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The result is a show that blends Brooks' classic "punny grandpa jokes" with the fast-paced, serialized style seen in projects like Kroll Show . Critics from Time Magazine describe it as a "victory lap" for Brooks, while reviewers at NPR highlight how it modernizes the original's spirit with parodies of TikTok, The Real Housewives , and Curb Your Enthusiasm . The Sketch Highlights (and Lowlights)

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It took over four decades, but Mel Brooks finally delivered on the promise of that fake teaser from 1981. History of the World, Part II is no longer just a joke at the end of a movie—it’s an eight-episode sketch comedy event on Hulu that feels like a comedic baton pass to a new generation. A New Generation of "History" Makers The result is a show that blends Brooks'

While the 96-year-old serves as the narrator, writer, and executive producer, he clearly trusted the "heavy lifting" to a modern comedy powerhouse trio: Nick Kroll , Wanda Sykes , and Ike Barinholtz . For Kroll, who grew up idolizing Brooks, working on the series was a "beyond a highlight" career moment. History of the World, Part II is no

History of the World, Part II: 40 Years of Waiting for One Heck of a Punchline

Like any anthology, your mileage may vary depending on your sense of humor. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside: