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

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  1. drlowdon
    Apr 12, 2017
    7
    This special is provided a decent amount of laughs but, for my money, this is far from being Louis C.K’s best work. As ever he isn’t afraid to approach potentially controversial subjects but he just never quite finds the same rhythm and timing that he’s managed in past routines.
  2. Prosmooth
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    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.
  3. Kd123
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    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 turned off by the darkness of his bits on abortion and suicide. For me, I enjoyed it all. Check it out for2017 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
  4. sVc
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    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 new jokes is so impressive and to be able to craft them so well is amazing to me. I don't think muchI'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

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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