Stuti Gokhale
‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ is a four-part docuseries directed by W. Kamau Bell. It gives a detailed insight into the life of comedian Bill Cosby, exploring both his professional journey and achievements, as well as the gravity of the numerous sexual assault allegations against him. In the form of unfiltered conversations with journalists, comedians, educators, as well as survivors of Bill’s alleged crimes, Bell tries to delve deeper into Cosby’s story and bring to light the perspectives of those around him.
The series highly engages the viewers with the harrowing accounts of people, as well as their real experiences with the former comedy legend. If you are curious to know more about him and wish to watch ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby,’ here are all the details on how you can do so.
What is We Need to Talk About Cosby About?
‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ is a true examination of retired comedian Bill Cosby’s rise to fame and his eventual downfall due to a large number of publicized sexual assault allegations against him. Director W. Kamau Bell invites and speaks to prominent media personalities, cultural commentators, stand-up comics, and the women who are the survivors of Cosby’s alleged misconduct.
The candid discussions accurately capture the life and times of the host of the hit ‘The Cosby Show’ and help begin a conversation of social relevance in the industry. Some of the people featured in the series include actors Joseph C. Phillips and Lili Bernard, model Eden Tirl, and cultural critics Jemele Hill and Marc Lamont Hill.
Is We Need to Talk About Cosby on Netflix?
No, ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ is presently not available on the streaming platform. However, you can opt to watch similar titles such as the true-crime docuseries ‘Tiger King‘ and ‘The Devil Next Door,’ a docuseries based on the life of convicted Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk.
Is We Need to Talk About Cosby on Hulu?
Hulu subscribers can watch ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ by adding Showtime to their regular subscription here. Another way to enjoy it is with a Showtime add-on to Hulu + Live TV subscription; to do so, you can head here. Moreover, other gripping TV documentary series like ‘Dark Side of the 90’s‘ and the true-crime docuseries ‘Sasquatch‘ are also available to watch on the streaming service.
Is We Need to Talk About Cosby on Amazon Prime?
‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ is available to stream with a Showtime add-on to your subscription on Amazon Prime. Nonetheless, you can watch other free docuseries like ‘LuLaRich‘ and ‘American Playboy,’ that chronicles the life of late publishing mogul Hugh Hefner.
Is We Need to Talk About Cosby on HBO Max?
HBO Max subscribers won’t be able to find ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ on the streaming service. However, they can watch similar docuseries like ‘This Is Life with Lisa Ling‘ and ‘McMillions.’
Where to Watch We Need to Talk About Cosby Online?
‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ is available to stream with a subscription on Showtime. Furthermore, it is available with a Showtime add-on to live-streaming and VOD platforms like FuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.
How to Stream We Need to Talk About Cosby for Free?
‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ is currently not available for free streaming. However, first-time Showtime, Hulu, and Amazon Prime subscribers can watch it for free with the 30-day trial offers on the streaming platforms. In addition, FuboTV and SlingTV also offer first-time subscribers a 7-day free trial offer with which they can watch the series for free. Nonetheless, we always recommend our readers pay for the content they wish to consume.
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