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Jamie Foxx returns to standup in newest comedy special ‘What Had Happened Was…’

Jamie Foxx returns to standup in newest comedy special ‘What Had Happened Was…’

See the actor and comedian talk about all aspects of his life in his newest special.

Jamie Foxx's latest comedy special What Had Happened Was hits Neflix on Tuesday, Dec. 10

Does the state of the world have you needing a laugh or two? Then you should make sure to check out Jamie Foxx’s new standup comedy special “What Had Happened Was,” which debuts on Tuesday, Dec. 10 on Netflix. The special will allow fans to get to know Foxx like never before, through the lens of a comedy special that will keep fans laughing no matter what subject Foxx decides to talk about. You can stream the special with a subscription to Netflix.

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About ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’

Oscar and Grammy-winner and beloved comedy icon Jamie Foxx returns to the stage to set the record straight in a comedy event that celebrates resilience, humor, and the power of community; if he can stay funny, he can stay alive. And the chances of Foxx staying funny are pretty high, indeed.

Foxx has been performing for over three decades now, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Laugh along with him as he gets into some of the most personal topics he’s ever discussed onstage, and browse all the other standup comedy titles Netflix has to offer when you’re done.

How to watch ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’ from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the comedy special as you normally would, you can still catch all of the laughs no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to Netflix in order to stream “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…” with a VPN.

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Can you stream ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’ for free?

Unfortunately, no. The special is only available to stream on Netflix, which does not offer a free trial of any kind. Plans to the service start at $7 per month.

What time does ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’ come out?

Netflix will be dropping ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’ bright and early at 3:01 a.m. ET.

What similar titles are available to watch on Netflix?

Netflix plays host to a large amount of standup comedy specials, with comedians from Shane Gillis to Ali Wong, Nate Bargatze to Tom Segura, and Anthony Jeselnik to Theo Von available. There’s a huge selection to choose from, and you can watch them all with Netflix’s Standard with Ads base plan.

Netflix

Netflix is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 3,000+ movies, 2,000+ TV Shows, and Netflix Originals like Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Crown, Tiger King, and Bridgerton. They are constantly adding new shows and movies. Some of their Academy Award-winning exclusives include Roma, Marriage Story, Mank, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Netflix offers three plans — on 2 device in HD with their “Standard with Ads” ($6.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with their “Standard” ($15.49) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on their “Premium” ($22.99) plan.

Netflix spends more money on content than any other streaming service meaning that you get more value for the monthly fee.


David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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