Lonely Flowers,' the latest special from the former 'Daily Show' correspondent and current host of CNN's 'Have I Got News for You,' is now streaming

In his new standup special on Hulu, filmed at D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre, comedian Roy Wood Jr. laments how we’ve strayed from genuine human connection.

The funny but bleak “Lonely Flowers,” isn’t directly about the new president, but it builds small observations into larger points about our lives.

In a recent interview with TheWrap, the former “Daily Show” correspondent explained why he decided to start off his new Hulu comedy special “Lonely Flowers” with a despairing statement about modern society’s lack of connection — a theme he digs into through his work onstage.

Roy Wood Jr looks at loneliness in our hyper-connected world. And makes it funny. Here's how to watch 'Roy Wood Jr: Lonely Flowers' online from anywhere in the world.

Hulu is set to premiere its latest original comedy special, “ Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers,” on Friday, January 17, marking the third installment in the streaming platform’

In an hour about the challenge and importance of connecting with other people, Wood mostly dodges around his own place in that theme, his own difficulty feeling close to someone. When the closer finally arrives,

Roy Wood Jr. jokes about the changing demands of modern life, from dating to customer service, in the official trailer for his Hulu stand-up comedy special Lonely Flowers, set to debut Jan. 17.