Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
On Quartile, Aziz Ansari: Right Now scores 7.5/10 across five categories — strongest on Acting (Well Above Average), weakest on Plot (Below Average).
Ranked among Quartile’s Top Acting.
In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.
Aziz Ansari's post-#MeToo comeback special is notable for its stripped-down, reflective tone and Spike Jonze's visually distinctive direction — black-and-white, intimate, almost documentary-like staging that sets it apart from standard stand-up specials. Ansari's performance is genuinely compelling and introspective, balancing personal vulnerability with sharp comedy. The cinematography is a real standout for the genre. However, as a stand-up special, the 'plot' is inherently loose and episodic, and the ending, while thoughtful, doesn't fully land the emotional weight it reaches for.