Trevor Noah made his much anticipated Daily Show debut in the US last night (28 September) and first impressions from international media are in.
We've put together a blitz of reviews from online publications who've reviewed the show. As you'd expect, the reviews are contrasting with a combo of predominantly good and not-so-good.
Tuck in...
CNN
"Noah straddled old and new in his debut, seeking to win over Stewart's longtime "Daily Show" fans while also trying to appeal to new viewers. "
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Smooth start for Trevor Noah as he takes over The Daily Show.
The Guardian
"Noah had an average first night, neither killing it nor completely embarrassing himself."
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The Daily Show review: Trevor Noah clears first night hurdles as host - but only just
IGN
"Right off the bat, you could easily see what Stewart and Comedy Central saw in the beaming young Noah. In addition to leading with great material, the comedian's delivery and charm were spot-on."
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The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: "Kevin Hart" Review
The Hollywood Reporter
"Noah's debut was about being as broad and welcoming as possible, reassuring a nervous fanbase that even if the guy at the desk is more dimpled-and-dapper and even if the world is spinning in a different direction, it's still The Daily Show."
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The Daily Show With Trevor Noah': TV Review
Entertainment Weekly
"I laughed out loud maybe six times during Trevor Noah’s first Daily Show, which isn’t a lot and isn’t nothing."
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The Daily Show with Trevor Noah premiere: Young? Viral? Global?
TIME
"It was as though Noah knew that there’d be a wave of first-night reviews that would compare him negatively to Stewart, and sought to forestall the issue by referencing Stewart as frequently as possible."
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Trevor Noah’s Daily Show Debut: Much Room to Grow for a Newcomer
TV Guide
"Jokes aside - and jokes considered - Noah's first show was largely a success, much like when Jon Stewart took a brief sojourn away from the show and John Oliver filled in."
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5 Things We Learned From Trevor Noah's Hilariously Successful Daily Show Debut
Deadline Hollywood
"So the writing and the delivery have a way to go, and how could they not? It was opening night. There were no fatalities."
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Trevor Noah Takes Over ‘Daily Show’ And The Crowd Goes Mild – Review
Variety
"Noah’s debut found him looking more at ease and in command than he ever did as a correspondent, exhibiting a self-effacing streak about replacing Jon Stewart and a facility for selling jokes at the desk."
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Trevor Noah Makes Smooth Transition Into ‘The Daily Show’ Host Role
Hitfix