Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is making his Netflix debut with a series of provocative comedy specials, starting April 7.
Known for his edgy humor and unapologetic roasting style, Hinchcliffe will release three Kill Tony specials and one solo stand-up hour on the platform, all filmed at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas.
Hinchcliffe, who rose to fame with his Kill Tony podcast, made headlines last year after appearing at a Donald Trump campaign rally, where his jokes sparked backlash—including remarks about Puerto Rico. Though Trump’s campaign distanced itself from the comments, Hinchcliffe's supporters claim his material defends free speech in comedy.
Raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Hinchcliffe built his career in Los Angeles after writing for Comedy Central’s celebrity roasts and touring with comics like Joe Rogan and Jeff Ross. His podcast, Kill Tony, features up-and-coming comedians performing one-minute sets before being critiqued—often harshly—by Hinchcliffe and guest panelists.
The 40-year-old comic has weathered controversy throughout his career, including a 2021 incident involving a racial slur and more recent jokes about slavery and homosexuality. Yet, he remains firm in his stance, telling Variety in 2024, “Comedians should never apologize for a joke.”
As Netflix continues to embrace polarizing stand-up acts—including Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais—co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended the platform’s decision, saying comedians must have space to push boundaries.
With an audience fueled by podcast listeners and conservative-leaning young men, Hinchcliffe’s unapologetic comedy is set to test Netflix’s balance between engagement and controversy.
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