35 reviews
It's not Chappelle's Show, but it's the closest we've got to it since
Genuinely good sketch comedy shows are very very rare and trying to compare every one of them to Chappelle's Show is just an impossible bar to set. That being said, even Chappelle's Show had a few bits that didn't land either, it's just that it had more hits than misses and the high points were some all time greats.
So no, That Damn Michael Che isn't the next Chappelle's Show, but it's better than any other sketch comedy show I've seen since. It often feels like they forgot how to make a good sketch comedy seen since it and Little Britain finished back in the mid-2000s. This is the first sketch comedy series I've found since that gave me some regular moments where I would crack up laughing at some of the bits. I also like the way that some of the bits continue through the entire episode.
Well done Michael Che, I hope there are a few more series left in the tank.
So no, That Damn Michael Che isn't the next Chappelle's Show, but it's better than any other sketch comedy show I've seen since. It often feels like they forgot how to make a good sketch comedy seen since it and Little Britain finished back in the mid-2000s. This is the first sketch comedy series I've found since that gave me some regular moments where I would crack up laughing at some of the bits. I also like the way that some of the bits continue through the entire episode.
Well done Michael Che, I hope there are a few more series left in the tank.
So Much Talent At SNL...
Yet the show is consistently 80% awful, juvenile and often downright lame. It confuses me why there is such great talent and great writers - this show and 'I Think You Should Leave' are the 2 best examples of how great ideas, great writing and great execution make for a great show. I worried that this might not be consistent, onlyb ecause I was howling laughing through the first episode but it really maintains the great writing - and it's so great seeing the comedians featured.
- genious-35413
- May 6, 2021
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Hit and Miss
- inacan-90-894261
- Jun 7, 2022
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Brace yourself and get your laugh on
Really enjoyed season one! Season two is on a whole nother (level). Laughed to tears completely until my ribs hurt! Took me back to the days of Richard played real low on album in the basement with friends till our laughter gave us up.
Theme alone is a very funny spoof. In the under currents it is great comedy! Che is hitting on a lot of issues all at once but with the wit that true comedians have and give us to move thru today's social storms.
Theme alone is a very funny spoof. In the under currents it is great comedy! Che is hitting on a lot of issues all at once but with the wit that true comedians have and give us to move thru today's social storms.
A modern Chapelle show
A fantastic, creative take on political America. Michael Che's personal opinions are the center of the show, and it is very remeniscint of his stand up.
- vancebcunningham
- May 6, 2021
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Great - Binge watched it
Hilarious show, check it out.
Michael Che is super funny.
Michael Che is super funny.
- cartsghammond
- May 6, 2021
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Surprisingly good, i guess
Seeing mainstream guy not being pro left is refreshing. The show is 7, gave it an 8 though =) also shout out to my man Chris DiStefano, he had a vibe of Bill Burr in Chapelle Show.
- skagganauk
- May 6, 2021
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i actually enjoy it
If you have dry, off hand humor, this show will be funny to you. If you're kind of uptight & prefer fluffy humor, you won't. Like... these reviews were so dramatic lol but it's actually funny. This isn't SNL, this is specific to michael che. He made it clear that he has a dry sort of humor so idk why you'd expect anything different from HIS OWN SHOW. I laugh on every episode & i don't feel it's a ripoff of the chappelle show. I like dave chappelle too but michael che is his own comedian. Comparison is a thief of enjoyment!
- infjtiffany
- Jul 1, 2022
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very good
Michael Che does a half hour comedy show dealing with real world issues and with his style of sardonic humor to outlandish levels.
I know Michael Che only from SNL. I don't watch his standup. Still, I get his sense of humor and this show is all him. At least, it has his brand of comedy. I don't know how much of his life he's using. It is serious with the material but he spins it with wild humor. It lasted two seasons of only six episodes each. The obvious comparison is Atlanta or Chapelle. This is not quite up to that level. It is not as artistic as Atlanta or as hilarious as Chapelle. It is still very good.
I know Michael Che only from SNL. I don't watch his standup. Still, I get his sense of humor and this show is all him. At least, it has his brand of comedy. I don't know how much of his life he's using. It is serious with the material but he spins it with wild humor. It lasted two seasons of only six episodes each. The obvious comparison is Atlanta or Chapelle. This is not quite up to that level. It is not as artistic as Atlanta or as hilarious as Chapelle. It is still very good.
- SnoopyStyle
- Jul 20, 2024
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I'm a republican and this show is amazing!
I thought this show was going to be a super left leaning trump bashing nonsense but no...it's level pre 2016 comedy show and it's high quality. Show makes fun of everyone and I love it. I love the randomness, how it goes from zero to 100....dope show.....basing this off episode one.
That Damn Michael Che better have season 2 & 3 loaded
- mcintyre-16103
- May 7, 2021
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WANTED TO LOVE IT! NOPE
I had such high hopes for this show. It's just not funny. Makes you think but thats not why I watch a comedy. Too bad. Maybe he will get another show.
- overturfattorney
- Jul 29, 2021
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Funny and Well-Crafted Episodes
I rarely watch SNL so I didn't really know Michael Che well. I saw him with Seth Meyers on his show and I was convinced to check out this series. Glad I did.
I like that each episode has a recurring theme that they play around with like jazz improvisation. I'm on episode 3 as I write this and I've already laughed out loud (Yes, you can actually write that all the way out) several times. What would be mind-bogglingly absurd for most people (Whites, and anyone living where I do in Europe) is somehow routine for American Blacks-like taking the train to the hospital after a gunshot wound because the ambulance is too expensive.
"Know what I'm saying?" It's more like a comma. Now I know.
I like that each episode has a recurring theme that they play around with like jazz improvisation. I'm on episode 3 as I write this and I've already laughed out loud (Yes, you can actually write that all the way out) several times. What would be mind-bogglingly absurd for most people (Whites, and anyone living where I do in Europe) is somehow routine for American Blacks-like taking the train to the hospital after a gunshot wound because the ambulance is too expensive.
"Know what I'm saying?" It's more like a comma. Now I know.
- leftbanker-1
- May 6, 2021
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Hilarious!!
Pretty much a modern Chappelle show and it's hilarious. We needed this right now for comedy. Comedians are the ones that might get us through the woke cancel culture.
Clever
Funny Che. I think. I only have regular HBO. Love you boo.
- kathfatemi
- May 6, 2021
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Yeeeeeppppo!
If you don't like this you're prolly an easily offended flake! This show is like the modern Chappell show just with more jokes on both sides. You're just a square if you don't like this show.
Not Chappelle show
Either my expectations were too high or this show was that bad.
- nuamstergram
- Jul 29, 2021
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Confirmed my new found love for Che
I didnt quite enjoy him the first few seasons I watched him on SNL, thought he didn't have great delivery, but he grew on me, I now consider him top 3 WU anchors next to Norm and Seth.
This show was funny, it has exactly my kind of humor, and while I consider it to be funny, I think what really defines it is clever. I love everything about this, from Che's performance and how he shows us his thoughts on topical stuff to the great supporting cast (Kevin was hilarious as were the cameos from SNL alumni like Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner and specially Colin Quinn, who I hope can become a semi regular if this gets more seasons).
This show was funny, it has exactly my kind of humor, and while I consider it to be funny, I think what really defines it is clever. I love everything about this, from Che's performance and how he shows us his thoughts on topical stuff to the great supporting cast (Kevin was hilarious as were the cameos from SNL alumni like Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner and specially Colin Quinn, who I hope can become a semi regular if this gets more seasons).
- Brundlefly93
- Sep 5, 2021
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Excellent
It's the perfect comedy sketch show. Funny without trying too hard.
- kdwilliams779
- May 15, 2021
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Very funny!
I binged it and wish there were more episodes. I hope there's more in the works! I loved it!
- tamigirl1968
- May 12, 2021
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Absolutely hilarious
Some of these sketches brought me to tears crying in laughter. The bits relate to each other, and the episode theme just keeps getting funnier and funnier.
- henrygoodelman
- Jun 27, 2021
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Hilarious and unexpectedly enlightening
I absolutely loved this show and binge-watched it in one sitting. Hilarious! It also provides a fresh perspective on things right now using really funny cutaway sketches.
Gratingly unfunny
I couldn't make it past the third episode. A thoroughly repugnant show that is neither funny nor original. Everything from the jokes to the ideas seem stale and recycled.
- itsmekaustav77
- Jul 31, 2021
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Funny as hell.
Nonstop laughs. Smart, funny, and extremely clever. A+
- HOLYDIVER575
- May 22, 2021
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