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United States of Al

2021 – 2022Show2 seasons35 episodes

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic525.2Rotten Tomatoes31%66%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 35 episodes · best: S2E1 "Promises/Wadaha" 8.7

Episodes

7.2
7.6

Story

Riley, a marine combat veteran, is struggling to adjust to civilian life in Ohio and the interpreter, Al, who served with his unit in Afghanistan, has just arrived to start a new life in America.

Feels like

  • Fish-out-of-Water Comedy
  • Cultural Clash Humor
  • Veteran Adjustment Story
  • Found Family Sitcom
  • Lighthearted & Wholesome
  • Standard Multi-Camera Setup
  • Character-Driven Bonding
  • Accessible Drama
  • Feel-Good Entertainment

Cast

24 of 67 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mark Cendrowski, Nikki Lorre
Written by
Habib Zahori, Ursula Taherian, Bobby Telatovich
Produced by
Jay O'Connell
Music by
Robert Randolph

Everyone

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Facts

April 1, 2021 · May 19, 2022 · Ended

First aired
April 1, 2021
Last aired
May 19, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 35 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Amicable Exes, Artistic License – Military, Basement Dweller +9

  • Amicable Exes
  • Artistic License – Military
  • Basement Dweller
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Commonality Connection
  • Dented Iron
  • Doesn't Know Their Own Birthday
  • Idiosyncratic Episode Naming
  • Inter-Service Rivalry
  • The Matchmaker
  • Very Special Episode
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream United States of Al?"

Questions about United States of Al

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream United States of Al?

In the United States, you can rent or buy United States of Al from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is United States of Al worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is United States of Al okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch United States of Al?

12 h

About 12 hours: 35 episodes in 2 seasons of about 20 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2022.

Will United States of Al make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch United States of Al?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.