Dave Chappelle: The Closer Now

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

Released in October 2021, Dave Chappelle: The Closer is the sixth and final installment of Chappelle's comedy special series for Netflix . While it was a viewership success, ranking as the fourth most popular title on the platform shortly after its debut, it became one of the most polarizing cultural moments in recent comedy history due to its commentary on the LGBTQ+ community. Dave Chappelle: The Closer

Organizations like GLAAD and the National Black Justice Coalition condemned the special, calling it transphobic and warning that such rhetoric could incite real-world harm. Professional critics gave it a much lower approval

The special ignited internal and external protests that pressured Netflix leadership. Dave Chappelle: The Closer