Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: March 21, 2017

Summary: This comedy special was filmed in 2016 at Los Angeles' Palladium and is one of the three scheduled in 2017 for Netflix.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Collider Evan Valentine

Mar 22, 2017

When all is said and done, these specials are most assuredly worth your time. They are excellent representations of the art form of standup comedy, delivered by a master of his craft. Read full review

Verne Gay

Mar 17, 2017

With his 2000 show, HBO’s “Killing Them Softly,” as another baseline for the best of Chappelle’s TV standup, this one’s right up there, too--not quite its equal, but close. Read full review

Ray Rahman

Mar 17, 2017

He’s notably more frisky in Age of Spin, turning hot-button current events into philosophical quandaries. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Mar 17, 2017

The comic’s unexpected swerves and inspired segues are often the best thing about the specials. Read full review

Jason Zinoman

Mar 17, 2017

A tight, polished hour of jokes with a strong thematic core. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Mar 22, 2017

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. Read full review

David Sims

Mar 28, 2017

Though they’re wildly different shows, the strengths and weaknesses of Chappelle’s comedy comeback are consistent in each. Read full review

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Teamguy100

Mar 22, 2017

loved it, its a great long awaited, and slightly needed comeback, he's the same controversial, and offensive standup comic we knew back in 2004 an this will supply plenty of laughs

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hydrallus

Apr 24, 2017

He's on the top of his game. His rhythm is not unlike jazz or a skilled lyricist. I'm glad we have Dave back in our living rooms. Between his topical "rants" and nonstop callbacks this had me in tears from beginning to end.

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Gerbelmancer

Apr 6, 2017

The best thing about Dave Chappelle is that he doesn't give a **** about what the press says about him. He is good, regardless of what any rating system or metacritic score says about his standup. If you want an entertaining and thought provoking hour of entertainment, give it a shot andThe best thing about Dave Chappelle is that he doesn't give a **** about what the press says about him. He is good, regardless of what any rating system or metacritic score says about his standup. If you want an entertaining and thought provoking hour of entertainment, give it a shot and make up your own damn mind.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Scraper

Mar 24, 2017

Chappelle's honesty and earnestness elevates him above the rest. I find it interesting to hear the truth about his whereabouts and his take on modern culture. His perspective on the generations were also funny and insightful.

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TheZeroPercent

Mar 23, 2017

Chappelle slew his SNL monologue. He went on a few talk shows and his interviews were REALLY funny. So, maybe my 'expectations' were a little high, cause even though he delivers some genuinely funny comedy in his special, and he does fine, IDK I was just expecting to get my socks blownChappelle slew his SNL monologue. He went on a few talk shows and his interviews were REALLY funny. So, maybe my 'expectations' were a little high, cause even though he delivers some genuinely funny comedy in his special, and he does fine, IDK I was just expecting to get my socks blown off, and to have need an oxygen mask to make it trough the laughing.
IMO it was one of Chappelle's main reason for quitting back in 03-05. I think part of him knew he couldn't 'deliver'. I mean that is honorable, turning down a free Scrooge McDuck fortune just because you are scared you can't give the fans what they desire.

Dave is a master of his craft IMO, one of my favorites of all time.
But, Mr. Chappelle if you are reading this(first, you are smart) consider being more than only a comedian, I mean, you have the persona to be today's Martin Luther King, Or someone like that. Do not be scared to 'get serious' and blow people's minds with reality, instead of leaning only on comedy to sway the listerners. Just an opinion, from a nobody, who really thinks you are a top notch talent, and a very unique and gifted human being. The higher ups have given you much, and you are very aware that MUCH is required.… Expand

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TimW001

Apr 10, 2017

This is an okay act. I wouldn't say it's the strongest of Dave Chappelle's bits, it's not as strong as his old act. But it's okay. Starts pretty well, weak mid, and strong closing.

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MeiLongDong

Aug 27, 2019

It wasn't exactly the feel good stand up I was hoping for. There are some funny hits, but there are also some misses that are just awkward. He kind of comes off disgruntled and insensitive to the easily offended (I wouldn't recommend watching this with your mom) often touching on subjectsIt wasn't exactly the feel good stand up I was hoping for. There are some funny hits, but there are also some misses that are just awkward. He kind of comes off disgruntled and insensitive to the easily offended (I wouldn't recommend watching this with your mom) often touching on subjects that are definitely not light hearted (jokes about Nicole Simpson being murdered for example). Not terrible, but also not the spectacular return I was hoping for.… Expand

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  Air Date: March 21, 2017
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