The Problem With Jon Stewart

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Season 1
  • Network: Apple TV+
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 30, 2021
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. Primetimer
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    Oct 1, 2021
    30
    The problem here is material, not money. The pilot suggested that Stewart would be shining a light on a major problem each episode, with a targeted solution that he was in a unique position to address. But how many problems are there actually like that? Judging by the glacially boring second episode, not that many. ... He drips with sanctimony toward anyone who doesn’t share his point of view.

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User Score
2.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 7 out of 10
  1. junk1855
    Oct 4, 2021
    6
    There are informative aspects to the show and it does a decent job at addressing serious issues, but the format leaves a lot to be desired.There are informative aspects to the show and it does a decent job at addressing serious issues, but the format leaves a lot to be desired. The TMZ like scenes with staffers hanging on Jon's every word and guffawing at his every remotely humorous remark are particularly cringe-worthy.… Full Review »
  2. Maventi
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    As a long-time Jon Stewart fan, it's sad to see him reduced to this. It's like watching your grandpa try to hit on teenage girls at aAs a long-time Jon Stewart fan, it's sad to see him reduced to this. It's like watching your grandpa try to hit on teenage girls at a pool-party. He seems desperate to be relevant, but frankly, aren't we all a little tired of hearing zillionaire celebrities tell us how stupid we are for wanting our jobs and lives back post-Covid? Jon can sit around his private ranch in his personal petting-zoo yucking it up about how dumb the rest of us are for refusing to wear masks, but do ANY of us believe that he's personally worn one for even a grand total of five minutes?

    Sorry Jon, but you know NOTHING about American life in 2021.    … Full Review »
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