Mickel Clark
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, also known simply as Last Week Tonight is a satirical news show created and hosted by John Oliver with the directorial work attributed to Joe Perota, Christopher Werner, Jim Hoskinson, Paul Pennolino, and Bruce Leddy. The show has been on air for 8 seasons now and is one of the most satirical shows of today alongside The Daily Show. The trailer for the 9th season of Last Week Tonight just dropped a week and a half ago and this blog will serve as a guide on how to stream the late-night talk show as the 9th season starts airing on HBO Max.
Fans of Daily Show would feel right at home with Last Week Tonight, except this show is on weekly basis and John Oliver tends to take a deep dive into the topics at hand. In this show, no topic is really off the limits as John has already discussed all the burning issues with the society and everything wrong with this society in a satirical manner. Topics included include and go beyond politics, politicians, news, current affairs, environmental issues, celebrities and famous personalities, scandals, and even gossip.
How to Watch Last Week Tonight season 9 in Canada on HBO Max
Last Week Tonight is a Max original TV show which is exclusively available on HBO Max. If you are residing in Canada and wondering “Where to watch Last Week Tonight in Canada?” HBO Max is the spot.
Due to copyright issues, HBO Max is blocked in Canada, but don’t worry and follow these simple steps to stream Last Week Tonight in Canada on HBO Max.
- Get ExpressVPN for HBO Max in Canada
- Download and Install the VPN on your device
- Select a US IP address from the list
- After connecting to a US server open hbomax.com on browser or app
- Search Last Week Tonight on HBO Max from Canada
- Enjoy the show
Can I get an HBO Max subscription in Canada?
There is no news of the streaming giant HBO Max coming to Canada in the near future. But you can have an HBO account from Canada with ease. There are two verified methods to get an HBO account from outside the US.
1- Get HBO Max in Canada with an American Credit Card
Since HBO Max is a US-based streaming service and requires an American card to sign up, you would need a friend or a relative who can lend you his/her credit card for the HBO Max account payment. Once you have an American credit card follow these steps to get an HBO Max account from outside the US.
- Open the ExpressVPN app on your device
- Connect to a US server from the list
- Head over to hbomax.com and click signup
- Enter your details to create your account [Name, email, and password]
- Add your payment method [Name on card, card number, expiration date, and zip code]
- Your account is created now and you can stream HBO Max in Canada
2- Get HBO Max with a Virtual Card
If you don’t have a friend or relative in the US then virtual card payment is the best option for you. Luckily HBO Max accepts the payment from StatesPay card. Just follow these steps to get an HBO Max account via Virtual card payment.
- Get ExpressVPN
- Select a US IP address
- Open statespay.com and sign up
- Enter your details [Name, email, password, etc]
- After you are done with your statespay card, transfer funds from Paypal into your statespay card.
- Use the Statespay card to sign up for HBO Max.
Read more: How to Watch HBO Max in Outside US in 2022 (Complete Guide)
The show has been a long-running phenomenon, heading into its ninth season as this piece is being written. Things first kicked off on April 27, 2014, when the first episode aired and garnered more than 1.11 million views on its debut episode. The season ran for 24 episodes, ending on November 9, 2014. The show got renewed for a second season that ran between February 8, 2015, and November 22, 2015, for a total of 35 episodes. Since then, the show has been renewed 7 more times, each time for 30 more episodes. The third season aired between February 14, 2016, and November 13, 2016; the fourth season, between February 12, 2017, and November 12, 2017; the fifth between February 18, 2018, and November 18, 2018; the sixth ran from February 17, 2019, to November 17, 2019, the seventh ran between February 16, 2020, and November 15, 2020, while the eight and the latest season to date ran between February 14, 2021, and November 14, 2021. The ninth season will air on February 20, 2022, and will run for 30 episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions to Watch Last Week Tonight on HBO Max in Canada
1- Last Week Tonight Season 9 release date?
The 9th season of Last Week Tonight is set to release on 20 February 2022.
2- How many episodes are there in season 9 of Last Week Tonight?
There are 30 episodes of the ninth season of Last Week Tonight, some special episodes are also expected.
3- Where does Last Week Tonight season 9 return?
The ninth season will premier on HBO Max exclusively. You can watch it in Canada or Outside the US with a VPN.
4- When is the next episode of Last Week Tonight?
The second episode of the upcoming season will release on 27th February 2022.
5- What else can I watch with an HBO Max account from Canada?
There are a number of Blockbuster movies and TV shows streaming on HBO Max and you can access them from Canada with a VPN. Some of the newly added content is Tokyo Vice, The Girl Before, KIMI, About Last Night, Peacemaker, Raised by Wolves Season 2 & more.
Last Week Tonight season 9 on HBO Max – Trailer
The show of course has been subject to a large amount of praise from critics as well as from fans. The show has also been considered as influential, so far as being credited for the change in policies by the authorities and the politicians. This phenomenon has often been referred to as the John Oliver Effect.
Last Week Tonight – Awards & Ratings
The show also has an overwhelming rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 8.8 on IMDb, and 4 out of 5 on Common Sense Media. In addition to that, the show has also won a multitude of awards on top of being nominated for at least 107 of them. Some of the accolades won include Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Best Talk Show of 2016; Dorian Awards for TV Current Affairs Show of the Year (2016 and 2020), GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Episode (2015 and 2017), and Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards for Best Broadcast Network or Cable Sketch Series, Variety Series, Talk Show, or Comedy/Variety Special (2021).
Wrap Up
The Max Original TV show will take you on a laughter ride and increase your knowledge base in a number of daily life things. You can watch Last Week Tonight on HBO Max from Canada or Outside the US with the help of a VPN. If you have a Crave subscription then you can watch the first four seasons of Last Week Tonight in Crave but not more than that.
