
Reviews — Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Audience write-ups from TMDB
onlyspaceghost
It's remarkable how Last Week Tonight delivers information so thoroughly and thoughtfully, all while managing to inject humor into what can often be very serious subjects.
Dasha K
This character just gets on my nerves—he’s such a tiresome, self-satisfied person. It seems like he believes himself to be witty and amusing, but I heard that the audience reactions described as "laughter" aren't genuine. The whole thing was worthless, and frankly, I’m relieved I don’t subscribe to HBO. Has Been Office.
tournelhenry
It’s unclear whether the series has consistently been disappointing or if something happened with Oliver himself. A program aiming to comment on contemporary politics really ought to ensure its information is correct, disregarding the obvious and extreme slant it takes. The show now functions as a propaganda tool reminiscent of Chinese communist media, representing a specific political faction (which I won't name …
Peter McGinn
I find myself enjoying most episodes of John Oliver’s program, though not every single one. Because each week focuses on a distinct subject with considerable depth, my enjoyment varies depending on the specific topic at hand. There have been times when the show goes beyond simply discussing problems; I particularly liked the episode where he examined how straightforward it is to obtain tax-exempt status for a church …


