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This special made me laugh out loud multiple times and for me that's an A+. I've always loved his work and this one doesn't disappoint. Some people (and many reviewers on IMDB with low ratings) can't see his genius. He turns into the skid more and more each time which makes him even more brilliant and hilarious. If that isn't enough, watching the critics squirm each time is the icing on the cake. Chappelle is one of the greatest comedians of our time and if you can't see that, then you have no sense of humor. He's made fun of virtually everyone throughout his career, including me, and I've laughed the entire time. In fact, one of his jokes in this special made me nearly spit my food out. Granted it was a joke I can't personally tell but it was absolutely brilliant. So if you don't have a soft skin, watch this special and you're likely to get a few good laughs.

For starters, this movie is way too slow, long, and mostly uninteristing. It's a shame considering the tragic story it seeks to tell. Leonardo DiCaprio is starting to lose his luster and was severely misplaced as a WWI veteran who's pushing 50 but was continually portrayed as an young man. De Niro has never been a good actor and this film highlights how mediocre he's always been. Go back and watch any Scorsese/De Niro film, and you'll realize how overrated they both are. Yes, I'm talking about films like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Casino, Cape Fear, and even Goodfellas. Most people believe these are good movies because the critics tell you they are, but if you can watch them with an open mind you'll realize how terrible they all are. This movie follows the same pattern of bad storytelling and bad acting. To make matters worse, it portrays the Osage people in a very bad light.

If you like fantasy, maybe this show is for you. There's almost nothing realistic about it. It's entertaining, but those of us in the know roll our eyes throughout the entire thing. To be clear, there have been many great women in the military and intelligence career fields. This show takes that idea to a Marvel level. No, there are no female "Operators" despite those few news articles you might've read. It's simply not true. Keep the fantasy to shows that don't pretend to be realistic. Taylor Sheridan really missed the mark with this one. All the talent in the world couldn't save this mess. Hard pass from here on out.