Chris Gethard: Career Suicide

TV-MA

2017

1 hr. 29 min.

Comedy

Stand-Up

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9 Reviews

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74%

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harrison r

Chris Gethard is not at all funny. This special is him whining about how sad he is, because he can't quite accept the truth: He is not a comedian. He is a sweet guy who gives others a place to act silly, but this contains almost no comedy, and the emotional part is entirely because he won't quit the job he is not built for. Hey Chris: Not everyone needs to be a comedian! When will you fill up the attention-craving hole your parents and teachers gave you? You're famous! Stop trying to get attention and do something useful with your life. Go become a nurse! Or a mentor even.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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not sure why anyone thought him funny. One of the unfunniest shows I've seen!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

One of the greatest comedy specials of all-time. Period.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Kimberly Senior

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Chris Gethard

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Judd Apatow

Executive Producer

Chris Gethard

Executive Producer

Chris Gethard

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Brian Stern

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Jason Seligson

New York Magazine/Vulture

Career Suicide is hilarious, deeply sad, and ultimately cathartic to watch. Over the course of 90 minutes, Gethard forges an intimate level of trust with the audience.

Aug 6, 2019

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David Sims

The Atlantic

He's brought that genuineness to a format-the comedy special-that can be quite restrictive, transforming Career Suicide into something much more akin to an open, casual conversation with an old friend.

Jan 9, 2018

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Ariana Bacle

Entertainment Weekly

It's good because he is vulnerable and honest and funny and hopeful, a deft storyteller and living proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel - and that, sometimes, there's even light inside it, too.

Rated: A-

Jan 9, 2018

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Audra Schroeder

The Daily Dot

Career Suicide does feel a bit long, but it's clear Gethard wanted to take his time. He gets people to laugh at the fact that sometimes people break, and there's always a way to put yourself back together.

Jan 9, 2018

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Graham Techler

Paste Magazine

But what separates Gethard from the rest of his class is his uncanny ability to pull off moments of pathos without a shred of ironic detachment.

Rated: 10/10

Jan 9, 2018

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Director: Kimberly Senior
Executive Producer: Judd Apatow, Chris Gethard, Brian Stern, Mike Berkowitz, Anna Wenger, Marcus Raboy
Screenwriter: Chris Gethard
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Comedy, Stand-Up
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2017