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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014·Show
372Episodes in13Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.8Metacritic767.6Rotten Tomatoes–80%
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Very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor7

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue and direction

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Please hold.

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Deep-Dive SatirePolitical CommentaryEducational EntertainmentWitty MonologueCynical OptimismMedia LiteracyAbsurd AnalogiesCurrent Events AnalysisRapid-Fire Editing

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Pennolino, Elliot Mendelson, Jim Hoskinson
Written by:
John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Juli Weiner
Produced by:
Liz Stanton, Matt Passet, Kate Mullaney

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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Where can I stream Last Week Tonight with John Oliver legally?

HBO MaxSpectrum On Demand

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is included with a subscription to Spectrum On Demand and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Last Week Tonight with John Oliver worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8.8 and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last Week Tonight with John Oliver rated?

TV-MAStrong languageNudity

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and nudity.

How many seasons does Last Week Tonight with John Oliver have?

13 seasons

It has 13 seasons with 372 episodes and is still in production.

Do critics and audiences agree on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver?

Critics76
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Last Week Tonight with John Oliver much the same way.

When did Last Week Tonight with John Oliver air?

It started in 2014 and is still in production.

What language is Last Week Tonight with John Oliver in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Last Week Tonight with John Oliver use?

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TV Tropes lists 420 storytelling tropes for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, including Mundane Made Awesome, You Keep Using That Word, Limey Goes to Hollywood.