Netflix to release Louis C.K. stand-up special 'Ridiculous' nine years after cutting ties over misconduct
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Drew Gillis
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Netflix is bringing Louis C.K. back with a new stand-up special called "Ridiculous" later this month, nine years after cutting ties with him following his admission of sexual misconduct. The article notes Netflix's apparent lack of concern about this decision, drawing a parallel to the platform's continued work with Tony Hinchcliffe, and suggests the company has adopted a more permissive stance on controversial comedians.
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The A.V. ClubNetflix to release Louis C.K. stand-up special 'Ridiculous' nine years after cutting ties over misconductavclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledNetflix has no qualms—at least publicly—about working with Louis C.K. nine years after cutting ties with him after he had admitted to sexual misconduct.
At this point, we imagine the powers that be at Netflix are saying aloud, why not add a little Louis?
And that's exactly what the streamer is doing later this month.
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