Hannah Gadsby: Something Special

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Hannah Gadsby: Something Special

2023

1h 14m

Comedy

LGBTQ+

Stand-Up

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A panicky proposal. A novelty wedding cake. A fateful bunny encounter. Hannah Gadsby shares tales of love and marriage in this feel-good comedy special.

Critics Consensus

While Something Special is more of a conventional routine than Hannah Gadsby's fans might've become accustomed to, the comedian retains their deft knack for intimate storytelling.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

05/17/2023

It's a bit of a departure, but one that in no way takes away from the analytical skill and storytelling prowess they're known for.

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Sa'iyda Shabazz

Autostraddle

05/12/2023

The basis for Something Special is Gadsby’s 2021 marriage to their producer Jenney Shamash, who they affectionately call Jenno throughout the show.

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Craig Jenkins

New York Magazine/Vulture

05/09/2023

The new special charms as an affecting queer love story and slice of life on the spectrum, but what it’s best at is threading a long, involved yarn where tiny, offhand details turn out to be seeds for a plot twist soon to sprout.

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

06/02/2023

After bearing personal trauma in the 2018 breakout, Gadsby proves to still be funny, with crack timing.

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

05/24/2023

Something Special is just a good night in on the couch. Just the way Gadsby likes it.

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Veronica Lee

The Arts Desk

05/16/2023

4/5

The comic is perkier and more physical in performance than we've previously seen, while the show itself is less meta than previous hours -- but it nonetheless delivers a powerful comedic punch.

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Millie S

@RT88085855 02/24/2025

I thought it was pretty ok...until that ending. That's when I could REALLY appreciate it. Looking back, it's pretty brilliant.

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Ceris T

@RT40804642 01/01/2025

Hannah never disappoints. The stories are real, honest and surprising. Loved it.

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DYLANZS W

@RT72238365 01/14/2024

Comedy is supposed to be raw and funny not bland and boring

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@RT02548992 09/11/2023

She actually tried to be funny in this one and it was serious cringe, especially with the constant canned laughter

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Geaux P

@RT95955877 09/07/2023

Unwatchable. Not funny in the slightest.

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Jens B

@Jens97 07/11/2023

Yes, this doesn't have the impact of Nanette. Put that thought aside, and you will get a really good comedy special with some classic Gadsby spice in there.

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Synopsis

A panicky proposal. A novelty wedding cake. A fateful bunny encounter. Hannah Gadsby shares tales of love and marriage in this feel-good comedy special.

Director: Jenney Shamash
Screenwriter: Hannah Gadsby
Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Comedy, LGBTQ+, Stand-Up
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2023
Runtime: 1h 14m