TV series

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014 · 13 seasons

A sharp, funny weekly lecture that turns dry policy into cathartic outrage, rewarding viewers who pay close attention.

Tagline: Please hold.
Overview: A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, absurd and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Politics, media, corruption, power
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
media
corruption
power
justice
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild