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For that last part, every month we comb through the list of what's new on Netflix to see what's coming and going. With this research, we've kept an up-to-date list of the shows, movies and specials that will put a smile on your face and possibly have you laughing so hard you get tears in your eyes, all from the comfort of your own couch.
Our list of best comedy shows and movies on Netflix contains plenty of different styles, so whether you prefer dark comedy, satire or downright silliness, you're sure to find something you'll really love. Maybe you can even revisit some of your old favorites, as there's a wide enough selection to ensure that Netflix is one of the best streaming services.
Some of the best Netflix comedies included sitcoms that found a larger audience thanks to Netflix, such as "Seinfeld" (also on our best Netflix shows list) as well as stand-up specials from the likes of "Bo Burnham" and "Hannah Gadsby", just to name a few. We bet you'll discover something new and hilarious to keep you cracking up for years to come. And when you want something a bit more real, check out our best Netflix documentaries list.
On loan from HBO, Issa Rae's Insecure arrived with a ton of meta questions about Max sharing custody. Push those aside for a moment and realize that we should also be happy that Rae's show is getting a larger platform. Insecure explains the modern Black experience through the lens of Rae's own sense of humor, following long-time friends Issa (Issa Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji) in their late 20's.
Dark comedy BEEF, which comes from A24 and creator Lee Sung Jin, finds laughter inside of rage. And it all starts when a contractor named Danny (Steven Yeun) is on the wrong side of a parking lot where houseplant business owner Amy (Ali Wong) is trying to get out. Both are having very bad days, and they're both the kind of petty that creates a situation they should have been able to avoid.
The first three seasons of the amazing Comedy Central sketch-comedy show Key & Peele are now on Netflix, and you don't need to stand in line for a hug with the president to get them. This series gave us our introduction to its titular comedy geniuses well before we knew that one of them was a modern horror god. So, watch all of Key and Peele's first three seasons chronologically before you start taking notes on your favorite episodes, and treasure each of their weird characters. From Key's Mr. Garvey and his inability to pronounce white names to Peele's lonely Wendell Sanders, Key and Peele is amazingly rewatchable.
Freeridge focuses on sisters Gloria (Mejia) and Ines (Salaz) who bring their own extra drama to their South Central Los Angeles. And if Mejia isn't a familiar name to you yet, she should be. Recently caught stealing scenes on Abbott Elementary and Curb Your Enthusiasm, Keyla Monterroso Mejia is a rising comedic force to be reckoned with. Gloria's the Type A-sister while Ines is used to leaning on her.
And in Freeridge, a series that spins out of Netflix Original On My Block, we track Gloria and Ines through a mystery involving a box that their they and their friends Demi (Wilson) and Cam (Trainor) believe is cursed.
Terry Seattle (Will Arnett) is a foolish detective who is really full of himself. So, it makes sense that he's about to get a series of even more clueless partners. And they're all celebrities, from Conan O'Brien to Kumail Nanjiani. Heck Marshawn Lynch and Sharon Stone show up. And while Arnett's clued in on the "story" of the cases of the week (so to speak), his celebrity partners (who must solve the crime) don't have a clue. So they'll have to work together to find said clues.
If Netflix has been losing all of your favorite shows? Well, the good news is that it houses arguably the greatest sitcom of all time. So hit play on Seinfeld (turn on the subtitles if you want to see what they're yadda-yadda-yadda'ing about) and enjoy the antics of four of the most selfish New Yorkers this side of Newman. Trying to figure out where to start? Check out our guide to the 11 best Seinfeld episodes to watch on Netflix, which has excellent episodes to watch during your own personal "summer of George."
I didn't expect to love Wednesday, a series where a teenage Wednesday Addams is dealing with burgeoning powers and trouble at school. First, she's expelled from Nancy Reagan High for simply defending her brother (with a completely malicious act of vengeance). Then, she's enrolled at Nevermore Academy, where her parents met. Here, she has to deal with a complicated social structure and a principal who is seemingly always out to thwart her.
Most of the humor in Wednesday comes from star Jenna Ortega's performance as the titular goth girl. Somehow able to make the character her own, Ortega drops droll, deadpan reactions to everything from the habits of her roommate Enid to the "normies" who live near Nevermore. Also, Luis Guzmn may not get a lot of time as her father Gomez, but he makes every moment count.
Rian Johnson's Knives Out was a twisty-turny noir that felt perfect. The news that Netflix hired Johnson for Knives Out 2 and 3? Well, that was met with a mix of excitement and potential disappointment. And while Glass Onion doesn't catch Knives Out's lightning in a bottle, it thankfully doesn't attempt to. Instead, detective Benoit Blanc (Craig) has a new pair of mysteries to solve, and it all begins with an invitation to hang out with a wealthy tech mogul (Norton) and his friends on a private island in Greece. The festivities are meant to center around a fake murder mystery, but that doesn't last long. While Glass Onion has a fantastic cast, it's Kate Hudson who gets the best lines.
The grossest gang in Hollywood is back, and they've even got new friends. Yes, Jackass has returned (again) with the B-sides version of Jackass Forever (which is on Paramount Plus). This movie has a lot more interviews with cast than you might expect, so get ready to hear what life on the Jackass Forever set and how they were one of the first sets to resume filming during Covid (which explains how Johnny Knoxville's hair went from black to silver).
And when you hear Knoxville say "it just felt good," you know he's not talking about the stunts. Because some of these stunts (the plexi-glass one in particular) didn't feel good for those involved. Just expect some revolting moments, especially newcomer Zach Holmes' human sashimi incident.
During these unprecedented times, sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Luckily, Netflix has a library full of comedies to help lift your spirits up and put a smile on your face. Below, Variety has compiled a list of the best comedies now streaming on the platform.
The Monty Python players take on a classic Authurian legend in this British cult classic. Follow along with the journey of legendary comedy troupe as the Knights of the Round Table in their hilarious quest for the Holy Grail.
This Golden-Globe nominated comedy stars the one and only Eddie Murphy in the biographical film based on comedian Rudy Ray Moore, who is best known for creating the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films.
Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman star in this dramedy from Oscar-winning filmmaker Noah Baumbach. Three estranged siblings reunite in New York for an event celebrating the career of their father.
This iconic animated film from Jerry Seinfeld follows Barry the Bee who is uninspired by working with honey. When he leaves the hive and speaks with humans for the first time, he finds out that people have been stealing and eating honey for centuries. To correct their wrongs, Barry takes off on a mission to sue humanity and obtain justice for his family.
Written and directed by Greta Gerwig in her solo directorial debut, the comedy follows the life of a seventeen-year-old and her complicated relationship with her mother. The ensemble cast includes Saoirse Ronan, Lucas Hedges, Timothe Chalamet and Beanie Feldstein.
This Australian musical is set in 1968 when four indigenous women form a group called The Sapphires who travel to Vietnam to entertain U.S. troops during the war. The film is based on the 2004 stage play of the same name, which is loosely based on a true story.
An unlikely bond between two neighbors is interrupted when the younger man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, which devastates his older neighbor and best friend. Mark Duplass and Ray Romano star in this film that will definitely make you shed a few tears.
Set in the 1960s, this dark comedy stars Michael Stuhlbarg as a Jewish physics professor whose life begins to fall apart both professionally and personally, leading him to seek advice from three rabbis.
The animated comedy, based on the book by Lois Lowry of the same name, follows the four Willoughby siblings as they embark on their own adventure to seek the true meaning of family after being neglected by their own parents.
This New Zealand rom-com, executive produced by Taika Waititi, comes with a twist. While some might pay a pretty penny to find love, two women are helping people get out of it. Jen and Mel start an agency where they assist individuals who want to break up with their significant other. Naturally, things get complicated when one of them falls in love with a client that puts a strain on the business and their relationship.
Jake Johnson stars as a small-time gambler named Eddie who agrees to watch a duffle bag for an acquaintance who is headed to prison. When he discovers the bag is filled with cash, Eddie finds himself unable to resist the temptation, landing him in debt with his friend who has been released from prison early.
From Ali Wong and Randall Park, this Netflix Original rom-com follows celebrity chef Sasha (Wong) who runs into her childhood friend Marcus (Park) for the first time in 15 years. Through chaotic family dinners and double-dates, the unusual couple navigate their feelings for each other.
Unlike the previous sequel, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the original Ghostbusters, Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson), and Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), get to play larger roles alongside the current generation of Ghostbusters in Frozen Empire. Under the guidance of Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) and Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon), Phoebe Spengler (Mckenna Grace) and her brother, Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), have come to New York to develop new technology for busting ghosts.
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