Louis C.K.: 2017: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: April 4, 2017

Summary: The first of two comedy stand-up specials filmed for Netflix was recorded at Washington, D.C.'s DAR Constitution Hall.

Genre(s): Comedy

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Verne Gay

Apr 3, 2017

The usual C.K. show--fresh, funny, smart, bleak, offensive, entertaining--with one minor demerit, for an overlong finish. Read full review

Jason Zinoman

Apr 3, 2017

2017 [is] a snapshot not so much of our time but of Louis C. K. in his prime, a tight hour and 15 minutes revealing a dizzying number of ways to get a belly laugh: misdirection, juxtaposition, silly voices, act-outs, rambling personal stories, sex jokes. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Apr 4, 2017

C.K.’s return to the stage showcases the confidence, charisma, and unflinching opinions you’ve come to love, and his material remains surprisingly off-kilter. Read full review

Collider Evan Valentine

Apr 4, 2017

Ultimately, while not necessarily being one of Louis’ all time greats, 2017 is another welcome addition to the Louis C.K. catalogue and a definite thumbs up for the Netflix stand-up comedy library. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Apr 4, 2017

He’s very good at making jokes that are carefully constructed and timed down to the syllable sound like ordinary conversation. He adds to his growing catalogue of acute observations about marriage and raising children, and articulates some differences between middle-aged Louis and his more youthful self. Read full review

David Wiegand

Apr 3, 2017

Along the way, Louis C.K. toggles between grouchy and apologetic, his two most oft-used standup comedy gears. He does this to such perfection that even the few moments when the content is weak or a tad forced, he still has his audience on the floor. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

Apr 4, 2017

A lot of this material is hilarious, but it’s hard not to be struck by how dire much of it is. Read full review

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Prosmooth

Apr 5, 2017

Is he a Mexican, Jewish, Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, Gay, Straight, Bisexual, Conservative, Liberal? Is he a writer, director, actor, or comic in his heart of hearts? I'm a fan and still not sure of any of those things. I'm sure he's smart and funny though. One of his best specials.

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Kd123

Apr 5, 2017

2017 is a return to form after his previous specials, Oh My God and Live at the Comedy Store, which were funny but didn't reach Louis-level greatness. 2017 is one of his sharpest sets with well-crafted bits and clever one-liners. However, your mileage may vary; a lot of people may be turned2017 is a return to form after his previous specials, Oh My God and Live at the Comedy Store, which were funny but didn't reach Louis-level greatness. 2017 is one of his sharpest sets with well-crafted bits and clever one-liners. However, your mileage may vary; a lot of people may be turned off by the darkness of his bits on abortion and suicide. For me, I enjoyed it all. Check it out for yourself.… Expand

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sVc

Apr 11, 2017

I'm always afraid when CK puts out a new stand up special that it's going to be a disappointment; only because he has always proved to be so funny and so authentic, that at some point it's going to fade away. Happy to say, he is still on a superb role. The ability he has to churn out newI'm always afraid when CK puts out a new stand up special that it's going to be a disappointment; only because he has always proved to be so funny and so authentic, that at some point it's going to fade away. Happy to say, he is still on a superb role. The ability he has to churn out new jokes is so impressive and to be able to craft them so well is amazing to me. I don't think much more needs to be said. I think he's a genius comic and story teller. I don't know how long such a streak can last, but glad to tell you it hasn't ended yet.… Expand

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MherA

Apr 4, 2017

It is really sad to see Louis CK not funny.

Compared for example with his masterpiece at Beacon Theater in 2011, this one nowhere near. I think Louis needs to take a break for some time.

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andarial6670

Apr 8, 2017

I didn't enjoy this special, even though I very much liked his preceding stand ups. The jokes are all new, but not as polished. For instance, the opening joke about equating abortion to taking a **** felt too extended, and poorly thought out, as if he was trying to force it too much.

II didn't enjoy this special, even though I very much liked his preceding stand ups. The jokes are all new, but not as polished. For instance, the opening joke about equating abortion to taking a **** felt too extended, and poorly thought out, as if he was trying to force it too much.

I remember one time Louis talked about the influence George Carlin had on him, and when Louis asked him how he was able to churn out new jokes and ideas so successfully, George told him that he 'started over' each time, from nothing. And what resulted was brilliance, and when you saw his performance you would think "this is original, this is something he really believes in, and has put a lot of his effort into". That's what Louis CK was at Bacon theater.

In contrast, in Louis CK 2017, it seems as if he went back to his old pre-George-Carlin-inspiration methods. Instead of reinventing himself and creating memorable funny stories, I think he seemed to have taken the qualities of his past success and exaggerated them, like he was trying to reproduce something rather than make something new. This really isn't his best work.… Expand

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AltKnight

Apr 14, 2017

This was utterly disgusting. We get it, Louis, you're a New York liberal. The rest of the world doesn't want to hear a comedy special about a woman being allowed to kill babies because "THEY'RE IN DER BAJAYJAY LOL XDDDDDDD"

This guy's lost the plot. I wish I hadn't watched it, as IThis was utterly disgusting. We get it, Louis, you're a New York liberal. The rest of the world doesn't want to hear a comedy special about a woman being allowed to kill babies because "THEY'RE IN DER BAJAYJAY LOL XDDDDDDD"

This guy's lost the plot. I wish I hadn't watched it, as I previously liked Louis CK.… Expand

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Popeye5

Apr 16, 2017

This is the first time I have watched Louis and I must say it was a giant disappointment. A joyless humorless presentation with no rapport with the audience. The audience constantly laughed as though they were an automatic laugh machine conditioned by their expectations. I found nothingThis is the first time I have watched Louis and I must say it was a giant disappointment. A joyless humorless presentation with no rapport with the audience. The audience constantly laughed as though they were an automatic laugh machine conditioned by their expectations. I found nothing funny and cut it off after 40 minutes. Give me Chappelle any day.… Expand

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  Air Date: April 4, 2017
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