What Happened to Gilly & Keeves?

Gilly & Keeves emerged in December 2020 as an online sketch comedy series, a collaborative effort between comedian Shane Gillis and filmmaker John McKeever. The series quickly distinguished itself with its high production value and a brand of humor that was often described as blunt, observational, and politically incorrect, featuring sketches like 'ISIS Toyota' and 'Uncle Daycare'. This independent venture became a significant platform for Gillis, especially following his controversial firing from Saturday Night Live in September 2019 due to resurfaced derogatory comments made on his other podcast, 'Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast'. The success of Gilly & Keeves demonstrated Gillis's ability to build a dedicated audience outside traditional media structures.

The series gained a substantial cult following, with its YouTube channel accumulating over 1.1 million subscribers and 147 million views by August 2025. This grassroots success was a key turning point, proving the commercial viability and audience demand for their style of comedy. In late 2022, 'Gilly and Keeves: The Special' (also referred to as Season 2) was released, further expanding their content offerings and fan engagement.

The strong performance of Gilly & Keeves and Gillis's stand-up specials, such as 'Shane Gillis: Live in Austin' (2021) and 'Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs' (2023), attracted the attention of major streaming platforms. In February 2024, Gillis struck a deal with Netflix for a scripted workplace comedy and a second special. This partnership evolved, and by January 2026, Shane Gillis and John McKeever had secured an overall development deal with Netflix, encompassing new films, series, and comedy specials under their production company, Dad Sick Productions.

The most significant consequence of the Gilly & Keeves success is the creation and ongoing production of the Netflix sitcom 'Tires,' which Gillis and McKeever co-created. The first season of 'Tires' premiered in May 2024, followed by a second season in June 2025, and Netflix renewed the show for a third season, which began production in January 2026 and is set to premiere later in 2026. While new standalone Gilly & Keeves sketches are not being regularly produced as of September 2026, the original content remains available, and the creative partnership between Gillis and McKeever continues to thrive through their Netflix deal and the 'Tires' series. The Gilly & Keeves brand itself, with its official website updated to 2026, signifies its enduring legacy and continued relevance to their audience.