Ellen is just as adorable as ever and this is overall a solid return to standup for her even if this isn't among her best material. The jokes are of a really cutesy variety that will bring a smile to your face. The mega-popular talk show host isn't afraid to get real here. She opens up about some personal tragedies and the struggle she faced after coming out. This gives the special an uplifting and poignant nature stemming from Ellen's message of staying true to yourself, being kind, and never losing hope in your darkest hour. I just wish Relatable had been a bit better at holding my attention. I was on my phone throughout almost the entire thing. Aside from the few times where I completely drifted out my ears were always focused on the TV, but I wasn't exactly rapt if you know what I mean. There are also moments where you can tell that she must have had some trouble coming up with enough material for a whole set. Like the "gag" that consists solely of her showing the kind of stuff she and her wife sent to each other on Instagram. It does eventually lead into her own joke, but still feels like a very obvious and rather desperate time filler. Warts aside, Ellen's return to standup is a welcome one due to her always affable nature and moments of clever observational comedy. She may not actually be all that relatable anymore, but her story is no less compelling. Making the glimpses into the darker side of her rise to success the unexpected highlight of the special.