Published 11:19 IST, August 19th 2020

Hasan Minhaj's show 'Patriot Act' ends; heartbroken fans say 'Good while it lasted'

On August 18, Hasan Minhaj announced that his talk show Patriot Act will not return on Netflix. Reacting to the same, fans praised the show and bid adieu to it

Reported by: Jiya Chulet
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

On Tuesday, American comedian Hasan Minhaj took to his Twitter handle to anunce end of his talk show, Patriot Act, on Netflix. In a brief tweet, Hasan Minhaj expressed his gratitude to all those who worked on it. As soon as he anunced end of Patriot Act, a section of fans praised show Patriot Act and bid adieu to it.

A comment read, "Sad to hear. Your show was one of best researched and thoughtful political shows and personally makes my Sunday mornings less interesting; while ar asserted, "Oh what will I t watch mow". A section of fans called out Netflix and asked to explain reason for cancelling show. Scroll down to check out how fans reacted to end of Patriot Act. 

Advertisement

Fans react to Patriot Act's end

 

READ | Hasan Minhaj's Dad Roasts Him Over Followers, Internet Left Laughing

Advertisement

 

READ | Hasan Minhaj's Anti-racism Video Praised Online, Netizens Call It 'most Powerful Mess'

Advertisement

READ | Hasan Minhaj Welcomes A Baby Boy With Wife Beena Patel, Shares An Adorable Post

 

Advertisement

 

 

Advertisement

Hasan Minhaj's talk show

In a brief tweet, Hasan Minhaj wrote, "What a run. @patriotact has come to an end. I got to work with best writers, producers, researchers, and animators in game. My 2 babies were born and grew up with show. TY to @Netflix and everyone who watched. w it's time to return se screens to Best Buy". Along with tweet, he also shared a photo, featuring him on set of show.

comedy news show delved deep into big news topics from all over world, as well as issues surrounding south Asian identity. Minhaj earned praise for his candour on mental health and or subjects that are often stigmatised in South Asian cultures and communities. In June, after tragic death of Geroge Floyd, he urged Asian Americans to confront history of anti-Blackness in ir families and communities, as part of societal reckoning over race.

streaming giant has t commented anything on cancelling comedy show, which has bagged an Emmy, a Peabody Award, and two Webby Awards. show, which started in October 2018, premiered 40 episodes divided into six seasons. In recent times, Netflix has cancelled several or comedy and talk shows, including Chelsea Handler’s Chelsea, Michelle Wolf’s Break and Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale.

READ | Anupam Kher Reacts On Hasan Minhaj's Statement On Kashmir & Article 370, Here's What He Said

 

11:20 IST, August 19th 2020