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Louis C.K. Returns to Netflix with New Special
16 Jun
Summary
- Louis C.K.'s new comedy special, 'Ridiculous,' is set to release on June 30.
- This marks his first major distributor special since 2017.
- He previously released four specials independently after a misconduct scandal.
Louis C.K.'s latest comedy special, titled "Ridiculous," is slated for release on Netflix on June 30. The trailer for the special features C.K. recounting placing his father in a retirement home.
"Ridiculous" contains material C.K. has been touring for approximately a year. This marks his first stand-up special distributed by a major company since 2017. Following a sexual misconduct scandal, C.K. independently released his previous four specials.
After allegations from five women surfaced, C.K. admitted to misconduct and issued an apology. This led to Netflix, FX, and HBO cutting ties with him. He briefly withdrew from public life before returning to comedy clubs. C.K. then self-released "Sincerely Louis C.K." in 2020, followed by three more independent specials.
