Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special

Death, Let Me Do My Special feels like it belongs to the next phase of creative works determined to make sense of these compounded waves of grief from the pandemic.

Rachel Bloom's performance is earnest, and the choice to lean more heavily into her background in musical theatre rather than choose a stand-up format helps elevate the story's grander moments.

Even if you’ve never seen an episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, you’ll get a lot out of seeing Bloom speak openly about grief while keeping it harmonious.

It’s a considered look back and a hopeful look forward, as well as a reassuring acknowledgement that, in the meanwhile, we were all there, we all felt it, and we can all get through it together.

Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special allows the comedian to be very cathartic in reliving 2020 and beyond--the comedy is just as effective watching at home as it was with a communal audience.