Comedy Genre

Not all comedies are light hearted. This is the era of black (ie dark) comedy.
I include some of our faves.
I separated out Stand Up because you really have to be in the mood for some standup.
Just added this genre in fall 2019.

Stand-up Comedy Recommendations

Netflix

Seth Meyers Lobby Baby (Nov 5 2019, Minneapolis): Nice introduction to his family and lobby baby is a true story as evidenced by the photo at the end of the show.

HBO

Sarah Silverman, A Speck of Dust (2017): Standup. Some political commentary. Nominated for an Emmy

HBO Comedy Recommendations

Mrs. Fletcher (Oct 27, 2019): Newly divorced by her husband, 45 year old Eve (Katheryn Hahn), becomes fascinated with online porn. She works in an assisted living facility. Highly entertaining 30 minute episodes.
Silicon Valley (2019 ongoing, series ends with episode 7 in December)
Barry (Season 2 complete in 2019; Season 3 unknown)
VEEP (series ended in 2019)

Netflix Streaming Comedy Recommendations

#BlackAF (April 17, 2020): Created by and starring Kenya Barris. Kenya is a writer/producer – not previously known as an actor – know for Black-ish, Grown-ish, and Girls Trip and has 6 children in real life. No that is not actually his family even though the show will convince you they are. Rashida Jones (daughter of Quincy Jones and Peggy Lipton) as his wife, Iman Benson as the lead of his 6 children in the show. Appears to have lots of improv. Very funny.

Living with Yourself (October 18, 2019): Dark Comedy Sci-fi starring Paul Rudd and Aisling Bea.

Netflix DVD Comedy Recommendations

JoJo Rabbit (2019): Written and Directed by Taika Waititi, starring Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Roman Griffin Davis. Winner Oscar or Best Adapted Screenplay. Lots of award nominations. Great film!