Fans and some critics praised the special for its sharp wit, immaculate timing, and the "evolution" of his stand-up style, with many considering it his most personal work to date.
The special was heavily criticized by LGBTQ+ groups and some reviewers for segments they described as "anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes" and for "punching down" at marginalized communities. You can watch the full special on Netflix . Ricky Gervais: Humanity (TV Special 2018) - IMDb Ricky Gervais: Humanity
Despite the title and his cynical persona, he clarifies that while people aren't his favorite animal—that would be dogs —he actually finds humanity "alright" after seeing the world on tour. Notable Segments Fans and some critics praised the special for
Gervais spends a significant portion of the set addressing the backlash to his jokes (particularly from his Golden Globes hosting stints) and arguing that "you can laugh at bad things without being a bad person". Ricky Gervais: Humanity (TV Special 2018) - IMDb
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.
A surreal flight of fancy involving "species reassignment surgery" to become a chimp named Bobo, used to satirize arguments around identity.
Shifting away from his typical stage persona, he shares genuine, "humanizing" stories about his childhood in Reading and his prankster brothers. Critical Reception