Streaming shift: Druski signs multiyear Netflix deal for 'Collect & Praise'
The comedian’s new semi-scripted series premieres Dec. 1, expanding his viral megachurch character into a full narrative.
By Emmanuel Faure ·
Netflix subscribers will gain access to a new comedy series on Dec. 1, marking the streaming debut of comedian Druski’s viral character work. The show, titled Collect & Praise, adapts a short-form sketch that previously gained traction on social media into a semi-scripted format for television.
The deal involves a multiyear partnership between Netflix and Druski’s production company, 4LIFERS Entertainment. Beyond the new series, Netflix will license existing content from Druski’s catalog. This includes the films Coulda Been Love and Coulda Been Daddy, as well as the Coulda Been Records Auditions and various viral skits.
In Collect & Praise, Druski portrays a money-motivated megachurch pastor. Mike Epps joins the cast as the pastor’s deacon. The narrative focuses on the duo running their church, with a central conflict involving the prioritization of financial gain over religious devotion. The character originated in a TikTok video posted on Jan. 12, which collected more than 9 million likes.
Druski stated in a press release that his platform is built on characters that resonate with audiences. He noted that the partnership provides resources to expand his reach and develop original programming for a global audience. John Derderian, who oversees Next Gen Content at Netflix, described Druski as having a gift for building characters that generate sustained public discussion.
The announcement arrives as Druski prepares to host Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7. He will be the first digital creator to host the program. The multiyear agreement secures a long-term relationship for the creator and his production entity within the streaming service’s content lineup.
