Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Season 1

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Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: October 28, 2018

Summary: The Daily Show correspondent is the latest alumni to host his own weekly comedy series.

Creator: Prashanth Venkataramanujam and Hasan Minhaj

Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E2. Saudi Arabia
Air Date: October 28, 2018
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S1:E1. Affirmative Action
Air Date: October 28, 2018

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Danette Chavez

Oct 29, 2018

Patriot Act, an appealing comedy-talk show hybrid from longtime collaborators Hasan Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam, isn’t going to singlehandedly swing things Netflix’s way, but it is the streamer’s best offering yet in the genre. ... The result is an engrossing mix of deep dives, personal asides, and current events, all delivered with Minhaj’s winning aplomb. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Oct 29, 2018

The result is bracing, funny, informative, and occasionally, like Last Week Tonight, a little dry. But it’s homework that you wanna do, even if you never forget that it’s ultimately an assignment. I don’t consider that description a knock on the show. Read full review

Jen Chaney

Oct 30, 2018

In the second episode, he refers to his show jokingly as “a woke TED Talk” and that gets it pretty right, except this woke TED Talk is not only informative and incisive, but funny. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Oct 29, 2018

He never sits behind a desk, as he often did as a correspondent on “The Daily Show.” Instead, he stands and gestures, cajoles and emphasizes, straight to camera. This doesn’t always work. ... But it is different, and in an otherwise crowded field, that matters. As for content and format, Patriot Act has thus far made a couple smart and pointed choices. ... Neither of Patriot Act’s first two episodes are necessarily tied to the events of the week that preceded them, but they still feel timely. Read full review

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ppratik96

Oct 28, 2018

I got to see the live taping and the audience loved it! He had really good stage presence and kept us engaged the whole time. I think he has a cool perspective and style of delivery that resonates well with young people. I just hope the field isn't too crowded already and he can stand out.I got to see the live taping and the audience loved it! He had really good stage presence and kept us engaged the whole time. I think he has a cool perspective and style of delivery that resonates well with young people. I just hope the field isn't too crowded already and he can stand out. Not focusing daily headlines and Trump tweets definitely helps!… Expand

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asmanraj

Nov 14, 2018

I'm sure I'm biased, but as a brown Muslim man I find this show to be the most relatable talk show on TV. (I also did go to his stand-up show.) I understand how someone who is not brown and/or Muslim would be less able to relate to it though. I look forward to this show every week.

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prashantponde

Nov 4, 2018

The show is funny, informative and engaging. Looking forward to the next episodes.

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

Sveinbjorn

Nov 7, 2018

Possibly the best political comedy show since the departure of Jon Stewart. Where these shows tend to fall into traps of smugness, anger or condescension, Minhaj manages to ooze empathy and warmth, while still hitting the hard points.
The format isn't miles away from Last Week Tonight,Possibly the best political comedy show since the departure of Jon Stewart. Where these shows tend to fall into traps of smugness, anger or condescension, Minhaj manages to ooze empathy and warmth, while still hitting the hard points.
The format isn't miles away from Last Week Tonight, focusing on a single topic. Hasan has less production value than his HBO counterpart, with little graphics and no desk, so the show has the air of a stand-up routine. Love it. Excited to see more.… Expand

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sanm22

Oct 31, 2018

Very nice show. Appealing and covering topics more in depth. Hasan makes sure the topic is brought up in a very understandable way

3 of 7 users found this helpful34

finnmccool1985

Dec 13, 2018

To fully get what's going on with the show, check Tablet magazine's new article on the women's movement, and Bill Binney's youtube videos on Russiagate- adds to the comedy.

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Novote

Apr 6, 2019

Netflix just put on the WORST FYC event for this show. Once again, rude Netflix employees running their FYC events treated Academy voters terribly and put on another cheap , miserable, uncomfortable event. They don't get it that these are the people who will nominate and vote for theirNetflix just put on the WORST FYC event for this show. Once again, rude Netflix employees running their FYC events treated Academy voters terribly and put on another cheap , miserable, uncomfortable event. They don't get it that these are the people who will nominate and vote for their shows. Netflix wonders why they all their shows don't get nominations and votes. This is why. Yes, most of Netflix shows are bad but some deserve noms. The talent in those shows deserve better FYC events. Get rid of your ignorant employees, Netflix!… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: March 29, 2020
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: November 10, 2019
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: August 4, 2019
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 12, 2019
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 10, 2019
Season 1

78
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 28, 2018
- tbd
  S1:E2. Saudi Arabia
  Air Date: October 28, 2018
- tbd
  S1:E1. Affirmative Action
  Air Date: October 28, 2018