Dave Chappelle: The Closer (FREE)

Chappelle spent significant portions of the special addressing his history with the LGBTQ+ community, specifically making jokes about gender identity and transgender people.

Professional critics gave it a much lower approval rating (around 40%), with some describing it as "joyless" or "preachy". Dave Chappelle: The Closer

The special ignited internal and external protests that pressured Netflix leadership. According to Rotten Tomatoes , the special maintained

The reception highlighted a sharp divide between professional critics and general audiences. According to Rotten Tomatoes

He argued that some queer and trans individuals benefit from "white privilege," suggesting they are more protected than Black men in America.

Netflix employees organized a mass walkout to protest the company’s decision to platform the special.

According to Rotten Tomatoes , the special maintained a high audience score (around 96%), with fans praising Chappelle's raw storytelling and willingness to challenge "cancel culture".