Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material

This was my first Jimmy Carr special and it is full of various types of (very cleverly written) one-liners that you'll either absolutely enjoy or totally hate.

If dark and 'offensive' comedy is your thing, you should check this out. If you like standup but this style isn't your thing, stay away from this unless you want to get your BP high.

There are basically three groups of reviews of this show: people who like Jimmy for his offensive material and therefore think he can do no wrong (and any criticism is invalid). People who find his material beyond-the-pale offensive and hate him. I'm in the third category. I'm a big fan and have watched all of his standup shows many times. His first Netflix special was great, although I had a vague feeling at times that I'd heard some of the material before. His second Netflix special -- the "greatest hits" show -- was by definition disappointing if you already knew his material. So I had great hopes for this show, which I expected to be all new. And although he does hit the mark occasionally, you can kind of guess where he's going all the time. He's still a fantastic performer, but there's definitely less of the sharp wordplay that was a big part of his fame.

This is a top 10 special no doubt. Should go alongside some of the great specials of all time.

I've seen em all, he's a pros pro. Halfway through the special, he's such a G, he asks the audience to start heckling him. Carr puts the C in confidence, definitely rewatchable. A+

It's hilarious after you watch this special that will be the first thing that comes to your mind. These one star reviews were literally his point about people who get offended at everything and go on the attack. This show was nothing short of brilliant, original and very funny. But if you're, as Jimmy would say, "fine China" and easily offended then skip this one. It's definitely not for weak people. Which is what makes it so refreshing, the humor is hardcore but very funny. Bravo, Mr. Carr.

This was partly funny but sadly it seems that Jimmy is getting old and scared of being cancelled. He can still joke about pedophiles but not about BLM. He is playing it safe throughout. His Covid-19 rant was a bit pathetic. He used to be edgy but that is now just ancient history.