Same Time Tomorrow

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.