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Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart is set to premiere on January 14, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. This new stand-up special marks Ari Shaffir's return to the streaming service since his 2017 special, Double Negative. Unapologetic as ever, Shaffir tackles risky subjects like terrorism, gun violence, and racism, bringing his unique dark and incisive comedy.
The special was taped at Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C., and directed and produced by Eric Abrams, along with Shaffir and Jordan Levy under the production company Tax Purposes, Inc. The runtime is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Ari Shaffir is a comedian, actor, and the host of You Be Trippin' Podcast with 100k subscribers. He is known for his cultural observations and distinctive style of stand-up. For years, he has been respected for his willingness to discuss sensitive subjects, making this new special highly anticipated by fans. He frequently appears as a guest on famous podcasts, including The Joe Rogan Experience.
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Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart is not his first special with Netflix but rather part of an overall deal including the re-release of his special, Jew. This particular special debuted on November 3, 2022, and as of January 14, 2024, it has garnered 7.5 million views on YouTube.
When and where to watch Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart?
Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart is scheduled to premiere on January 14, 2025, exclusively on Netflix at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (PT). As of now, Netflix is the sole platform where this special will be available for streaming.
To watch Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart, viewers will need a Netflix subscription. The Standard with Ads plan is priced at $6.99 per month, offering streaming on two devices in 1080p resolution with limited availability of titles.
The Standard plan, at $15.49 per month, allows ad-free streaming on two devices with Full HD quality and includes the ability to download content on two devices. The Premium plan, priced at $22.99 per month, provides ad-free streaming on up to four devices in 4K Ultra HD resolution, with downloads available on six devices and spatial audio for select titles.
Pricing may vary by country, so it’s best to check Netflix’s website or app for the most accurate pricing in specific regions.
Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart- What to expect?
In an interview with Deadline published on November 25, 2024, Ari Shaffier reflected on his Netflix deal, stating:
“Years of drug abuse has dulled my ability to feel jubilation over network deals but my mother will be able to brag about this to her friends at jazzercise, which is nice.”
In Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart, Ari Shaffir takes on some of the most controversial topics and finds the funny in them. He riffs on sensitive topics such as gun violence, racism, political mayhem, censorship, gay rights, antisemitism, and even opioid addiction. The special promises a blend of dark comedy and acute observations, not straying far from Shaffir's daring style.
Viewers can get a glimpse of what to expect from the trailer, which starts with Shaffir saying, "The thought of a dead black man gets me," setting the tone for the dark humor he is known for. The set design features a jungle in the middle of a forest, creating a strange contrast with the heavy themes.
While the jokes are edgy and A-rated, the visual theme is playfully innocuous, with garden and forest imagery set to the track Dreamcatcher by Pinc Louds.
More about Ari Shaffir: America's Sweetheart
The official logline of the special, according to IMDb, reads:
"From the joys of domestic terrorism, to the genius of Kanye West, Ari Shaffir figures out a way to find the positive in gun violence, racism, censorship, political upheaval gay rights, antisemitism and opioid abuse in this hilarious and darkly uplifting stand-up comedy special."
Aside from his stand-up, Ari Shaffir has served as an executive producer on several stand-up specials, including Adrienne Iapalucci's The Dark Queen on Netflix, Sal Vulcano's Terrified, and Big Jay Oakerson's Dog Belly. He co-created Comedy Central's hit storytelling show This is Not Happening, where he hosted the first three seasons.
Stay tuned for more updates.
