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Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to the mic with this comedic current event series, breaking down potent worldwide...
Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart returns to the mic with this comedic current event series, breaking down potent worldwide problems with those affected by them. A companion podcast releases alongside the show on a weekly basis.
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Where to watch The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1
The Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 episodes
You hear that comedians, in this day and age, are a better source of insight than the news. This successor to The Daily Show from Jon Stewart, the grandmaster of satirical news, is a prime example. It offers the kind of well-argued and balanced analysis you crave.
71 %28 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
60 %17 reviewsAudience score rating
"Unsure of its place in a vast news world and reluctant to lean into its host’s established strengths, the early problem with The Problem is that it doesn’t know what it is yet..."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Dull, derivative, and far from funny..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Surprisingly, the comedy is the shakiest part early on..."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"(It) feels like Stewart's attempt to evolve what he used to do for a new era. He just hasn't figured out how to do it yet..."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Whereas The Daily Show used Stewart’s prickly dissatisfaction as a comedic engine, his new show spotlights it with a more focused determination."
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Variety
Variety"With the steady hand of Stewart at the helm, even the bumpier, less funny episodes will be informative about issues that are pretty damned serious."
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Decider
Decider"It'll take time for the show to resolve into what it can do best, but in the meantime, it is nice to have (Stewart) back around."
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Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair"The Problem with Jon Stewart is a work in progress, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that."
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Salon
Salon"Funny, thought-provoking..."
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times"The show's success will ultimately depend on its specificity and timeliness."
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Time Magazine
Time MagazineThe Problem With Jon Stewart: Season 1 | Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- USA
