Doin' Time: Uncut

Martin Lawrence spends a significant portion of his return to the stage reminding audiences of the physical, high-energy charm that made him a massive star in the 1990s. The show relies heavily on his classic persona, prioritizing theatrical facial expressions and broad, physical act-outs over tight, modern writing. His closing routine, an elaborate and graphic rant about feminine hygiene, reads as a deliberate callback to the infamous 1994 Saturday Night Live monologue that got him banned from NBC. Filmed at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, this 2016 Showtime release marked his first stand-up special in fourteen years. Coming off a long hiatus from the stage, Lawrence uses the hour to comment on President Obama, Bill Cosby, and the warnings on Viagra packaging. Critics noted that while his material on dating, cheating, and one-night stands felt somewhat dated, his loyal fan base welcomed the return of his signature style and infectious stage presence.