Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 27, 2014
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Tim Molloy
    Apr 28, 2014
    60
    The fact that so much of the show relies on Oliver means he bears the burden of getting the tone exactly right. And right now, he's a little more angry than funny.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Apr 28, 2014
    60
    John Oliver, a graduate of “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” didn’t exactly break the mold when he rolled out his new show, Last Week Tonight, late on Sunday on HBO; he just tugged at it a bit.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 28, 2014
    60
    Everything about Last Week Tonight felt like another spin of the latenight-satire wheel, with nary a new groove in it.

Awards & Rankings

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#42 Best TV Season of 2014
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#66 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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#71 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 178
  3. Negative: 24 out of 178
  1. Riflenator1234
    May 25, 2014
    10
    Last Week Tonight is a genius comedy and news show that not only is one of the funniest things currently on television, but also one of theLast Week Tonight is a genius comedy and news show that not only is one of the funniest things currently on television, but also one of the only news shows that gives accurate and relevant information about the past week. One of the greatest things about this show is that Mr. Oliver will sometimes give serious opinions on things that, while usually out of place in a comedy show, fit in perfectly with the flow of the show. I would recommend this show to anyone who enjoys a good laugh and interesting news.… Full Review »
  2. blackcowboy
    May 8, 2014
    10
    So if you like the time John Oliver was the host of "The Daily Show" you will love this "British" version of the show that take all whatSo if you like the time John Oliver was the host of "The Daily Show" you will love this "British" version of the show that take all what happened last week and give it a fresh spin. Love the show and looking forward to seeing it getting its own style… Full Review »
  3. BogKid
    Apr 30, 2014
    9
    I have watched "The Daily Show" occasionally, but for no clear reason I never became a regular watcher. Same goes for the "Colbert Report".I have watched "The Daily Show" occasionally, but for no clear reason I never became a regular watcher. Same goes for the "Colbert Report". But for some reason, John Oliver's take on the concept apparently fits my taste in satirical world news. Regular news shows as dispensed on TV are not satirical. They tend to be pathetic light news celebritycentric crap. I will be watching John's show regularly. Now HBO gives us a real news show in "Vice" plus a satirical/real news show in "Last Week Tonight". Are you watching, network news execs?… Full Review »
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