The success of the show in terms of viewership is unclear, but it did inspire several viral moments on social media and had a reasonably popular accompanying podcast. The overall deal Apple made with Jon Stewart’s production company in 2020, which covered this show and other current affairs projects, is presumably now canceled.
Key takeaways:
- The show “The Problem with Jon Stewart” is ending despite being renewed for more episodes, as Apple executives reportedly resisted coverage of some topics planned for the third season.
- Topics that Apple was uncomfortable with included coverage of China, AI matters, and the 2024 presidential race.
- Jon Stewart wanted full creative control and decided to walk away when Apple showed discomfort with the direction of the show.
- It remains unclear how successful the show was for Apple in terms of viewership, but it did inspire several viral moments and had a reasonably popular accompanying podcast.