Summary
From coaching to courting, Steve Trevino is in a league of his own. A comic for the everyday man, Simple Man has a fresh, fun feel.
Filmed at The Tobin Center in San Antonio, TX, Steve Trevino: A Simple Man sees Treviño tell us stories about subjects ranging from his father to his Virgo wife and their successful marriage, and even sandwiches in this wholesome comedy special directed by the comic’s wife, Renae Treviño.
Steve Trevino is one of many comedians taking the comedy world by storm on YouTube, catching the eye of talent-scouting Netflix as a result. Trevino has gained over 3.4 million social media followers and more than 300 million views. You might have seen his previous work such as I Speak Wife (which he self-financed and which garnered over 4 million views on YouTube), 2020’s My Life in Quarantine, or 2019’s ‘Til Death on Prime Video. Safe to say, there’s no stopping this man.
Opening to rock music, as Treviño is welcomed to the stage the camera shows the roaring crowd giving a standing ovation. It’s so loud and impressive that Treviño has to ask them to sit down. I enjoyed the whole setup. The stage is colorful, filled with lights, and Steve is wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt; all complimenting each other well, making the special visually appealing.
Treviño opens up by saying that he’s known for comedy/cries for help and that he’s a simple man and a family man. He’s humble in this– just because he’s on a big stage and on Netflix, doesn’t mean he’s lost who he is. This leads to his jokes about his wife and family life, including coaching Little League and parenting skills.
His comedy is in the storytelling style, with very relatable content. This is probably why he’s so popular. His comedy is catered to the common person, as if he’s having a conversation with his friends; easy, casual, and personal.
Treviño adds plenty of outbursts and swearing to help drive his punchlines and it works. It’s not over-the-top, overly offensive, or just thrown in for effect. He comes across as extremely genuine.
The section about his wife being a Virgo is very funny, and how he met his wife is all cheeky, cheesy, and comical.
The hour special goes by very quickly because Steve is constantly riffing. He doesn’t use any audience participation and doesn’t use the whole stage, instead sitting/standing in one area. This doesn’t mean he doesn’t use his body, face, and voice to accentuate his characters and stories because he does. His impressions of his family are familiar, which did make me laugh.
Most comedy shows end with the host thanking the audience and swiftly exiting the stage. This special has a different, more touching ending. What comes through is the love for his family, where he’s come from, what he’s achieved, and where he thinks he might be going, and it’s a wholesome experience.
Trevino’s work is inoffensive, relatable, and easy to watch. If you’re looking for something to make you laugh and distract you from everyday life for an hour, this comedy special is made for you.
