Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2026TV ShowReturning Series14 SeasonsEnglish

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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IMDb8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic87/100
Google Users95%
Director: Paul Dougherty, Alice Hong, and David Anthony (Executive Producers)Genres: Comedy, News, Satire

Plot Summary

A satirical weekly news show where host John Oliver dives deep into current events, politics, and social issues with his characteristic wit and in-depth research. Each episode tackles a major, often overlooked, topic, breaking it down for the audience with humor and sharp commentary. The show combines investigative journalism with comedic analysis to inform and entertain viewers.

Critical Reception

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has been universally acclaimed by critics for its intelligence, humor, and thorough research. Reviewers consistently praise John Oliver's ability to dissect complex issues with clarity and comedic timing, making often dense topics accessible and engaging. The show is lauded for its in-depth segments and its impact on public discourse and awareness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Brilliant comedic analysis of complex current events.
  • John Oliver's in-depth research and sharp wit are unparalleled.
  • Effectively uses humor to educate and provoke thought on important issues.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly love Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, praising its intelligent humor, thorough reporting, and ability to make complex topics understandable. Many appreciate the show's commitment to dissecting issues that often go ignored by mainstream media, and John Oliver's unique style is frequently highlighted as a major strength. Some viewers occasionally find certain topics too niche, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Variety Talk Series, and a Peabody Award.

Fun Fact

The show's distinctive song that plays during the opening and closing credits was composed by LA-based musician, the late Andrew Felman.

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Dasha K

Dasha K

I am so tired of this annoying smug British loser. He thinks he is so clever and funny and I read that the "laughter" from the audience is all fake. Total junk and I'm glad I'm not paying for HBO. Has Been Office.
tournelhenry

tournelhenry

I don't know if this show was always this bad or Oliver lost his mind. A that criticises current political events should at least gets its facts straight, insane political bias aside. This show has just turned into a Chinese-communist-st...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I usually, but not always, get something out of each episode of John Oliver’s show. Since he goes into great detail on a different topic each week, it depends on the topic as to whether Inenjoy the episode. Sometimes he takes matters furthe...