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Sam Morril

Netflix · 2022 · 44 min

Low-key, cynical joke construction from a New York club veteran.

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Sam Morril is at his best when constructing cynical, bait-and-switch jokes that subvert whatever touchy topic he initially brings up. In his first Netflix hour, he plays with the boundaries of political sensitivity by going after targets on both sides of the aisle while keeping his delivery quiet and conversational. Instead of preaching, he maintains a serene stage presence, letting the audience work through the tension of subjects like abortion and the public fixation on celebrity cancellations before delivering a cynical payoff.\n\nThe hour was recorded at The Den Theatre in Chicago and directed by James Webb. Released in 2022, it marked a major step up for Morril, who had spent the preceding years building a massive online following through self-released YouTube specials, rooftop sets during pandemic lockdowns, and co-hosting the podcast We Might Be Drunk. The material here highlights his signature efficiency, featuring notable bits about his struggling friends worrying about Dave Chappelle’s career and an unusually physical impression of someone battling a porn addiction.\n\nWhile some critics felt his desire to court taboo topics occasionally led him toward cheaper, more predictable material, the show remains a strong example of his club-honed craftsmanship. He peppers the scripted material with a generous amount of crowd work, turning casual interactions with the Chicago audience into easy springboards for his dry observational humor.

The set list

5 bits

  1. Chicago shooting launch bit

    Opens with 'Finally, a shooting in Chicago that doesn't involve a teenager,' before pivoting quickly into commentary on police, BLM protests, and the TV show COPS.

  2. Snow White being problematic

    Deconstructs modern critiques of classic fairy tales, using strategic pauses and deadpan understatements to earn laughs before the punchline.

  3. Porn addiction confrontation

    Explores internet pornography consumption with rapid tags touching on shame, the Catholic Church, and pubescent memories, which provides the special's title.

  4. Celebrity controversy and Dave Chappelle

    Points out the absurdity of everyday people in difficult financial situations obsessing over the controversial remarks of wealthy celebrities.

  5. Addiction to TikTok

    Compares TikTok to crack, observing how the algorithm traps users into staring at their phones and losing track of time.

How it plays

Tone
Dark, dry, irreverent, and witty.
On stage
Deadpan, raspy-voiced, calm, and dry comic identity with an edgy and irreverent comedic stance.
Pace
Serene and steady cadence punctuated by skilled pauses and occasional energetic physical act-outs.
About
cancel culture, problematic media and fairy tales, social media and TikTok, porn addiction, politics and police, Dave Chappelle outrage

What the critics said

Received positive reviews for sharp punchlines, tight pacing, and calm joke-craft, alongside minor criticism concerning predictable edgelord humor and ableist jokes.

In the room: Engaged and cooperative club crowd filmed across seven performances, responding well to frequent crowd interactions.

Summed up from reviews, articles and listings. Sources: bbfc.co.uk, netflix.com, rottentomatoes.com, standupd.com, decider.com, pastemagazine.com, vulture.com, readysteadycut.com, en.wikipedia.org, sammorril.com.

Backstory

Filmed following a prolific pandemic output of YouTube releases; incorporates personal honesty, including mentioning being in therapy.

Details

Released
Taped
The Den Theatre, Chicago
Runtime
44 min
Where
Netflix
Director
James Webb
Topics
Before
Up on the Roof (2020)
After
You’ve Changed (2024)

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