Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 21, 2017
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. Collider
    Reviewed by: Evan Valentine
    Mar 22, 2017
    100
    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.
  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Mar 17, 2017
    91
    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.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ray Rahman
    Mar 17, 2017
    83
    He’s notably more frisky in Age of Spin, turning hot-button current events into philosophical quandaries.
  5. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Mar 21, 2017
    80
    Two hour-plus stand-up specials premiere on Netflix today, and they’re both very good, one better than the other. ... The Age of Spin is a brilliantly organized concert that’s structured around O.J. Simpson.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jason Zinoman
    Mar 17, 2017
    80
    A tight, polished hour of jokes with a strong thematic core.
  7. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Mar 17, 2017
    80
    The comic’s unexpected swerves and inspired segues are often the best thing about the specials.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 81
  3. Negative: 4 out of 81
  1. TheZeroPercent
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    Chappelle slew his SNL monologue. He went on a few talk shows and his interviews were REALLY funny. So, maybe my 'expectations' were aChappelle 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.    … Full Review »
  2. Teamguy100
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    loved it, its a great long awaited, and slightly needed comeback, he's the same controversial, and offensive standup comic we knew back inloved 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… Full Review »
  3. ghostface187
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    yet again another amazing show . this show was better , and it went like five minutes , i loved every bit of it , non-stop funny stories andyet again another amazing show . this show was better , and it went like five minutes , i loved every bit of it , non-stop funny stories and references .… Full Review »
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