7 stand up comedy specials released in 2020 that will take you on a side-splitting ride, streaming on Netflix

With the weekend approaching, if all you're thinking about is how to do away with the lockdown blues, a rib-tickling stand-up special may be the answer. While there are a bunch of comedy acts releasing on OTT platforms every week, we've listed seven of the most entertaining ones that have come out this year so far. Grab a tub of buttered popcorn and get set for a hilarious streaming spree.

Hannah Gadsby: Douglas

Following her genre-bending stand-up special, Nanette, Hannah Gadsby's Douglas is another hilarious take on everyday life. The Emmy Award-winning comedian's acts are driven by a social message without sounding preachy, and attack questionable characteristics before we even realise it. You'll feel seen.

Streaming on Netflix

Leslie Jones: Time Machine

Reflecting on her awkward experiences, jovial times and celebrity encounters in an outrageously raw manner, Leslie Jones takes us through her growing years in this one-hour special. The raunchy comedy delivers everything, from her trials of seducing a prince, to her side-splitting wisdom pertaining to all ages.

Streaming on Netflix

Vir Das for India

Vir Das's witty commentary on everything from Bollywood films to the Vedas is sure to give you a chucklesome perspective. With his timely jokes and spot-on references, the comedian writes a love letter to all things Indian through his Netflix special.

Streaming on Netflix

Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill

The comedian, actor and YouTuber garnered much attention after his work on the Pretentious Movie Reviews with Biswa Kalyan Rath. In this stand-up special, he jokes about an old letter he had written to his future self, and reflects on whether or not he has stood up to his own expectations.

Streaming on Netflix

Kenny Sebastian: The Most Interesting Person in the Room

India's popular comic among the gen-z and millennials, Kenny Sebastian made his Netflix comedy special debut with an interesting viewpoint on daily life. His stand-up act will take you on a journey inside his head with rib-tickling thoughts, stories, opinions and observations.

Streaming on Netflix

Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis

If you think your twenties are the best years of your life, Taylor Tomlinson has an opinion. She's "too old to party, too young to settle", and confused about every life decision. Listen in as she reflects on the most complicated decade of our lives.

Streaming on Netflix

Tom Segura: Ball Hog

Tom Segura's 70-minute comedy feature is not for the faint-hearted. It gives you uncomfortable laughs while addressing fragile topics like managing expectations and following your dreams. How the comic boldly introduces the themes in a hilarious fashion is something to watch out for.

Streaming on Netflix

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