Hannah Gadsby: Something Special

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Hannah Gadsby: Something Special

2023

1h 14m

Comedy

LGBTQ+

Stand-Up

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A panicky proposal. A novelty wedding cake. A fateful bunny encounter. Hannah Gadsby shares tales of love and marriage in this feel-good comedy special.

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Critics Consensus

While Something Special is more of a conventional routine than Hannah Gadsby's fans might've become accustomed to, the comedian retains their deft knack for intimate storytelling.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's a bit of a departure, but one that in no way takes away from the analytical skill and storytelling prowess they're known for.

May 17, 2023

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Sa'iyda Shabazz

Autostraddle

The basis for Something Special is Gadsby’s 2021 marriage to their producer Jenney Shamash, who they affectionately call Jenno throughout the show.

May 12, 2023

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Craig Jenkins

New York Magazine/Vulture

The new special charms as an affecting queer love story and slice of life on the spectrum, but what it’s best at is threading a long, involved yarn where tiny, offhand details turn out to be seeds for a plot twist soon to sprout.

May 9, 2023

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

After bearing personal trauma in the 2018 breakout, Gadsby proves to still be funny, with crack timing.

Jun 2, 2023

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

Something Special is just a good night in on the couch. Just the way Gadsby likes it.

May 24, 2023

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Veronica Lee

The Arts Desk

The comic is perkier and more physical in performance than we've previously seen, while the show itself is less meta than previous hours -- but it nonetheless delivers a powerful comedic punch.

Rated: 4/5

May 16, 2023

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Millie S

I thought it was pretty ok...until that ending. That's when I could REALLY appreciate it. Looking back, it's pretty brilliant.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/25

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Ceris T

Hannah never disappoints. The stories are real, honest and surprising. Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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DYLANZS W

Comedy is supposed to be raw and funny not bland and boring

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/08/24

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This is the w

She actually tried to be funny in this one and it was serious cringe, especially with the constant canned laughter

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/11/23

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Geaux P

Unwatchable. Not funny in the slightest.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/23

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Peter J

This is not special, it is painful. I don't understand why critics say this is good.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/23

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Synopsis

A panicky proposal. A novelty wedding cake. A fateful bunny encounter. Hannah Gadsby shares tales of love and marriage in this feel-good comedy special.

Director: Jenney Shamash
Screenwriter: Hannah Gadsby
Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Comedy, LGBTQ+, Stand-Up
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2023
Runtime: 1h 14m

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