Patton Oswalt: Annihilation

Who it's for

After a conventional first half, Oswalt turns to the sudden death of his wife, writer Michelle McNamara, and raising their young daughter alone.

Feelings it meets

• Grief
• Existential Anxiety
• Starting Over
• Uncertainty

What it is

Patton Oswalt's Netflix stand-up special, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, recorded at the Athenaeum in Chicago and released in October 2017. The first part covers politics and the Trump presidency, a story about a fight outside the Roxy, and crowd work.

Where to find it

Netflix original. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.

Before you start

Heads up: Sudden death of a spouse.

Age: TV-MA (suggested 16+)

Let life be beautiful like summer flowers and death like autumn leaves.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds