Best of Netflix stand-up comedy from 2020

Netflix has added more to the stand-up comedy scene in the past year alone, with a variety of content coming in from all over the world. Integrating culture, politics and other very important issues through stand-ups was what made these shows enjoyable and rich in content. Here are our picks for the best pieces of stand-up comedy released by Netflix in 2020.

4 February 2021, 18:00 PM

UPDATED 5 February 2021, 00:00 AM

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Ari Eldjárn: Pardon My Icelandic

Ari Eldjárn: Pardon My Icelandic

This has to be the first Icelandic stand-up on Netflix, and Ari Eldjárn's spontaneous delivery made this set enjoyable to the fullest. The humorous introduction to the Icelandic culture and the humour on Nordic languages makes it stand out pretty well. You're definitely in for a good time with "Pardon My Icelandic".

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Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gill

Kanan Gill's honest and confessional portrayal of his journey through his physical and mental health issues makes this set stand out. His delivery is effortless as usual, and he makes an attempt to connect to people with his story. The strong build up of the set leaves you in awe by the end of it, yet keeps the elements of comedy intact.

Chris Rock: Total Blackout, The Tamborine Extended Cut

In this set, Chris Rock remixes his 2018 special titled "Tamborine". In this stellar set, Chris Rock takes the stage for a special filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity, racism and politics, issues that are even more relevant in recent times.

Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill

Jerry Seinfeld's 23 Hours to Kill is a precisely tooled set from a comedian who mastered his craft decades ago but never stopped working on it. With his trademark crankiness and stunts, Seinfeld takes us through the perils of life in general, especially in times like these.

Vir Das: For India

Vir Das introduces his country to a bunch of foreigners in his own quirky way. The set contains the mentioning of chronological events shaping the politics and thinking of Indians, along with an uncliched cultural representation of India in general. The subcontinental humour makes it way more personal and an interesting piece of comedy that we can relate to.