Fans say viewers should ‘try it’ and they’ll soon find themselves hooked

It’s been aptly described as ‘chaotic’ (Image: Netflix)

Viewers have already devoured a ‘chaotic’ six-part series that only landed on Netflix today in a single marathon session.
All episodes of Free Bert dropped earlier today (January 22), yet fans have confessed to racing through the entire show in remarkable time.

Perhaps understandable given the brisk series clocks in at roughly two and a half hours total.

The programme is co-created by and stars comedian Bert Kreischer. For the uninitiated, Kreischer is an accomplished comic with nearly half a dozen stand-up specials available on Netflix.

He’s also fronted a reality programme where he whisks fellow comedians away to a cabin for some rest and relaxation.

Now, he’s putting his distinctive spin on the family sitcom format, centring it around one of his most recognisable trademarks from his stand-up performances – his habit of performing topless.

According to Netflix’s synopsis, Bert Kreischer, shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard, finds himself in uncharted territory when his daughters are accepted to an elite Beverly Hills private school. When his unbridled antics turn his family into outcasts, he decides to “put on a shirt” and stifle his true nature to better fit in, reports the Mirror.

Critical reviews for Free Bert remain scarce online, meaning at the time of writing, the show hasn’t yet received a registered score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Reviews so far have been decidedly mixed.

One critic remarked: “Free Bert is funny, heartfelt, and chaotic, appealing to fans who like comedy with personality and a touch of real-life relatability.”

The Hollywood Reporter, however, offered a more measured assessment: “Although Free Bert is successful on some level, telling a neatly arced story over six half-hour episodes that resolve in a way I found strangely satisfying (still setting up a possible season two), it’s not especially funny.”

Bert Kreischer now has his own Netflix comedy series (Image: Netflix)

Though they did acknowledge the teenage cast members as the standout element of the series, noting they ‘steal the show’.

Devoted viewers have also weighed in on social media, with many championing the programme and urging others to give it a watch. One enthusiast declared: “Free Burt is pure chaotic fun in the best possible way. From the very first episode, the show grabs you with sharp writing, fast-paced humour, and characters that instantly click.”

They added: “Burt is endlessly entertaining, the supporting cast is perfectly matched, and every episode feels like it’s building momentum instead of dragging things out. It’s smart without being pretentious, weird without being annoying, and genuinely laugh-out-loud funny. This is the kind of show you start ‘just to try’ and end up binging in one sitting. If you want something fresh, bold, and insanely entertaining, Free Burt absolutely delivers.”

Another fan chimed in: “So funny! When is season 2? The show episodes were fast and I laughed throughout. It’s not a ‘watch with your children’ show. It’s a ‘put the kids to bed, pour a drink and laugh’ show. The youngest daughter is snappy and you want to just wind her up and watch her go! I sat and watched it all in one sitting and had that post binge depression when it ended. I’m ready for more!”.

Meanwhile, another viewer suggested: “This very well may be the best thing Bert has ever done or has been a part of. From the cast to the writing it is thoroughly enjoyable.”

Free Bert is streaming on Netflix.