The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
TV show · 2015 · Talk · English
Curator score: 2.9/10 (11.6K ratings)
Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.
Ratings:
- Curator score: 2.9/10
- IMDb: 5.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 22%
- Metacritic: 67
- TMDB: 5.2/10
Production: CBS Studios, Fulwell 73 Productions
Cast: James Corden, Reggie Watts
Curator Review
Verdict: A glossy, very accessible late-night talk show with a strong run of musical bits, celebrity games, and viral-friendly segments, but it’s uneven as a pure interview program and can feel overproduced. Best approached as a highlights-driven watch rather than a must-see full-series binge.
Best for: fans of mainstream late-night comedy; viewers who enjoy celebrity games and recurring bits; people looking for light, easy background viewing; fans of musical comedy and polished studio production
Skip if: you want sharp political satire or deep long-form interviews; you dislike broad, crowd-pleasing comedy; you prefer a more offbeat or low-key late-night tone; you’re looking for a consistently essential talk-show archive
Overview: The Late Late Show with James Corden is a very specific kind of late-night success: bright, friendly, and built around segments that travel well online. Its best material leans into musical sketches, carpool-style bits, and playful celebrity participation, which made it one of the most shareable talk shows of its era.
Worth noting: As a traditional talk show, though, it’s more uneven. Interviews can be pleasant without being especially revealing, and the format often prioritizes momentum and spectacle over depth. That makes it easy to sample and harder to recommend as a full, front-to-back watch.
Bottom line: If you like polished network late night with a warm, high-energy host and a steady stream of recurring bits, it delivers. If you want sharper writing, stranger comedy, or more substantive conversation, there are stronger alternatives in the genre.
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Topics: late-night, talk show, celebrity interviews, comedy bits, musical comedy, variety format, lighthearted, mainstream, studio audience, viral-friendly
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Overview Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.
Ratings
Curator score: 2.9/10
IMDb: 5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 22%
Metacritic: 67
TMDB: 5.2/10
Production CBS Studios, Fulwell 73 Productions
Cast James Corden, Reggie Watts
Curator Review
Verdict
A glossy, very accessible late-night talk show with a strong run of musical bits, celebrity games, and viral-friendly segments, but it’s uneven as a pure interview program and can feel overproduced. Best approached as a highlights-driven watch rather than a must-see full-series binge.
Best for
fans of mainstream late-night comedy
viewers who enjoy celebrity games and recurring bits
people looking for light, easy background viewing
fans of musical comedy and polished studio production
Skip if
you want sharp political satire or deep long-form interviews
you dislike broad, crowd-pleasing comedy
you prefer a more offbeat or low-key late-night tone
you’re looking for a consistently essential talk-show archive
Overview
The Late Late Show with James Corden is a very specific kind of late-night success: bright, friendly, and built around segments that travel well online. Its best material leans into musical sketches, carpool-style bits, and playful celebrity participation, which made it one of the most shareable talk shows of its era.
Worth noting
As a traditional talk show, though, it’s more uneven. Interviews can be pleasant without being especially revealing, and the format often prioritizes momentum and spectacle over depth. That makes it easy to sample and harder to recommend as a full, front-to-back watch.
Bottom line
If you like polished network late night with a warm, high-energy host and a steady stream of recurring bits, it delivers. If you want sharper writing, stranger comedy, or more substantive conversation, there are stronger alternatives in the genre.
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Closest in spirit for glossy, celebrity-friendly, game-heavy late-night entertainment with broad appeal.
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For viewers who want a more pointed, topical, and personality-driven network late-night alternative.
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Topics
late-night, talk show, celebrity interviews, comedy bits, musical comedy, variety format, lighthearted, mainstream, studio audience, viral-friendly
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