Gervais "doubles down" on his controversial Golden Globes monologue, deconstructing the joke to argue that the target was Jenner's legal history rather than her gender identity.
A surreal flight of fancy involving "species reassignment surgery" to become a chimp named Bobo, used to satirize arguments around identity. Ricky Gervais: Humanity
The special was heavily criticized by LGBTQ+ groups and some reviewers for segments they described as "anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes" and for "punching down" at marginalized communities. You can watch the full special on Netflix . Ricky Gervais: Humanity (TV Special 2018) - IMDb Gervais "doubles down" on his controversial Golden Globes
The special is structured less like a traditional joke-set and more like a series of on the state of the world. You can watch the full special on Netflix
Fans and some critics praised the special for its sharp wit, immaculate timing, and the "evolution" of his stand-up style, with many considering it his most personal work to date.
Shifting away from his typical stage persona, he shares genuine, "humanizing" stories about his childhood in Reading and his prankster brothers. Critical Reception