnyman goes for big laughs on the upcoming comedy special to be released on April 2.
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'Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh'
Dare we say it: the Sandman is funny again.
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'Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia'
The Daily Show host goes back to his roots.
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'Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho'
The Crazy Rich Asians actor gets his first stand-up special.
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'Ray Romano: Right Here, Around the Corner'
Ray Romano's first stand-up special in 23 years.
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'John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous'
The baby-faced jokester is everywhere nowadays, including Radio City Music Hall.
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'Ricky Gervais: Humanity'
The king of snark hits the London stage in his first comedy special in seven years.
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'Chris Rock: Tamborine'
The comedy genius' first stand-up special in a decade.
