Review of Bert Kreischer: Secret Time (2018) by William F — 29 Aug 2018

Bert Kreischer is under no delusions in his first special for Netflix, "Secret Time." Coming off the viral success of his 2016 Showtime special with it's eponymous 'Machine' story, Kreischer showcases his self-aware frat dad comedy by chiding an excited crowd early in the special with the line "we're just getting drunk and telling secrets.".

Instead of seeking to top his yarn of youthful adventures with the Russian Mafia, Kreischer chooses to flex comedic muscle earned from years as a road dog rambling from Funny Bone to Funny Bone in-between stints on the Travel Channel. Though still primarily based in storytelling, "Secret Time" features more one-liners and light impression work than Kreischer has previously exhibited. The humor is found in the small moments rather than the grand event. The latter half veers alarmingly close to race humor before veering away to remind viewers that Kreischer isn't interested in sincerely offending and bears no ill will, in this this special he just wants you to giggle.