United States of Al

CBS | Release Date: April 1, 2021

3.8	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 4 Ratings

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3ebfan511Oct 14, 2021

The good: the show is a positive step for muslim american represientation, and is apparently written or created by Afghan people I believe. The Bad: the show is billed and shot like a comedy, but...is not very funny. From the Season 2The good: the show is a positive step for muslim american represientation, and is apparently written or created by Afghan people I believe. The Bad: the show is billed and shot like a comedy, but...is not very funny. From the Season 2 episode 1 I watched, there was 1 kindof funny joke in the firt 5 seconds of the show, and actually a throw-away comment by the dad, and then...nothing funny for a good 10 minutes as it was actually quite dark and depressing. The show would have worked better if shot in a different way, and could have explored things in a much different way. What you have here is a bit of confusion, and it doens't quite work well for what it is apparently trying to be. (a 30 minute sitcom.)… Expand

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NotchFilterMay 24, 2021

If you're looking for belly laughs from a TV show, this is not the comedy for you.

If you're looking for a deeper examination of what people face in their day-to-day lives, with a touch of comedy, then this show may work for you. Mr LorreIf you're looking for belly laughs from a TV show, this is not the comedy for you.

If you're looking for a deeper examination of what people face in their day-to-day lives, with a touch of comedy, then this show may work for you.

Mr Lorre was doing basic comedy in, e.g., the Cybill shows. Since then, recently he's progressed, tackling more difficult issues.

Skipping ahead to Mom, that show was a tough one to watch because of its premise. But watching it was rewarding because of the understanding one gains.

Bob Hearts Abishola is another where one gains insight while enjoying the episodes.

The United States of Al carries on along those lines. Mr Lorre is clearly progressing (and making up for the decreasing quality of Big Bang's 7th through 12th seasons. But I digress...).

Mr Young plays his role superbly. I enjoyed his acting on Enlisted, but this series allows him to really show his subtly. The way he walks around the house, you can see by the expression on his face that he is carrying a burden.

The interaction between Mr Young and Mr Kalyan characters shows a deep friendship that spans many difficulties.

As is usual with a Mr Lorre series, the character development is excellent.

So if you're looking for a TV comedy where you put your brain on hold, watch the show, then pick up your brain afterwards, this show may not be for you.

But if you want to watch an observation of the bond between an American soldier and the Afghan interpreter he worked with, with a comedic touch, then I'd say give this show a viewing.

If you watch no other episode, watch the one about the fundraiser....… Expand

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the-airbudApr 29, 2021

The quality of Chuck Lorre's shows have been on a steady decline. This is probably the worst one yet. CBS sitcoms generally fail to provide any comedy, but this one has literally nothing of value. Critics gave this garbage show softballThe quality of Chuck Lorre's shows have been on a steady decline. This is probably the worst one yet. CBS sitcoms generally fail to provide any comedy, but this one has literally nothing of value. Critics gave this garbage show softball reviews just because it's on a major network and has a major creator. This is not an okay or mediocre show, it is so much worse than just about anything else on television. Only worth watching if you hate Chuck Lorre and want to watch the hopefully swift demise of this embarrassment.… Expand

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