Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America (2026)

Travers enjoyed the series despite recycled jokes and sketches that sometimes feel overlong. He especially praises Larry David’s timeless comic persona and the chemistry in a standout reunion sketch.

Adams finds the series uneven, with sketches that often feel one-note and overlong. He praises the sketches that build on strong character dynamics, especially the energetic pairing of David and J.B. Smoove.

Horner finds the series entertaining but lightweight compared with David’s earlier work. He praises its standout guest performances and funniest sketches, while faulting some sketches for dragging and the format for lacking Curb’s structural payoff.

Herman finds the series hit-or-miss, with its best moments built around Larry David’s petty behavior colliding with major historical events. She criticizes the political grandstanding, which she says reaches the show’s comedic nadir.

The critic finds the series formulaic and uneven, with too many sketches repeating familiar jokes. The extended Lincoln sketch and the Deep Throat parody stand out as successful exceptions.

Mangan finds the series a stale, meandering shambles, with too few flashes of Larry David’s comic sharpness. She singles out Barack Obama’s impeccably timed introduction as the main reason to watch.

The critic finds the series reliably fun despite repetitive tone and familiar historical-sketch comedy. She praises its production design and the unpredictable direction of its sketches.

The critic finds the series a middling letdown, with flashes of inspired comedy diluted by sketches that feel overlong and unfocused. They praise David’s expressive groans and wheezes, which produce some of the show’s best moments.