Dave Chappelle: Deep in the Heart of Texas
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 21, 2017
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7

Critic Reviews

  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    Mar 28, 2017
    60
    Though they’re wildly different shows, the strengths and weaknesses of Chappelle’s comedy comeback are consistent in each.
  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Mar 22, 2017
    60
    Both hours are full of sharp material on subjects ranging from Bill Cosby (it’s complicated) to Chappelle meeting O.J. Simpson (four times!) to why he once ditched a fundraiser in Flint, Michigan, to attend the Oscars (short answer: Chris Rock). Still, after a decade away from churning out content for the masses,Chappelle doesn’t seem very sure of what those masses want or expect from him anymore--and those are the moments when his specials are at their hilarious best and questionable worst.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jason Zinoman
    Mar 17, 2017
    50
    They generally fall into two categories: a tight, polished hour of jokes with a strong thematic core, or a rambling mosey through material interrupted by combative chats with the audience. “Age of Spin” is the first kind; “Deep in the Heart” is more the other.

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best TV Season of 2017

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. ghostface187
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    I can't believe dave is back , the show was amazing it felt like if he never left . usual dave show nothing but funny stories ,and a greatI can't believe dave is back , the show was amazing it felt like if he never left . usual dave show nothing but funny stories ,and a great fun time .… Full Review »
  2. koker93
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    One of the funniest comedy special in the last year. Thanks Dave. He could release a 7 hour tape of his sets in clubs working out materialOne of the funniest comedy special in the last year. Thanks Dave. He could release a 7 hour tape of his sets in clubs working out material and I would probably love that too.… Full Review »
  3. iCronic
    Aug 6, 2017
    8
    Slightly weaker than The Age of Spin. Hopefully his netflix deal expands trough multiple years and he drops another couple of comedy specialsSlightly weaker than The Age of Spin. Hopefully his netflix deal expands trough multiple years and he drops another couple of comedy specials for me to enjoy… Full Review »
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