Netflix Refuses To Remove Russell Brand Stand-Up Special Featuring Crude Sex Joke

News Briefvia DeadlineNovember 11, 2026

Netflix will continue to stream a Russell Brand stand-up special after the comedian was convicted of rape and sexual assault. Russell Brand: Re:Birth, the 2018 original comedy show filmed in front of a live audience at the Hackney Empire in East London, will not be removed following internal discussions at the streamer.

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