Louis C.K.: 2017
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 4, 2017
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

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

Critic Reviews

  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Apr 3, 2017
    91
    The usual C.K. show--fresh, funny, smart, bleak, offensive, entertaining--with one minor demerit, for an overlong finish.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jason Zinoman
    Apr 3, 2017
    90
    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.
  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Apr 4, 2017
    83
    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.
  5. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    Apr 4, 2017
    80
    It’s an impressive return--and a further indication that the hour-long comedy special is an art form with plenty of life left in it.
  6. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Apr 4, 2017
    80
    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.
  7. Collider
    Reviewed by: Evan Valentine
    Apr 4, 2017
    80
    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.
  8. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Apr 3, 2017
    75
    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.
  9. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Apr 4, 2017
    70
    A lot of this material is hilarious, but it’s hard not to be struck by how dire much of it is.

Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best TV Season of 2017
79
#79 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017

User Reviews

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 91
  3. Negative: 21 out of 91
  1. Scraper
    May 1, 2017
    4
    In Louis CK's new special he tends to move at a choppy pace, never getting his heart rate up or pushing towards exciting conclusions. He letsIn Louis CK's new special he tends to move at a choppy pace, never getting his heart rate up or pushing towards exciting conclusions. He lets his stomping manner through delicate topics do the heavy lifting for him. CK has always been bitter and irritated, but from the later seasons of his FX show up until "2017", his demeanor has grown incrementally depressed. I think he's reached a level of fame he's uncomfortable with so he's putting forth less effort. The material is unique as only he can present it, but it's less personal now and feels as though it's to push people away.… Full Review »
  2. ourman
    Apr 6, 2017
    1
    i'm a huge fan of Louis but this is awful. Absolutely charmless. No warmth at all. I made it through abortion, suicide, ISIS and Christianityi'm a huge fan of Louis but this is awful. Absolutely charmless. No warmth at all. I made it through abortion, suicide, ISIS and Christianity and gave up around the 20th minute after not one laugh.

    If he wanted to go hard then he has to have points that are better made than "abortion - it's not a black and white issue". Personally I like the stuff about Louis himself and his life. But this all grated. It was all in his same "screw you" voice which became too much really fast.    … Full Review »
  3. MherA
    Apr 4, 2017
    4
    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    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.    … Full Review »
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