TVTV NewsNetflixThe Netflix show has found itself in the top 10 in multiple countries, bringing in over 13 million views this week17:33, 20 May 2026A controversial Netflix show dubbed "super dark" continues to break records in over a dozen countries worldwide.‌The Roast of Kevin Hart livestream was finally released on Netflix earlier this month (May 10), having been hosted by Shane Gillis during Netflix is a Joke Fest. Featuring savage punchlines from the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Pete Davidson and Katt Williams, the show continues to divide fans.‌Running for just under three hours, a Netflix synopsis reads: "Kevin Hart is in the hot seat and ready for all the smoke as roastmaster Shane Gillis and a dais of A-listers unleash a raw and ruthless night of laughs."‌Despite its controversy, the show has found its way onto Netflix's Top 10 list, breaking records to sit in top place in 15 countries this week. According to Netflix's Tudum, from May 11 to May 17, The Roast of Kevin Hart sits in first place in the Top 10 Shows with 13.5 million views.But views continue to be divided as one person wrote on Rotten Tomatoes: "It's no different than any other roast.. it's light but super dark gut wrenching comedy. It's an enjoyable watch."‌Another said: "This is the edgiest, funniest roast I've seen. It was not afraid to push the boundaries of comedy, something we need more of. I applaud the boldness and vision. I'd love to see more like this."A third added: "Omg!!! This was a proper roast, crying laughing, whilst walking around the room saying No! No! No! He didnt just say that."However, some viewers were unimpressed as one person wrote: "Easily the worst roast ever done. I love Shane, but he was so bad and unfunny. The Rock was the only one that did okay, everyone else was pretty poor. Just awful."‌Another said: "The cringe was high with this one. The few funny moments still didn’t make the 3 hrs worth it."A third penned: "Total waste of time. 3-4 funny jokes in 3hrs. Skip!"Article continues belowOver on Reddit, one viewer stated: "Overall I enjoyed lots of the jokes but many felt like they were simply seeking to push the discomfort to extremes for the sake of edginess rather than for the sake of smart humour. It felt desperate to shock."I understand roast culture but this event had an edge I haven’t seen before and there seemed to be an air of discomfort amongst some people."The Roast of Kevin Hart can be streamed on Netflix.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌NetflixKevin Hart