Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’ Lands 2 Emmy Nominations Despite Public Backlash

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Dave Chappelle’s standup special, The Closer, has landed two nominations for the 2022 Emmys, despite backlash from Netflix employees and viewers over the comedian’s jokes targeting trans people. The special received nods for best pre-recorded variety special, and for Stan Lathan in the variety special directing category.

The firestorm around The Closer has led to an ongoing debate around the role streamers like Netflix have in platforming contentious content, as well as how much — or little — power employees can have in speaking out against such content. Earlier this year, Netflix updated its culture memo to warn prospective employees that the streamer “may not be the best place for you” if they would not be comfortable working on a wide breadth of titles, including those they may “perceive to be harmful.”