Who Is America? (2018)

Travers finds the series ambitious and potentially consequential, but its jokes are inconsistent and it is often not very entertaining. He praises Cohen’s ability to stay in character and draw startlingly revealing behavior from prominent subjects.

Colburn finds the premiere politically incisive, though it could be funnier and some segments drag. He singles out the Kinderguardians gun-safety satire for exposing how readily political figures embrace absurd claims that advance their agenda.

The review finds the series timely and its satire more sophisticated than Baron Cohen’s earlier work. It praises the way his disguised characters expose the real people they encounter, while noting that some material becomes disturbing.

D’Addario finds the series a rich, timely comedy, though its contempt can sometimes irritate more than enlighten. He singles out the Kinder-Guardians segment as its creative high point, while criticizing some sketches as overlong and less engaging.

Chaney finds the season flawed but mostly entertaining, with occasional flashes of near-genius. She singles out the Kinder-Guardians segment as the show’s most incisive and blistering achievement, while criticizing its repetitive and juvenile humor.

The critic finds the satire uneven and less edgy than Baron Cohen’s earlier work. The preschool-gun segment is singled out as the sharpest, though the review argues that political extremism leaves little room for satire to land.

The critic finds the series disappointing, arguing its deception rarely feels outrageous or genuinely funny in a world where its targets already air their views openly. He praises Cohen’s sketch-comedy skills and some scripted jokes, but says the characters grow less amusing with more screen time.

Herman finds the series uneven, with its satire sometimes exposing its targets and sometimes falling flat. She singles out Erran Morad’s ability to draw candid, revealing remarks from like-minded subjects as the show’s strongest work.

The critic finds the show dated and less shocking than the political reality it tries to expose. The Gunimals segment is singled out as the episode’s one moment that successfully hits its target.