Our take
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life is an HBO stand-up special from the Ted Lasso and Shrinking writer-performer. Expect adult sexual humor, strong profanity, and relationship jokes throughout a live comedy set. Stand-up format suits adults only
Uplifting themes
Uplifting themes of hope, connection, or perseverance in the story Uplifting behavior of hope, connection, or perseverance in the story
Story (may spoil tone)
Emmy-winning actor, writer, and comedian Brett Goldstein brings his irresistible charm and quick wit stateside for his first HBO stand-up special. Best known for the hit shows "Ted Lasso" and "Shrinking", Goldstein sheds his testy Roy Kent façade to share his hilarious insights on love, sex, masculinity, "Sesame Street", and everything in between.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language Stand-up format expects frequent strong profanity throughout
Stand-up format expects frequent strong profanity throughout
Sex / nudity Adult sexual humor central to relationship-themed set
Adult sexual humor central to relationship-themed set
Drugs / alcohol Expect strong language in club atmosphere, including Social drinking may
Expect strong language in club atmosphere, including Social drinking may
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Goldstein drops the grumpy TV persona for personal stories. How does persona differ from real life?
- Stand-up mixes vulnerability with shock humor. When did jokes feel honest versus edgy?