Parents' Guide to

The President Show

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Presidential satire hosts tired jokes, innuendo, language.

TV Comedy Central Comedy 2017
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Based on 1 parent review

Bret C.
Bret C. Adult
April 4, 2018
age 18+

Presidential waste of time

If you think you have nothing better to do... Watch this show. After it's over, you will think of plenty of things you could have done, but wasted your time having watched garbage like this show.
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What's the Story?

THE PRESIDENT SHOW is a comedy show dedicated to lampooning U.S. President Donald Trump. The satire stars Anthony Atamanuik as the U.S. president, who is hosting his own talk show in the Oval Office. Serving as his sidekick is Vice President Mike Pence (Peter Grosz). From reacting to the media to showing America Trump's New York to hosting real talk show host Keith Olbermann, the series is committed to poking fun at the president as much as possible.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

This predictable series offers lots of silly schtick and jokes aimed at President Trump, most of which fail to offer any insightful humor. Atamanuik's impressions are well-done, even when compared with Alec Baldwin's successful Trump parodies on SNL. But the jokes feel old, and listening to them quickly gets tiresome.

There are a few moments of thoughtful commentary here and there. But The President Show lacks the sharp writing necessary for creating smart and edgy political satire that popular shows such as The Colbert Report, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, or Last Week Tonight with John Oliver are known for. Nonetheless, some folks may be amused by it.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about political satire such as The President Show. What's the purpose behind it? Are there lines that satirists shouldn't cross?

  • Are the characterizations of President Trump in The President Show accurate or fair? Why, or why not?

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