The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

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3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 144 Ratings

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  1. koolaidthered
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    Trevor is doing a great job, a bit wobbly at first but I honestly can't see a difference in quality now that he has found his legs.

    Give him a few more years and he will be synonymous with the Daily Show just like Jon was.
  2. Jewels10
    Nov 29, 2015
    10
    I think he is doing a great job! Jon Stewart chose Trevor Noah for a reason and I believe that Jon chose well. Trevor has a good delivery, still provides a satiric perspective on the news and gives us, as viewers, his own take on how the world works. Between Noah at 11:00 followed by Larry Wilmore, another of Jon's Daily Show "correspondents" there are more race issues covered and that isI think he is doing a great job! Jon Stewart chose Trevor Noah for a reason and I believe that Jon chose well. Trevor has a good delivery, still provides a satiric perspective on the news and gives us, as viewers, his own take on how the world works. Between Noah at 11:00 followed by Larry Wilmore, another of Jon's Daily Show "correspondents" there are more race issues covered and that is very topical and very important. Worldwide racism is becoming increasingly visible (it has always been there) and these two offer the legitimacy of their perspective. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will never be the same. Yes, Jon Stewart broke up with us. But he gave us notice and he gave us a replacement. I will miss him (though I hear there will be a second coming) but the new bf is pretty good and I am sticking around.… Expand
  3. foresthowell
    Apr 11, 2019
    10
    You know, when someone needs to continually point out that they are a "liberal" in their review, something's off. All these negative reviews are 100% right wing, snowflakes, that definitely don't watch the Daily Show. Not now. Not when Stewart was at the helm.
  4. antpaca
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    I wasn't sure what to expect, since Trevor Noah was essentially unknown to me, but they kept the spirit and sharpness of the show entirely intact. While Noah doesn't have the beloved status of Jon Stewart, he's damn close to being as funny (just in a different way). I was afraid of losing one of my favorite shows, but this iteration of the Daily Show is going to occupy the same part of myI wasn't sure what to expect, since Trevor Noah was essentially unknown to me, but they kept the spirit and sharpness of the show entirely intact. While Noah doesn't have the beloved status of Jon Stewart, he's damn close to being as funny (just in a different way). I was afraid of losing one of my favorite shows, but this iteration of the Daily Show is going to occupy the same part of my life as the last one. Well done!… Expand
  5. lucy-in-peace
    Oct 21, 2015
    9
    Trevor is doing very good for his first season, replacing Jon was a hard task and he has worked hard to honor the opportunity he was given, I think that he is funny and the writers team is incredible. Keep the good work, hope to see your Daily Show for many years to come
  6. martinex
    Oct 13, 2015
    8
    Despite the phenomenal John Stewart, the thing that makes the Daily Show so interesting is the amazing writing. Trevor Noah doesn't quite look the part of a new anchor. He's a bit young and his speaking style is a little to proper for my taste but the material remains top notch. This goes for the correspondents as well. Strangely enough if John had left a year earlier they couldDespite the phenomenal John Stewart, the thing that makes the Daily Show so interesting is the amazing writing. Trevor Noah doesn't quite look the part of a new anchor. He's a bit young and his speaking style is a little to proper for my taste but the material remains top notch. This goes for the correspondents as well. Strangely enough if John had left a year earlier they could probably have gotten the excellent John Oliver to succeed him. Either way I'll keep watching.… Expand
  7. Improvised
    Oct 5, 2015
    8
    Is it me or is it just a little too soon to be reviewing a show that's only been on for a week? I'm not going to lie, I'm giving the show an 8 just to try to round out the score a bit.

    Here is my reason why: Trevor Noah is really pretty green, in several ways, and yet he's not that bad. I really think he has a chance to make this show into something else that's great on its own. I    Is it me or is it just a little too soon to be reviewing a show that's only been on for a week? I'm not going to lie, I'm giving the show an 8 just to try to round out the score a bit.

    Here is my reason why: Trevor Noah is really pretty green, in several ways, and yet he's not that bad. I really think he has a chance to make this show into something else that's great on its own. I remember hating Jon Stewart when he first took over the show. I thought Craig Kilborn was the funniest thing on TV. Who the hell was this impostor? Well, I ate my words then. I think the same could be true for many today.

    The bottom line: the sample size is just way too small to judge at this point.    … Expand
  8. NotchFilter
    Oct 5, 2015
    7
    Anyone looking for Trevor Noah to be another Jon Stewart is looking for the wrong thing.

    While I think he got off to a good start, I realize it is going to take him a while to get his footing and bring the Daily Show in the direction he wants to go.

    For now, I'm giving him a "7". But I'll be a bit more critical for my season two rating. ;)
  9. psyberdelic
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    Is it Jon Stewart...??? Of course not. Is it decent...??? Yes. Was it mixed...? Yes. Lighten up people. Give the guy a month or three to see what develops. It was going to be a bit of a letdown no matter who took over. Only time will tell if Trevor Noah is going to fill even a portion of those huge shoes left behind.
  10. pu-239
    Mar 18, 2016
    7
    Trevor Noah is no Jon Stewart, but that's ok. While Noah approaches The Daily Show in a way that is very different from how Stewart did it, the result is still entertaining. A difference I noticed is that Noah does not have the same passion for the show that Stewart did (very likely due to the fact that The Daily Show was Stewart's 'baby' so to speak) or Stewart's trademarked look ofTrevor Noah is no Jon Stewart, but that's ok. While Noah approaches The Daily Show in a way that is very different from how Stewart did it, the result is still entertaining. A difference I noticed is that Noah does not have the same passion for the show that Stewart did (very likely due to the fact that The Daily Show was Stewart's 'baby' so to speak) or Stewart's trademarked look of fear. However, Noah makes up for much of this with his suave presentation (which reminds me of the demeanor of someone presenting the news for real) infused with humor and his occasional use (though not overuse) of his growing up in South Africa. In addition to this the The Daily Show has maintained strong correspondents (Jordan Klepper in particular with his often deadpan delivery). I think that it did take a little time for the show to find it's footing, but I think it's there now.

    Another positive aspect of the show is the guests. Not only does the show have relevant guests, but the conversations with these guests is very well done. Noah is unique in that he is able to have conversations with many diverse guests all while making jokes to maintain the humor that don't detract from the conversation.

    I was originally skeptical about the show because Stewart left some very big shoes to fill, but Noah has definitely come into his own.    … Expand
  11. RogerE
    Feb 28, 2016
    6
    It is important to remember that Trevor Noah is primarily a standup comedian and not an American television host. There are obvious drawbacks in his "reporting" and interviewing skills. But perhaps the most annoying part of watching Noah perform is the unabashed and constant self-amusement. For some reason, Noah finds a lot of his material funnier than the audience behind the screen. LuckyIt is important to remember that Trevor Noah is primarily a standup comedian and not an American television host. There are obvious drawbacks in his "reporting" and interviewing skills. But perhaps the most annoying part of watching Noah perform is the unabashed and constant self-amusement. For some reason, Noah finds a lot of his material funnier than the audience behind the screen. Lucky for him there is a supportive studio audience, but even that audience refuses to applaud some of the flat jokes and segments, making for several awkward moments. There is also a sincere lack of depth in pop culture references and the few references feel depressingly strained. The writing is often inconsistent and substandard. I've been following the Daily Show long before Noah took over and continue doing so. Even though I do not draw parallels between Trevor Noah and Jon Stewart, my inclination and personal ranking of the show is fallen from number 1 to number 4 or 5. This is not the same Daily Show that was once a vital medium for political and media criticism championing the comedy-news market during the Stewart's reign. Back then I used to watch the news and go, 'Hmm! Wonder what the Daily Show has to say about it.' But not anymore.… Expand
  12. ahnehnois
    Oct 9, 2015
    5
    We're a couple of weeks in, and the new Daily Show is a mixed bag. To be fair, Jon Stewart's best days as a host had long passed and the show had been pretty poor for a while. It's improved somewhat simply because of a much needed fresh start. Trevor Noah is also a far better choice than the various celebrities touted to host the show. He's different, and that's a good thing. He's notWe're a couple of weeks in, and the new Daily Show is a mixed bag. To be fair, Jon Stewart's best days as a host had long passed and the show had been pretty poor for a while. It's improved somewhat simply because of a much needed fresh start. Trevor Noah is also a far better choice than the various celebrities touted to host the show. He's different, and that's a good thing. He's not quite as high energy as his predecessor was, and that's a bit tough. So far, there's been only a couple of genuinely good bits, and it'll be a while before he gets a really high profile interview and gets the chance to grill someone in the way his predecessor once did.

    The new correspondents are generally solid, though for all the talk about women not being in represented in comedy, the ones we get certainly haven't been impressive, including Desi "ha ha pregnancy belly" Lydic. Thanks, mom. Roy Wood, on the other hand, brings a better black voice to the scene than anyone on the Nightly Show has done, and Ronny Chieng's first piece was pretty clever.

    What's troubling about the show is really what hasn't changed. The new host himself has a great fresh perspective, but some of the pieces he delivers seem not in his voice. The writers seem to have more control than he does, and where Jon Stewart's heartfelt, if sometimes inaccurate perspective once permeated the show, now it seems to be in conflict between the host and the writing staff. You can see Trevor delivering some tired political junk he doesn't believe in, and that's a problem. There's a difference between being progressive and intellectual and being whiny about perpetual victimhood, and Trevor's background suggests he understands that in a way the show has not yet caught up to.

    It may be that he'll assert himself more as the show goes on. Personally, I'll give him some time in the hope that that happens. If it does, perhaps the laughs and the thoughtfulness that have gone missing from the show will return.    … Expand
  13. Knighthawk81
    Sep 29, 2015
    5
    It is difficult replacing a legend. That's true in sports, and it's true in TV. Jon Stewart turned "The Daily Show" into a cultural zeitgeist, so replacing him was always going to be a rocky road. The fact that Trevor Noah is a relative unknown who wasn't great or memorable in his limited work as a "Daily Show" contributor doesn't help. The first episode was OK. He has his own style, IIt is difficult replacing a legend. That's true in sports, and it's true in TV. Jon Stewart turned "The Daily Show" into a cultural zeitgeist, so replacing him was always going to be a rocky road. The fact that Trevor Noah is a relative unknown who wasn't great or memorable in his limited work as a "Daily Show" contributor doesn't help. The first episode was OK. He has his own style, I guess, but the format was too familiar. That does him no favors. He's not Jon Stewart, and that's OK, but why try to copy Stewart's format?… Expand
  14. beaner02
    Aug 15, 2016
    5
    Trevor Noah is a mediocre host of a mediocre fake news program. Which wouldn't be so bad, if he hadn't taken the reins from a great host of a great fake news program. It's watchable, but it's not very entertaining.
  15. diabloggical
    Feb 2, 2016
    4
    I am really hoping for this show to be one I look forward to watching, but have been disappointed at how shallow it has been so far. I know Trevor is young and needs to grow into the role, but I miss the deeper and more intellectual commentary and perspective that Jon brought to the show. To me the show wasn't just about comedy. It was also about being a voice of the national conscienceI am really hoping for this show to be one I look forward to watching, but have been disappointed at how shallow it has been so far. I know Trevor is young and needs to grow into the role, but I miss the deeper and more intellectual commentary and perspective that Jon brought to the show. To me the show wasn't just about comedy. It was also about being a voice of the national conscience - something we sorely lack.… Expand
  16. Gamr77
    Jul 31, 2016
    3
    A HUGE step down from Jon. So now we have a good portion of every night that used to be a fun, and informative time, turned into a racist **** show along with Larry Wilmore. CC has dropped the ball. No longer can I watch this racist crap they force on us. Let me know when South Park is on. I'll come back. Such a waste...
  17. night4
    Apr 21, 2016
    2
    Trevor makes things less funny. Think about that for a moment... he does the exact opposite of what he's supposed to do as a host.

    At times, I'll laugh at a clip they're showing, then when Trevor goes to add his witty comment, the laughter in the room stops. Every time. Because it feels like he's just reciting lines. It's pretty bad when Daniel Tosh does a better job of delivering    Trevor makes things less funny. Think about that for a moment... he does the exact opposite of what he's supposed to do as a host.

    At times, I'll laugh at a clip they're showing, then when Trevor goes to add his witty comment, the laughter in the room stops. Every time. Because it feels like he's just reciting lines.

    It's pretty bad when Daniel Tosh does a better job of delivering his lines on his sub-par show.    … Expand
  18. TrueNeutral
    Jul 26, 2018
    2
    I watched Trevor Noah do stand-up a fair bit before he started The Daily Show. He was pretty decent, definitely an up and comer. That being said... Oh my *god*, what the £$@% did those bastards do to him?
    The material spewing out of his mouth is so hacky I can scarcely believe its his voice I'm hearing Please go watch some of his old stuff, this is *not* his stuff. They took a young,    I watched Trevor Noah do stand-up a fair bit before he started The Daily Show. He was pretty decent, definitely an up and comer. That being said... Oh my *god*, what the £$@% did those bastards do to him?
    The material spewing out of his mouth is so hacky I can scarcely believe its his voice I'm hearing Please go watch some of his old stuff, this is *not* his stuff. They took a young, talented comedian and turned him into grey mush.
    Please don't blame him too much, its the talentless writers and producers behind him with an agenda to push.

    As for the show itself... lets be real here, it wasn't that funny even when Jon Stewart was doing it. Can politics be made to be funny? Sure. Do they succeed here? *No*.
    When I watch this I get the same queasy feeling I get whenever I see Fox News. There is a reason why Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart had a public debate a few years back; they were in the same business. The pandering from both shows is palpable and although its despicable when Fox do it behind the guise of news its somehow more insidious when The Daily Show tries to masquerade it as comedy.    … Expand
  19. lghulm
    Mar 3, 2022
    1
    Had to adjust my review - jokes, particularly ones like Trump wanting to sleep with his daughter are just taking the show in a low blow humour direction that I feel John Steward would never have stooped to. Like The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore this show has nearly worm out its welcome.
  20. Davidnb
    Oct 10, 2015
    1
    Sounds like words written for jon stewart coming out of some puppets mouth. The guy comes across a a major dick. I watched the other night because Rachel Madow was on. Completely underwhelming.
  21. SuperJez
    Dec 3, 2021
    1
    Trevor Noah is unwatchable. Smug, dated and supremely unfunny. The original diversity hire. Paid shill for the liberals. Not worth pressing the canned laughter button for.
  22. Wang_Liquin
    Oct 26, 2020
    1
    Unoriginal and tired propaganda being recited by a droll and smug poser.
    Another show destroyed by the need to force feed opinions. At least get someone who is engaging if you are going to push this ****
  23. Sherismith
    Jan 23, 2021
    1
    Definitely a democratic. Not funny at all and I will never watch again. Spokesperson should be neutral when it comes to politics.
  24. cal52216
    May 11, 2021
    1
    Comedy Central at least stop the horrible commercials. If all you can do is to find someone that tells school children jokes, get a kid in middle school. Once he couldn't make jokes about Trump, he is lost for any good material. Flashers? Children's rhymes? Come on.

    Now jokes about farting. Good God!
  25. mcikes
    Feb 22, 2021
    0
    I was intrigued after seeing several promos for The Daily Show featuring Noah. I couldnt believe that the show that once featured Craig Kilborn and Jon Stewart now was headed by this. After seeing a few of these promos I thought that this was a joke, that there was no way this was considered funny and that his awfulness was the joke. Not even close. Not only are the jokes awful, whichI was intrigued after seeing several promos for The Daily Show featuring Noah. I couldnt believe that the show that once featured Craig Kilborn and Jon Stewart now was headed by this. After seeing a few of these promos I thought that this was a joke, that there was no way this was considered funny and that his awfulness was the joke. Not even close. Not only are the jokes awful, which arent entirely upon Noah as he isnt the only writer, but my god his delivery. He makes Samantha Bee look like George Carlin with the way he delivers these "jokes". Only watch this show if you have a morbid curiosity and want to torture yourself. Although on the bright side, this show does provide an opportunity for a unique drinking game. Take a drink every time a funny joke is told. Perfect for recovering alcoholics.… Expand
  26. Datzman290
    Jan 24, 2021
    0
    I've actually searched the internet to find out how I can complain about all of the Trevor Noah commercials that I constantly see on TV. This person has NO redeeming qualities whatsoever. EVERY commercial and bit he has is about how he hates President Trump. Now that President Trump is out of office, he's actually talking about our divisiveness... that people like HE helped cause on an allI've actually searched the internet to find out how I can complain about all of the Trevor Noah commercials that I constantly see on TV. This person has NO redeeming qualities whatsoever. EVERY commercial and bit he has is about how he hates President Trump. Now that President Trump is out of office, he's actually talking about our divisiveness... that people like HE helped cause on an all too regular basis!!! Jon Stewart was funny and topical. Trevor Noah has no talent, relying strictly on his race and hatred as a substitute for talent or comedy.… Expand
  27. Anna_Scott
    Jul 31, 2021
    0
    I am Canadian. And RIP Mayor Ford. But this is the comedic tact that Stewart had/has. Noah on the other hand to me is someone who is full of hate. I don't get him....

    Anyways, click on the link and let's remember JS!!!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTJY_3dyhX0
  28. rmegnash
    Dec 14, 2016
    0
    This show needs to move to BET. Most of the guests are black. What demographic are they going for? Too bad, I used to love watching the Daily Show now Tosh.O is the best on CC
  29. Doona75
    Oct 1, 2015
    0
    Trevor Noah is a complete misfire as host. He's not really very funny by himself. He has no charisma or style and can't seem to engage the guests to get anything out of them. They seem to have to draw HIM out. I don't think he will be hosting for very long and hopefully he'll be replaced by someone who belongs in that chair. Too bad some of the best candidates left the network right beforeTrevor Noah is a complete misfire as host. He's not really very funny by himself. He has no charisma or style and can't seem to engage the guests to get anything out of them. They seem to have to draw HIM out. I don't think he will be hosting for very long and hopefully he'll be replaced by someone who belongs in that chair. Too bad some of the best candidates left the network right before Stewart left. Maybe Jessica Williams can be talked into being host or co-host. She could save the show.… Expand
  30. LibPropoganda
    Oct 2, 2015
    0
    This show, like the one previously hosted by Jon Leibowitz, is terrible. So far, each episode has been nothing more than your standard liberal snark combined with distorted facts and observations (a hallmark of liberal entertainers). "Republicans are racist!" Thunderous applause. "Conservatives are radicals because they protested the illegal harvesting of dead baby body parts" ZOMGThis show, like the one previously hosted by Jon Leibowitz, is terrible. So far, each episode has been nothing more than your standard liberal snark combined with distorted facts and observations (a hallmark of liberal entertainers). "Republicans are racist!" Thunderous applause. "Conservatives are radicals because they protested the illegal harvesting of dead baby body parts" ZOMG LITERALLY THIS! They should change the name to The Liberal Delusion, with some half black guy nobody's ever heard of. They have a blatant agenda against "right-wingers" (i.e. sane, mentally healthy white people) and it's just not funny. Like Jon Leibowitz the host and his handlers, I mean writers, are more concerned with pandering to white, self-hating liberals than the the quality of their show. The host was a piss-poor stand-up comedian, and he's a piss-poor host as well. Zero charisma, laughs at his own jokes, and he's a poor speaker. There's no natural rhythm or flow when he speaks; it's obvious that he's reading from a prompter. "Comedy" Central should have picked a host who has an IQ above 85 if they wanted the show to be successful.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Oct 8, 2015
    60
    His version of the show doesn’t differ much from the one Stewart hosted at the end of his tenure. The correspondents are a mix of newcomers and holdovers, and the tone remains mostly bemused outrage at the state of the world.... In his first four shows, his personality didn’t shine through often enough. He was awkward in his interviews, failing to give Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie much of a challenge, and bumbling through more superficial celebrity chats.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Oct 5, 2015
    67
    For his first week, there was a lot of potential, as well as potential problems.
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  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Sep 29, 2015
    60
    He seemed to suffer from “Jimmy Fallon-itis”--he laughed too much at his own jokes.... The show pretty much stayed on point, with almost every joke leading back to Noah. He got to make the show all about him, and that’s OK--for one night, anyway.
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