Best-Reviewed Comedy Specials 2018

Critics Consensus: Hannah Gadsby: Nanette brilliantly moves modern comedy into nakedly honest new territory, pivoting from dry humor to raw, powerful storytelling.

Synopsis: Australian comic Hannah Gadsby reshapes standard stand-up by pairing punchlines with personal revelations on gender, sexuality and childhood turmoil.

Starring: Hannah Gadsby

Directed By: Madeleine Parry, Jon Olb

Critics Consensus: Chris Rock reasserts his credentials as one of comedy's preeminent figures in Tamborine, an introspective standup act delivered with fresh sensitivity and trademark exuberance.

Synopsis: Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Chris Rock, who redefined stand-up comedy with his hilarious and brilliant takes on relationships, race and society, comes to Netflix... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Chris Rock

Directed By: Bo Burnham

Critics Consensus: Ali Wong emerges a mother still perturbed in Hard Knock Wife, a hilariously honest hour of comedy that highlights the joys and oh boys of motherhood with fearless energy and just the right amount of squirmy detail.

Synopsis: Two years after the hit "Baby Cobra," Ali Wong is back with another baby bump -- and a torrent of hilarious truths about marriage and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ali Wong

Directed By: Jay Karas

Critics Consensus: John Mulaney incisively describes his own befuddlement with the modern world in this uproariously funny deconstruction of manners, relationships, and religion.

Synopsis: John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.

Starring: John Mulaney

Directed By: Alex Timbers