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Season 1 – Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

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Comedy writer-director Larry Charles, whose resume includes such hits as "Seinfeld" and "Borat," explores the varying definitions of comedy in different cultures around the world. He travels to locations from Russia and China to India and Iran to speak with some of the unlikeliest comics to discover how dangerous and meaningful the world of comedy can be. Among Charles' interview subjects is a veteran whose combat injuries fuel his stand-up routine.
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Melanie McFarland Salon.com 03/14/2019
If you have the word "comedy" in the title of your series, it should probably be at least intermittently funny. Go to Full Review Graham Techler Paste Magazine 02/26/2019
5.5/10
On the one hand, it is extremely well-researched, and deserves credit for putting the spotlight on non-Western comedy... But there is an inherent arrogance to this kind of show. Go to Full Review Josh Sorokach Decider 02/22/2019
The grim subject matter of Dangerous World of Comedy can make it difficult to watch, but at its core, it's a riveting glimpse into a rarely explored pocket of comedy. Go to Full Review Audra Schroeder The Daily Dot 02/21/2019
3/5
There are definitely some emotional, hard-to-watch moments. But those moments are also the foundation of the show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/22/2019 A thoughtful exploration of comedy as a coping mechanism. See more 03/22/2019 Thoughtful exploration of comedy in parts of the world traditionally ignored by American media. See more 03/18/2019 Deep, profound, touching and real. One of the most funny and intense things I've seen on Netflix. See more 03/11/2019 He had me until he refers to Nigerian comedians making jokes about raping women to ���otherwise cool guys��� See more 02/27/2019 Would be 5 star but he really got the racism problem in America wrong. he made it all out to be only white people's problems. When it was other people's problems too. See more Edoardo C @HAROLDO 02/23/2019 TITLE BALLS I follow Larry Charles works since the 80s. I like him but his latest documentary on comedy in other countries is a real piece of art. he has proved so many qualities that I was really really impressed. firstly as I just said, balls. it??s no picnic do something like that. then research, but so much capability in entering the soul of the country and the comedian. Chapeau Mr. Charles. Chapeau See more Read all reviews
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Larry Charles

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Larry Charles

Executive Producer

Joe Russo

Executive Producer

Anthony Russo

Executive Producer

Mike Larocca

Executive Producer

Larry Charles

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 15, 2019 Part 1: War -- The Survivors Larry visits war victims in Iraq, where topical satire thrives but stand-up struggles, and Liberia, where comedy was revived by the Ebola crisis. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 15, 2019 Part 2: War -- The Soldiers Larry interviews soldiers who have turned their painful combat experiences into comedy, including a veteran whose injuries fuel his stand-up routine. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 15, 2019 Part 3: Race In the U.S., Larry explores how racial division becomes comic fodder for minorities and immigrants -- as well as underground alt-right humorists. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 15, 2019 Part 4: Gender Larry examines the way comedians in Saudi Arabia and media stars in Nigeria struggle against or reinforce misogynistic and homophobic attitudes. Details

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Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Larry Charles
Executive Producer
Larry Charles, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Mike Larocca
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Travel, Comedy, Stand-Up
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 15, 2019
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