John Oliver’s HBO series “Last Week Tonight” is not only an Emmys juggernaut, it’s also one of the most buzzy talk series on right now. The former “Daily Show” correspondent has anchored the show since 2014 — nearly a decade at this point — and the show hasn’t lot a single pep in its step. If anything, it’s gotten even more confident and sharp through challenges like the COVID pandemic and the writers’ strike.
But as with any show, “Last Week Tonight” has to take some time off for its writers, producers and host to recuperate. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering if this is one of those weeks.