Ricky Gervais: Humanity May 2026

Released in 2018 as his first stand-up special in seven years, is a provocative exploration of celebrity, aging, and the "epidemic of offense" in modern society. Filmed during his record-breaking world tour, the special finds Gervais deconstructing the mechanics of comedy and defending his right to be "objectionable" in an era of heightened social sensitivity. Core Themes & Philosophy

Gervais "doubles down" on his controversial Golden Globes monologue, deconstructing the joke to argue that the target was Jenner's legal history rather than her gender identity. Ricky Gervais: Humanity

Gervais shares personal anecdotes about his "eating years," the physical toll of getting older, and his decision not to have children. Released in 2018 as his first stand-up special