Parents' Guide to

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Popular YouTube celeb hosts fun, edgy late-night talk show.

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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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Based on 11 parent reviews

Just Another JoJo Weeb
Just Another JoJo Weeb Adult
June 14, 2020
age 13+

Unfunny, Racist and way too scripted

The show is filled with unfunny jokes and Lilly is incredibly racist against white straight males and everything feels way to forced which just makes the show boring also there has been proof that the audience has been told by nbc to laugh harder and fake the laughs
Susi1
Susi1 Adult
January 27, 2020
age 2+

Wrong messaging and asinine 'jokes'

A completely tone deaf show filled with juvenile 'jokes'. Very problematic opinions with underlying racisim and crass humour. The host doesn't seem to know her job (is very loud, a complete wannabe) and makes the whole show extremely irritating and unbearable. Very difficult to watch one entire episode. Sorry but a very pathetic and shoddy job done by ofcourse the host and the writers as well.

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Too much sex
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What's the Story?

A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH is a late-night talk show hosted by YouTube celebrity Lilly Singh. The Canadian actress and comedian interviews a wide range of celebrities, including folks like Mindy Kaling, Kenan Thompson, and Raine Wilson. The show also features funny sketches between interviews, some of which are prerecorded, and some other surprising moments.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (11 ):
Kids say (10 ):

The lighthearted late-night talk show series features Lilly Singh showcasing the trademark edgy humor her YouTube channel is known for. Her high energy makes interviews interesting, even if the humor occasionally falls flat. While she notes that she does not want to get into political discussions, her monologues, jokes, and interviews often make references to the lack of racial, ethnic, and gender inclusion in society, as well as more subtle, but comical, references to white, and often male, privilege.

The best part of the show are the bits that feature Singh playing different characters, which underscores her dramatic talent. There's a lot packed into each 30-minute episode, so if you like late-night fare, A Little Late with Lilly Singh might just offer you enough entertaining moments to keep you awake.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the different ways potentially controversial topics, including race, sexuality, and others, are discussed in the media. Is humor an effective device to use in order to examine these topics on on TV? Why or why not?

  • Do you think A Little Late with Lilly Singh is a groundbreaking show? Why or why not?

TV Details

  • Premiere date: September 16, 2019
  • Cast: Lilly Singh
  • Network: NBC
  • Genre: Variety Show
  • TV rating: TV-14
  • Last updated: March 2, 2022

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