Comedian Dyon "Mojo" Brooks lands his first Netflix special with "I Know You Lying," premiering October 6 on the streaming giant. The hourlong set was filmed at Atlanta's Center Stage Theatre in December 2025 and directed by Mike "Homeless Pimp" Lavin, a veteran comedy special director who has helmed projects for established comics across platforms.
Brooks builds his comedy around observational humor and social commentary, though Netflix kept specifics of the special's content under wraps in the announcement. The Atlanta-based comedian has spent years grinding the club circuit and building a devoted following through live performances and social media, the typical pathway for comics breaking into streaming platforms' comedy slate.
Netflix continues to load its comedy calendar with fresh voices and established names alike. The streamer has leaned heavily into stand-up specials over the past five years, positioning comedy as a tent-pole content category alongside scripted series and films. Recent specials have come from household names like Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, and Hannah Gadsby, but the platform equally invests in emerging talent to build its comedy bench. Brooks joins a growing roster of comics getting their debut specials on Netflix, a launching pad that typically accelerates visibility and bookings.
The October 6 release date slots the special into Netflix's fall content push, when the streamer stages major releases across multiple categories to drive subscriber engagement and retention. Comedy specials typically perform well for Netflix's algorithm, generating strong completion rates and driving viewership across demographic groups.
Mike Lavin's involvement adds production credibility. Lavin has directed multiple comedy specials and brings technical expertise in capturing live performance for streaming audiences. The choice to film in December 2025 at Center Stage, a respected Atlanta venue known for hosting comedy recordings, suggests a professional production approach rather than a bootleg live capture.
Atlanta has emerged as a comedy hub over the past decade, producing comedians like Lil Duval, DC Young Fly, and Hannibal Buress who transitioned from local clubs to national platforms. Brooks follows that regional pathway, leveraging Atlanta's comedy infrastructure and audience base to build momentum before scaling nationally on Netflix.
The special announcement arrives as Netflix expands its comedy output across multiple formats. Beyond hourlong specials, the platform has greenlit comedy series, stand-up competitions, and comedy-documentary hybrids. This diversification reflects Netflix's strategy to serve comedy fans across different viewing preferences, from curated specials to episodic content.
For Brooks, the Netflix special represents a career inflection point. A debut special on a major streaming platform historically translates to tour bookings, social media growth, and opportunities for scripted projects or acting roles. The visibility matters enormously in comedy, where streaming specials function as both calling cards and career accelerators.
The October 6 premiere gives Brooks his moment on one of the world's largest entertainment platforms, reaching Netflix's 280-million-plus subscriber base globally. How audiences receive "I Know You Lying" will likely determine Brooks's trajectory in comedy over the next phase of his career.