Uncle Stav Takes the Spotlight

Uncle Stav gives Stavros Halkias another hour to lean into the raunchy, self-deprecating style that has become his trademark.

The material moves through aging, health, relationships, money and his new status as an uncle, all delivered with the loose, conversational energy that makes his stand-up feel spontaneous.

The special is Halkias’ second for Netflix following Fat Rascal in 2023. Filmed in Baltimore and directed by Matt Johnson, Uncle Stav keeps the production straightforward and lets the performance carry the show. Halkias and longtime collaborator Ben O’Brien also serve as executive producers.

The Lyric in Baltimore Hosts the Homecoming

Uncle Stav was filmed at The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland, giving Halkias a hometown setting for his second Netflix special. The historic theater holds roughly 2,500 people and combines a grand, traditional auditorium with the scale needed for a major stand-up taping.

Its packed balconies and close sightlines give the special a lively, intimate crowd atmosphere despite the venue’s size.