He dissects the absurdity of online interactions, sharing stories of "Twitter wars" with "ordinary punters" to illustrate how opinions are often valued as highly as truths.
The special was heavily criticized by LGBTQ+ groups and some reviewers for segments they described as "anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes" and for "punching down" at marginalized communities. You can watch the full special on Netflix . Ricky Gervais: Humanity (TV Special 2018) - IMDb
Fans and some critics praised the special for its sharp wit, immaculate timing, and the "evolution" of his stand-up style, with many considering it his most personal work to date.
Gervais shares personal anecdotes about his "eating years," the physical toll of getting older, and his decision not to have children.
Despite the title and his cynical persona, he clarifies that while people aren't his favorite animal—that would be dogs —he actually finds humanity "alright" after seeing the world on tour. Notable Segments
Shifting away from his typical stage persona, he shares genuine, "humanizing" stories about his childhood in Reading and his prankster brothers. Critical Reception
Gervais spends a significant portion of the set addressing the backlash to his jokes (particularly from his Golden Globes hosting stints) and arguing that "you can laugh at bad things without being a bad person".
Ricky Gervais: Humanity May 2026
He dissects the absurdity of online interactions, sharing stories of "Twitter wars" with "ordinary punters" to illustrate how opinions are often valued as highly as truths.
The special was heavily criticized by LGBTQ+ groups and some reviewers for segments they described as "anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes" and for "punching down" at marginalized communities. You can watch the full special on Netflix . Ricky Gervais: Humanity (TV Special 2018) - IMDb Ricky Gervais: Humanity
Fans and some critics praised the special for its sharp wit, immaculate timing, and the "evolution" of his stand-up style, with many considering it his most personal work to date. He dissects the absurdity of online interactions, sharing
Gervais shares personal anecdotes about his "eating years," the physical toll of getting older, and his decision not to have children. Ricky Gervais: Humanity (TV Special 2018) - IMDb
Despite the title and his cynical persona, he clarifies that while people aren't his favorite animal—that would be dogs —he actually finds humanity "alright" after seeing the world on tour. Notable Segments
Shifting away from his typical stage persona, he shares genuine, "humanizing" stories about his childhood in Reading and his prankster brothers. Critical Reception
Gervais spends a significant portion of the set addressing the backlash to his jokes (particularly from his Golden Globes hosting stints) and arguing that "you can laugh at bad things without being a bad person".
