Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 28, 2018
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26

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  1. Novote
    Apr 6, 2019
    0
    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 their shows. Netflix wonders why they all their shows don't get nominations and votes. This is why. Yes, mostNetflix 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
  2. DBE
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    I stumbled upon this while surfing Netflix. Some of the criticisms is it’s another political commentary, but actually I found it refreshing and an interesting perspective from a brown Indian/Muslim. I like the style, the pics, news clips and self reflection from his Muslim/Indian point of view. It is not overly over the top, but right down to the details of the situation. Loved the bootyI stumbled upon this while surfing Netflix. Some of the criticisms is it’s another political commentary, but actually I found it refreshing and an interesting perspective from a brown Indian/Muslim. I like the style, the pics, news clips and self reflection from his Muslim/Indian point of view. It is not overly over the top, but right down to the details of the situation. Loved the booty wipe skit!… Expand
  3. sanm22
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    Very nice show. Appealing and covering topics more in depth. Hasan makes sure the topic is brought up in a very understandable way
  4. Sveinbjorn
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    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    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
  5. ppratik96
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    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!
  6. AmericanDem
    Oct 28, 2018
    1
    Yet another actor to throw a hat into the already overcrowded political talk show arena. No depth to the show or any ounce of political insight gleamed here. Just awful and not funny to anyone other than his family or friends.
  7. prashantponde
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    The show is funny, informative and engaging. Looking forward to the next episodes.
  8. asmanraj
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    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.
  9. finnmccool1985
    Dec 13, 2018
    7
    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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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Oct 30, 2018
    80
    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.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Danette Chavez
    Oct 29, 2018
    83
    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.
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  3. Slate
    Reviewed by: Inkoo Kang
    Oct 29, 2018
    80
    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.
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