Who Is America? (TV Series) Episode #1.2 (2018) User Reviews

it's a sad, strange little world

[framptonhollis · 10/10 · 25 July 2018]

Sacha Baron Cohen seems to be on a non stop streak of impressive and intense satire with this brilliant show. The first episode was shocking and damning enough, but this follow up is equally, if not even more powerful, unbelievable, and incredibly revealing. Not every single joke or segment lands equally well, but, in the end, this episode is a legitimately eye opening look at the modern state of political issues and tensions in the United States. This episode's main focus seems to be the widespread bigotry against muslims among American citizens, which almost no show could ever do in a way that doesn't make my eyes roll. The critique really works because it does not attempt to excuse or legitimize the flaws and harmful factors of Islam itself as a religion, but instead exposes the heavy, nonsensical hatred many seem to have against any potential practicers of that faith, as well as the horrible hypocrisy that lies beneath that very hatred. The final segment is one that simultaneously satirizes the left and the right, and eventually reveals some horrifying truths about many of this country's citizens and their darkest, ugliest beliefs. And, it's laugh out loud hilarious, highly entertaining, and full of non stop surprises.

Extremely funny

[kian089 · 10/10 · 25 August 2018]

The stupidity Jason Spencer is so crazy I couldn't stop laughing the whole time . And Corinne segment oh Lord calmness of the low she is telling is just disgusting. But the Last segment takes the cake in this episode. Those poor town people would've been relieved after knowing that it was just a joke . Very funny .

Episode 2

[bobcobb301 · 7/10 · 30 July 2018]

It is hard to see some of the people behave the way they do, but Sacha's character pitching the idea of a mosque and the brutal reactions from the crowd prove how wild and divided our country is right now.

Corinne Olympios became a household name on The Bachelor series, but I have to wonder if she purposely went along with this for publicity. I don't think she is that stupid to think exposing her bra in a photoshopped charity picture would be a good idea.

The Ted Koppel conversation where he shut down the fake character was great.

More cohesive editorial content compared to the pilot episode for a show that's still dampened by its use of sneaky tactics.

[aarosedi · 28 July 2018]

I found the series' hilarity stock went up notch with this episode, but keeping in mind of course that SBC duping those celebrities with his own brand of schtick is still considered unsavory. Very bad man him.

Though the aftermath of this episode's initial US broadcast saw the resignation of a Georgia state elected official that kind of serves to punctuate the repugnance that the derogatory word he yelled in the first segment, it's the back-to-back interviews with high-profile celebs that can be considered as the highlight, Koppel's that serves as a counterpoint to the Cheney one. Cheney embracing the zaniness; Koppel busting SBC's nads.

The odd lot that was thrown in to the mix has an American TV celebrity seeking the help of by SBC's Italian photographer character to soften her onscreen persona that has acquired quite a nasty reputation during her stint on a reality TV competition show. Photoshop getting things done.

The Heal the Divide segment that is kind of antithetical to the downright farcical first segment. The sentiments aired by the local people who attended the townhall meeting who were presented with a project by SBC's cisgender character that's supposed to help boost their economy exposed some deep-seated prejudices that still permeates modern-day middle America. Unsettling in its rawness.