Simon Amstell: Set Free

Just what i needed. Did not know of Simon before this and.... i love him ! So happy i came upon this on netflix !

It's more wholesome than shocking, more therapy than comedy and really more like listening to that one friend we all have that has had two beers too many and is sharing more than you like him to. It wasn't bad, just a tad tame.

Didn't know I was a Simon Amstell fan till watching this. He seems to see the world much like I do. Not the snarky host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks I'd been used to in the past. As irreverent as usual but with a deeper self awareness as he opens up about his life.

I am a little saddened and yet not surprised to see lower reviews than I believe this deserves. He addresses topics that are likely taboo to some, which I assume is the motivation for the low ratings.

I absolutely adored it. He has such a sweet and calming presence, and lovely delivery. He gets right to the meat of the matter regarding consciousness and offers solid and compassionate interpretations of the roots of homophobia. Then he brings in the subject of mind altering substances, which was a major delight for me to see in the midst of our current psychedelic renaissance.

I am so inspired and delighted that this is a prominent offering on Netflix.

Not hilarious kind of stand up but some parts are funny especially ones dealing with misogyny and 'life' in a dull, morose satirical kind of way. Mostly his self stories dealing with homosexuality, drugs, father's apathy and love in general.