Inside

Recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, "Inside" is a comedy special where Bo Burnham writes, directs, and performs all the music and comedy himself from within a single room. The special explores themes of isolation, mental health, the internet, and the performer's relationship with his audience.

Bo Burnham's "Inside" was met with universal critical acclaim, lauded for its raw honesty, sharp wit, and innovative use of a confined space to explore timely and universal themes. Critics praised Burnham's multi-faceted talents as a writer, musician, and performer, noting the special's profound emotional depth and its ability to capture the zeitgeist of a global pandemic.

• A masterclass in solitary performance, capturing the anxieties of the digital age and isolation.
• Hilariously funny, deeply moving, and profoundly relevant to the pandemic experience.
• Bo Burnham's return is a brilliant, self-aware, and often uncomfortable exploration of mental health and performance.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised "Inside" for its relatable exploration of isolation, mental health struggles, and the overwhelming nature of the internet. Many viewers found Bo Burnham's honesty and humor to be cathartic and deeply resonant with their own experiences during the pandemic, while some found certain segments to be emotionally challenging.

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Special, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Special, Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

Bo Burnham wrote, directed, edited, and performed all aspects of "Inside" himself over the course of a year, filming it entirely within a single room in his house without an audience or crew present due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.