After a long legal battle and a new deal, Mo’Nique’s long-awaited stand-up special My Name Is Mo’Nique finally premiered on Netflix on Tuesday.
The special is Mo’Nique’s first for Netflix, her seventh overall, and her first since 2016. It is being hailed as a “reintroduction” to her comedic genius.
The special begins with Mo’Nique on her way to the stage, as we hear a voice saying “Mo’Nique is a legend” while another says “She burned too many bridges, and her career is over.” There is also audio of Charlamagne Tha God calling her “Donkey of the Day” on the popular radio show The Breakfast Club.
After she hits the stage, Mo’Nique assures the Atlanta crowd that by the end of her set, they will come to understand why she takes the stances she does.
Mo’Nique tackled hard subject matters and talked about the worst in people, including or especially family. She describes her mother as a gambler, her father as an alcoholic, one brother as a molester, and another as a thief who tried to commit fraud in her name.
By the end of the special, audiences are left with a better understanding of Mo’Nique. Her special is not just about her comedic genius but her resilience and ability to find humor in even the darkest moments.
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Fans and viewers of the special have taken to Twitter to share their reactions to the stand-up show and applaud her for her bravery and honesty.
One fan wrote on Twitter, “Watch Monique’s Comedy special on Netflix! The bots are already tryna tear her down yes there’s a lot of cursing but she gives genuine raw storytelling. She discusses issues where most comedians flop these days – Everything comes from a place of LOVE.”
Watch Monique’s Comedy special on Netflix! The bots are already tryna tear her down 🙄 yes there’s a lot of cursing but she gives genuine raw storytelling. She discusses issues where most comedians flop these days – Everything comes from a place of LOVE 💕 @moworldwide @netflix pic.twitter.com/NnhwXd4LYu
— The Vixen (@TheVixensworld) April 5, 2023
Another wrote, “Nothing but respect for Mo’Nique! Although I don’t think it was her best work, I was entertained. She stood on her shit and got what she felt was fair. Now BET, I don’t wanna see no other host but her this year. Put that lady back in the game.”
Nothing but respect for Mo’Nique! Although I don’t think it was her best work, I was entertained. She stood on her shit and got what she felt was fair.
Now BET, I don’t wanna see no other host but her this year. Put that lady back in the game. pic.twitter.com/CrolMh2cG4
— SoSa ✨ (@itz_SammieSoSa) April 5, 2023
Another applauded her by tweeting, “I just watched Mo’Nique’s comedy special on Netflix and I cried with her I don’t want to spoil it but she reveals a side of herself she has never shared before and I am so proud of her. forever my favorite comedian!”
I just watched Mo’Nique’s comedy special on Netflix and I cried with her 🥹 I don’t want to spoil it but she reveals a side of herself she has never shared before and I am so proud of her. forever my favorite comedian! 👏🏿 pic.twitter.com/4KRITlnhqo
— 𝔪𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝔠𝔞𝔯𝔱𝔢𝔯 (@WrittenByTerry) April 4, 2023
Another shared on Twitter, “I love Mo’Nique so much. This comedy special is so beautiful. She’s such a great storyteller.”
I love Mo’Nique so much. This comedy special is so beautiful. She’s such a great storyteller.
— F. 🇹🇹 (@fonzfranc) April 5, 2023
