Free Bert Review: Is Bert Kreischer’s New Netflix Comedy Series Worth Watching?

Netflix just dropped a brand new comedy series called Free Bert, starring none other than comedian Bert Kreischer. And today, we’re diving into whether this chaotic, joke-packed show is actually worth your time.

If you know Bert Kreischer at all, you already know what you’re getting into. Shirtless comedy. Wild stories. Crude humor. And absolutely zero shame.

But this time, Bert finds himself in completely unfamiliar territory — elite Beverly Hills private school life.

The Premise: Bert Kreischer Meets Beverly Hills Parenting

In Free Bert, Bert Kreischer plays a version of himself — the loud, shirtless party legend suddenly trying to fit into a world of rich, polished parents.

The story kicks off when his daughters get accepted into an exclusive Beverly Hills private school. Almost immediately, Bert’s over-the-top antics turn his family into social outcasts.

He embarrasses himself in front of the other parents.

He cracks offensive jokes.

And his oldest daughter is completely mortified.

Wanting her to fit in and have a normal school experience, Bert decides it’s time for a major change.

He puts on a shirt.

And for anyone who knows Bert Kreischer, that’s basically a full personality transformation.

Bert’s Internal Struggle: Shirt On or Shirt Off?

One of the strongest ideas in the beginning of the series is Bert’s internal conflict.

When he has his shirt off, he feels free.

He feels like himself.

The jokes flow naturally.

But when he puts the shirt on, it’s like he’s trying to become someone he’s not — just to please the other parents and help his daughter fit in.

This struggle is actually handled pretty well early on and gives the show a solid emotional hook.

Unfortunately, as the series goes on, this idea slowly fades into the background.

The Comedy: Crude, Offensive, and Constantly Landing

Let’s be real — you’re not watching Free Bert for a deep, meaningful storyline.

You’re watching it for the jokes.

And on that front, the show delivers.

Bert’s comedy style is on full display:

• Crude humor
• Offensive one-liners
• Awkward parent interaction
• Chaos in nearly every episode

And honestly? A lot of the jokes land.

I found myself laughing throughout the six-episode run. The episodes are short too — usually around 20 to 30 minutes — so it’s an easy binge.

The comedy never really slows down.

Even when the story gets messy (which it definitely does), the humor keeps things entertaining.

The Standout Character: Bert’s Youngest Daughter

One of the biggest surprises of the series is Bert’s youngest daughter.

She can go toe-to-toe with him in the comedy department and is absolutely hilarious.

Her timing is great.

Her lines hit.

And she adds a lot of energy to every scene she’s in.

Honestly, she steals quite a few moments throughout the show.

Where the Show Struggles: A Chaotic and Unfocused Story

While the comedy is strong, the script and storyline are where Free Bert really start to fall apart.

The show begins with a clear concept:

Bert trying to change who he is in order to fit into this elite school environment.

But as the episodes go on, things start spiraling in a bunch of different directions.

Suddenly it’s about:

• Winning over certain parents
• Sneaking his way deeper into the school’s social circle
• Learning secrets about other families
• His wife getting heavily involved in school drama

There are so many new storylines piled on top of each other that nothing ever feels fully developed.

Instead of tightening the original concept, the show just keeps adding chaos.

It starts to lose focus.

A lot.

The Comedy Never Misses — Even When the Story Does

Even though the story feels messy and all over the place, the one thing Free Bert never really loses is its comedy.

Bert’s antics constantly frustrate the other parents.

He keeps dropping offensive jokes.

He keeps embarrassing himself.

And those moments are still funny.

The script may feel chaotic, but the humor keeps saving it.

That’s really the heart of this show.

The Supporting Cast and Performances

Bert Kreischer is solid throughout the series, especially in those early episodes where he’s wrestling with the idea of changing who he is.

His daughters both do a great job, with the youngest being the standout.

His wife, played by Arden Myrin, is also surprisingly great here.

At first, it doesn’t seem like she’ll play a major role, but as the series progresses, she becomes more involved in the school drama and parent politics.

Her character arc ends up being one of the more interesting parts of the show.

Final Thoughts: Funny But Messy

Overall, I laughed a lot while watching Free Bert.

The comedy is strong.

The jokes are constant.

And if you like Bert Kreischer’s style of humor, you’ll probably have a good time.

That said, the storyline is definitely the weakest part.

It feels:

• Unfocused
• Overstuffed with ideas
• Chaotic in a not-always-good way

I really wish the show had stuck closer to that original shirt-on vs shirt-off concept and tightened everything up.

Maybe a slightly longer season could’ve helped flesh things out more.

Should You Watch Free Bert on Netflix?

If you’re looking for:

✔ A comedy series with nonstop jokes

✔ Crude and offensive humor

✔ Classic Bert Kreischer energy

Then yes — Free Bert is worth checking out.

If you’re hoping for a well-structured story with strong character development, you might be a little disappointed.