- Network: TBS
- Series Premiere Date: Nov 8, 2010
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Conan remains peerless at the art of mock-shtick, his mid-monologue mugging to the new set’s camera angles playing irresistibly like he’s photobombing himself. ... Even if this first foray into the half-hour format isn’t a form-busting revelation right out of the gate, it hints at the possibilities of a reenergized comic mind prodding the late-night electric fence for weaknesses.
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It takes great skill to be so soothing, especially when herky-jerky absurdity is the basis of one’s act. Ovaltine is delicious, and O’Brien has found its ideal serving size.
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Underwhelming open that feels underfunded too.
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As of night one, the new Conan feels a lot like the Conan O’Brien who has now been part of the late-night landscape for a quarter of a century.
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It’s a wobbly excuse for a fresh start, and so far, "Conan" makes the case that less is truly less. ... The good news is that the amiably self-deprecating, wryly peevish, can’t-do spirit of “Conan” appears to have survived the makeover intact. But it feels as if neither O’Brien nor Richter have their hearts entirely in the endeavor--and who can blame them?
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May 16, 2019Conan has been unwatchable outside of Bill Burr appearances since 2016. He gave up being funny to sell his soul.