Louis CK Sets Netflix Special ‘Ridiculous,’ Hollywood Bowl Show

Louis C.K. returns to Netflix with a new stand-up special, “Ridiculous,” which will premiere on the streamer this summer.

The comic will also headline the Hollywood Bowl on May 5 as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Fest.

C.K. has been touring this new hour for nearly a year, headlining theaters, arenas and even small stadiums across the United States. “Ridiculous” marks his first special to be released by a major distributor since 2017, when he last partnered with Netflix. C.K. released his last four specials independently, following a sexual misconduct scandal that derailed his relationship with mainstream Hollywood.

In 2017, The New York Times published allegations of sexual misconduct against C.K. from five women, some of whom said C.K. had masturbated in front of them. Soon after, C.K. released a statement apologizing and admitting to the behavior, writing, “These stories are true.” The comic said he initially thought “it was okay because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first,” but then he came to understand there was an inherent power dynamic between him and the women, and “I wielded that power irresponsibly.”