The format once dominated by HBO and Comedy Central is being transformed by technology and setting off an explosion of stand-up shows. Netflix, which produced its first special in 2013 with Aziz Ansari, will put out at least 15 this year, in addition to shows acquired from outside producers. Other streaming services jumping into the market include Hulu and Seeso, an all-comedy subscription service launched in January by NBCUniversal.
Source: The New Comedy Economy: Stand-Up Specials Proliferate on Streaming Services – WSJ