Comedian John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show “Everybody’s in LA” has become one of the most-watched shows on the platform, reaching Top 7 in the US, according to FlixPatrol. And that’s only with three of the six total episodes out. The rest of the episodes will be airing live on the platform.
Part of the 2024 Netflix is A Joke Fest, the 41-year-old comedian created this special “mini comedy talk show” format, which features surprise guests, both famous and non-famous. Apart from being host, Mulaney is also the creator, co-showrunner and producer. Richard Kind serves as the show’s announcer.
The series features monologues, pre-taped sketches, and musical segments with field pieces shot around Los Angeles. Apart from being one of the most-watched series on Netflix US, it has also received positive reviews from critics.
When can I watch John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA?
The series debuted May 3, with further episodes streaming live nightly from May 6 through May 10. All of them go live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). There are some surprises guests, as well as monologues.
Who are the guests?
Episode 1
Jerry Seinfeld
Will Ferrell as Lou Adler
Tony Tucci
Ray J
Stavros Halkias
Musical Guest: St. Vincent
Episode 2
Jon Stewart
Amanda Begley
Gabriel Iglesias
Andy Samberg as James Goldstein
Mae Martin
Musical Guest: Warren G
Episode 3
Nate Bargatze
Earthquake
Patton Oswalt (season 3)
Zoey Tur
Marcia Clark
James Austin Johnson as Bob Dylan
Musical Guest: Joyce Manor
Episode 4
Sarah Silverman
Tom Segura
Ronny Chieng
Musical Guest: Weeze
Episode 5
David Letterman
Bill Hader
Cedric the Entertainer
Musical Guest: Los Lobos
Episode 6
Hannah Gadsby
Flea
Musical Guest: Beck
What did critics say about the special?
The series garnered positive reviews, with TheWrap‘s Matthew Creith declaring that “[Mulaney] reinvents the late-night format,” praising the eccentric and delightfully nonsensical show. Meanwhile, Rolling Stone’s EJ Dickinson remarked that the show is unpredictable and charming, much like its host. Variety’s Alison Herman described the series as a “pop-up talk show.”
However, The A.V. Club’s Michael Martin gave the series a negative review, criticizing its random chaos and lack of consistent comedy in the first episode.
