I had high hopes when I heard that Ricky Gervais’s new blockbuster Netflix stand-up special is titled Mortality. The idea of the sharp comic mind behind genius television such as The Office and Extras ...

Ricky Gervais will host a new stand-up special on Netflix, Ricky Gervais: Mortality, premiering on December 30. Filmed earlier this year at the London Palladium, the special is produced by Clyde ...

The Golden Globes delivered their usual mix of chaos, charm, and controversy on Jan. 11, 2026, but one moment cut through the noise: Ricky Gervais winning Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television for his ...

That “Ricky Gervais: Mortality” won for best comedy sends a message about the lack of respect given to stand-up. By Jason Zinoman Awards are silly, harmless fun — unless someone gives one to me. Then ...

Earlier this month, Ricky Gervais and Netflix announced that the actor/comedian's stand-up special Ricky Gervais: Mortality would be hitting the streaming service on December 30th. Filmed at the ...

Ricky Gervais is bringing his new stand-up comedy special to Netflix. Gervais has a long-standing relationship with the streaming service, as Mortality will be his fourth special to premiere on ...

Sarah Silverman and Ricky Gervais have landed their second Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, the Globes announced on Monday. Both were recognized for ...

Ricky Gervais has responded to one critic on social media who took issue with the content of his latest Netflix special, Mortality. The 64-year-old comedian's new special dropped on the streaming ...