Dave Chappelle: The Closer

It takes courage to do this set, even for Dave Chappelle. He did a brilliant job. A true master of walking the fine line and this might be the last time you see him do it in a while.

Was it the funniest special? With the most jokes? - No, probably not.

Was it captivating and entertaining? - Hell, yes!

As most people have already understood: Dave Chappelle is not JUST jokes (anymore). He kind of transcended comedy in the past few years and grew into his role as a great story teller who holds the mirror up to society, talking about sensitive topics, making controversial statements while keeping his great punchlines. And you could feel that this special was particularly important to him.

For sure, I have laughed more in other specials of his but this doesn't mean the jokes or the special itself weren't as good, it's just different and I enjoyed every bit of it.

Although I understand and appreciate him talking about these sensitive and sometimes serious topics, I also hope we get to see him more light-hearted in the future again.

Dave has always been current, provocative, and funny asf and all in a good way since his days on the Chapelle show.

Then in 2020, he got a bit serious and perhaps a bit angrier with a show or two when we needed him the most during the riots, which was a bit of a disappointment to me. I thought he had lost his edge. However, The Closer showed that he didn't lose his edge, but is back in a strong sense with NFG.

This was so refreshing to see a comedian talk about whatever topic and not worry if he would get canceled. I hope more people will take notice and speak their minds and truth and not worry about consequences.

Definitely a must-watch.

Another stellar special by Chappelle. He goes all in once again.

Even if most think they are funny and like a good time laughing, real humor is not for everybody. Laughing about ourselves is not for most humans and we live in a time that every single tweet/joke/phrase offends some people, who don't even try to understand the other side or the goal of a simple joke. People are not ready, people don't want to laugh about themselves.

Dave Chappelle is probably the best ever and people who really understand humour will always care and recognise that. This show is more serious than usual on him but with a perfect balance between humor and lessons. He will never be cancelled.