John Oliver's show returns for 12th season with new YouTube release strategy

independent.co.uk

John Oliver's show, Last Week Tonight, returned for its 12th season on Sunday. Fans can now watch the main segment on YouTube by Monday, a change from last season's Thursday release. This shift marks a new strategy for HBO, which previously delayed uploads to boost viewership on its streaming service, Max. The decision to change was influenced by Oliver's criticism of the delay. During the season premiere, Oliver focused on President Donald Trump's controversial actions in his second term. The show has aired on HBO since 2014 and has won 30 Emmys.


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