Marc Maron: Panicked

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matthias s @Thescreenasvor Dec 14 As a Marc Maron fan, especially of his earlier specials, I obviously had to watch Panicked. And yeah, I enjoyed it — it’s solid, funny, very Marc — but it didn’t hit as hard as his best stuff. There’s a lot of social commentary here, which I get, but it’s not my favorite lane for him. I miss when he just went full ridiculous and unpacked his own mess: his anxiety, his family trauma, his weird, emotional relationship with his cats. That’s where Maron really shines. Still worth watching, just not peak Maron for me. See more fred a Nov 6 Bitter jealous comedian is not funny See more Jordy M Oct 2 Marc Maron: Panicked (2025) finds Maron in fiercely sharp form—restless on stage, brisk in pacing, and unusually energized. He frames the year’s cultural noise through a lens of anxiety and irony, pressing on contradictions without turning didactic. The comedy lands because it’s personal: Maron’s blend of vulnerability and prickly wit keeps the material humane even when the topics brush against uncomfortable truths. Stylistically, he’s more kinetic than in earlier specials, moving through ideas with fewer pauses yet maintaining a coherent thread. The observational bits about everyday frustrations are delivered with the kind of detail that makes the mundane feel alive, and his storytelling instincts smooth the jumps between themes so the hour feels cohesive rather than scattershot. What stands out most is his ability to balance edge and empathy. Maron navigates heavy territory with craft, letting humor diffuse rather than dismiss. The closing stretch ties disparate elements together with satisfying precision, leaving a sense of completeness without resorting to sentimentality. Smart, punchy, and personal—Panicked is one of Maron’s most engaging hours to date. See more Jo P @JoParkerBear Sep 30 It’s dark, it’s funny, but what surprised me the most is how comforting it was to hear someone else put a voice to my own anxieties. See more Neil G. @ngershman Sep 3 As a 61 yo, overly introspective Jew, I enjoyed him giving voice to My feelings. Not sure it’s for everybody, but it was entertaining. See more Sep 2 WOW this is comedy??? WOW just WOW See more Read all reviews

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