Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh

I can't find enough words to say how much I love this special. The insights Gary Gulman provides into life in the midst of depression are profound, and yet he does it in an authentic and accessible way that is also genuinely funny. If you or a loved one suffers from depression: watch this. Stop everything and watch it.

One other reviewer here said this is the end of Gulman's career, claiming it's a shame. It may well be the end of his career in its old form, but it's the beginning of something much better. And it's not a shame...it's a triumph.

This is how it ends. I've seen comedians leave their normal act or shtick to become more honest, truthful, and real. The problem is they never go back. The old Gary specials are gone. His career is likely done for the most part. Sad because he was one of the best.

Its a combination of him doing a live stand-up, after recovering from a mental health issue over a long period of time, mixed with documentary footage of him showing us his childhood home, talking to his mom, some of his day to day life etc. He is definitely funny in the stand-up and the slice of life portions do a good job of showing his life and helping to tell his complex and moving story...all the way from his childhood. I really liked it, for what it says on mental health, while also being strong enough on its own comedy wise. Probably one of my favorite of the comedy specials from HBO in some time.

I really enjoyed this comedy special. Gary Gulman shared what many people go through. He was open about what he has experienced. It was emotional. I laughted and I cried. And that's a good thing. Another reviewer wrote about what a shame it was that his career in comedy is probably over now, and I have to disagree with this person.

Gulman's great comedy, as usual, mixed with a very personal message regarding depression and it's treatment. Hilarious and moving all at once.