Overview
- HBO will premiere the seven-episode sketch series Friday, June 26, with 30-minute episodes released weekly through early August.
- The show was created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer and executive-produced by Higher Ground, with Barack Obama providing an on-screen introduction.
- Each episode bundles multiple historical vignettes that insert a Larry David persona into key American moments, using high-end sets, costumes and an all-star guest roster.
- Early reviews published June 24 are mixed-to-positive, praising production design and guest performances while faulting repetitive premises, uneven sketch length and heavy reliance on David’s established routines.
- HBO’s strict spoiler embargo has prevented critics from naming some surprise cameos or plot details, which leaves certain provocative segments unreported ahead of the premiere and shapes early coverage of the series.