Streaming comedy releases, rediscovery, and digital-franchise revival

The September-October release wave is peaking with specials from Nimesh Patel, Nate Bargatze, Sam Morril, Mojo Brookzz, Jamie Foxx, Kate Berlant, Heather McMahan, Adam Conover, and Michael Che, followed by Maria Bamford on October 23. Jamie Foxx’s Hulu special is specifically dated October 7, while the latest reading only duplicates that information. Netflix’s documentary push, including SNL and SCTV projects, continues to provide discovery pathways.