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Hannah Gadsby interrogates her success in the introspective “Douglas”

The pioneering Australian comedian follows up Nanette with a probing, funny look at her own unexpected fame. Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix comedy specials have never fit the traditional mold. Whether you call them “glorified TED Talks” or monologues or one-woman shows, she’s well aware of the debate and she just doesn’t care. How you label what ... Hannah Gadsby interrogates her success in the introspective “Douglas”