Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Available on Netflix Japan

Yes, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj is now available on Japan Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on January 20, 2022

Did you know there are thousands of additional movies and shows you can watch by changing your Netflix country? Don't miss out!

Netflix Countries
  • AustraliaBelgiumNorwayGermanyPakistanSpainArgentinaBrazilDenmarkIndiaItalyCosta RicaFrancePhilippinesPortugalMexicoSingaporeSouth AfricaThailandSwedenUSAUnited KingdomCanadaJapanAustriaHong KongFinlandNew ZealandIsraelSouth KoreaPanamaNetherlandsIrelandTaiwan

Synopsis

Every Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy series.

Watch on Netflix

Cast

Alexis Landry
Alexis Landry
Joyelle Johnson
Joyelle Johnson
Maeve Higgins
Maeve Higgins
Michelle C. Bonilla
Michelle C. Bonilla
Julian Zane Chowdhury
Julian Zane Chowdhury

Episodes

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Season 1

Affirmative Action
Available in Japan

Affirmative Action

2018-10-28

Hasan breaks down how a lawsuit by Asian American students against Harvard could kill affirmative action, and where a conservative activist fits in.

Saudi Arabia
Available in Japan

Saudi Arabia

2018-10-28

In the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, Hasan exposes grim truths about Saudi Arabia and the charismatic crown prince known as “MBS.”

Amazon
Available in Japan

Amazon

2018-11-04

Hasan takes time out from his Amazon addiction to analyze the relentless tactics the company used to become the largest online retailer in the world.

Oil
Available in Japan

Oil

2018-11-11

A massive but little-known oil spill off the U.S. Gulf Coast prompts Hasan to examine the serious consequences of expanding American oil production.

Supreme
Available in Japan

Supreme

2018-11-18

Hasan investigates the economics and shelf life of cool as he turns his eye toward streetwear brand Supreme, which peddles hype as much as its clothes.

Immigration Enforcement
Available in Japan

Immigration Enforcement

2018-11-25

Hasan takes on immigration in America, going beyond the headlines to dissect disheartening policies and the Trump administration's motivations.

Content Moderation and Free Speech
Available in Japan

Content Moderation and Free Speech

2018-12-02

Season Final. As social media companies grow into worldwide behemoths, Hasan reveals how they take advantage of outdated laws to curate content and avoid regulation.

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Season 2

Censorship in China
Available in Japan

Censorship in China

2019-02-10

After addressing his Saudi Arabia controversy, Hasan highlights censorship in China and how a #MeToo movement has emerged despite government controls.

Drug Pricing
Available in Japan

Drug Pricing

2019-02-17

Hasan examines the major players in America's drug industry, and how the prices of life-saving medications like insulin continue to rise unabated.

Student Loans
Available in Japan

Student Loans

2019-02-24

As millions of Americans struggle with crushing student loan debt, Hasan digs deep to expose the negligent and dishonest practices of loan servicers.

Civil Rights Under Trump
Available in Japan

Civil Rights Under Trump

2019-03-03

Two years into the Trump administrations, Hasan spotlights how government officials have been quietly and systematically dismantling civil rights.

Hip-hop and Streaming
Available in Japan

Hip-hop and Streaming

2019-03-10

Hip-hop has already taken over America, but streaming platforms have allowed the genre to transform into a disruptive political force around the world.

Indian Elections
Available in Japan

Indian Elections

2019-03-17

Just before voters head to the polls in India's national election, Hasan explains what's at stake for the world’s largest and most diverse democracy.

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Season 3

Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest
Available in Japan

Brazil, Corruption and the Rainforest

2019-05-12

Hasan details new threats to the Amazon rainforest and indigenous people in Brazil, then discusses the crucial upcoming Philippines election.

The NRA's Global Impact
Available in Japan

The NRA's Global Impact

2019-05-19

Though the NRA is best known for its agenda in the U.S., Hasan explores how the organization has been exporting its gun culture around the world.

Cricket Corruption
Available in Japan

Cricket Corruption

2019-05-26

Once a tool of British colonialism, cricket is now India's major sport. But greed and corruption threaten to undermine the game's global growth.

Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal
Available in Japan

Indian Elections Update and the 1MDB Scandal

2019-06-02

Hasan discusses India's election results, then relays the astonishing story of a multibillion-dollar scandal involving Goldman Sachs and Malaysia.

Protests in Sudan
Available in Japan

Protests in Sudan

2019-06-09

In the aftermath of an April 2019 coup in Sudan, pro-democracy groups have faced extreme violence from a military desperate to hold on to power.

Why Your Internet Sucks
Available in Japan

Why Your Internet Sucks

2019-06-16

As millions of Americans lack internet access, Hasan looks at the ways government and providers fail citizens and how some cities are fighting back.

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Season 4

The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry
Available in Japan

The Dark Side of the Video Game Industry

2019-08-04

Video games are bigger than ever, but the people who make them are often exploited. Hasan takes a look at the darker side of the gaming industry.

Fentanyl
Available in Japan

Fentanyl

2019-08-11

As overdoses involving fentanyl continue to skyrocket, Hasan traces the origins of the synthetic opioid and how drug companies profit from its misuse.

Why Your Public Transportation Sucks
Available in Japan

Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

2019-08-18

Hasan examines how the U.S. government and the Koch brothers are sabotaging plans to revive and expand public transportation as infrastructure crumbles.

The Real Cost of Cruises
Available in Japan

The Real Cost of Cruises

2019-08-25

Cruise lines promise fun, inexpensive vacations, but Hasan discovers that major carriers are exploiting loose regulations on labor, safety and crime.

The Two Sides of Canada
Available in Japan

The Two Sides of Canada

2019-09-01

In advance of Canada's election, Hasan talks with Justin Trudeau and scrutinizes the prime minister's reputation as a champion of progressive policies.

The Broken Policing System
Available in Japan

The Broken Policing System

2019-09-08

Five years after three high-profile killings by police, Hasan looks at the culture and systems in place that help officers avoid accountability.

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Season 5

Mental Health
Available in Japan

Mental Health

2019-11-10

Hasan talks about how a lot of people are suffering from mental illness and they don't have access to good health care and even if they do, their insurance companies don't cover the cost of the health care.

Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum
Available in Japan

Trump's Worst Policy: Killing Asylum

2019-11-17

Hasan talks about Trump's policy on asylum seekers. He goes deep into the problem of immigration in the U.S. and Latin America, showing that it goes beyond Cartel's violence, it also has a lot of racism and discrimination.

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion
Available in Japan

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion

2019-11-24

Hasan talks about how fast fashion companies like Zara and H&M are harming the environment and how buying more clothes also affects the environment.

Why Billionaires Won't Save Us
Available in Japan

Why Billionaires Won't Save Us

2019-12-01

Hasan looks at how billionaires use philanthropy to enhance their fortunes, influence public policy and distract from questionable business ethics.

Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020
Available in Japan

Don't Ignore the Asian Vote in 2020

2019-12-08

Hasan talks with Andrew yang and Cory Booker as part of an effort to understand how candidates can appeal to the fast-growing Asian American electorate.

Why We Can't Retire
Available in Japan

Why We Can't Retire

2019-12-15

With the help of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hasan breaks down the financial burden of younger generations caring for their aging parents -- and themselves.

How America Is Causing Global Obesity
Available in Japan

How America Is Causing Global Obesity

2019-12-22

Hasan explains how U.S. policies and companies help spread obesity and poor health around the world, then gives updates on topics from past shows.

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Season 6

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?
Available in Japan

What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?

2020-05-17

As millions of Americans struggle to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hasan looks at how this could lead to a widespread eviction crisis.

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged
Available in Japan

The Legal Marijuana Industry Is Rigged

2020-05-24

Hasan questions the booming cannabis industry, which is being dominated by rich white businessmen at the expense of small growers and people of color.

How Coronavirus Broke America
Available in Japan

How Coronavirus Broke America

2020-05-31

With failing supply chains putting healthcare and food workers at risk, Hasan dissects how Trump's use of executive power exacerbates the problems.

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd
Available in Japan

We Cannot Stay Silent About George Floyd

2020-06-04

Hasan responds to the recent protests in America over police brutality.

Why the News Industry Is Dying
Available in Japan

Why the News Industry Is Dying

2020-06-07

Local newspapers provide vital information in trying times, but as Hasan explains, private equity firms are pillaging these important institutions.

Is College Still Worth It?
Available in Japan

Is College Still Worth It?

2020-06-14

As colleges become more corporatized and offer less despite soaring costs, Hasan considers whether the value of a degree justifies the price tag.

We're Doing Elections Wrong
Available in Japan

We're Doing Elections Wrong

2020-06-21

America's winner-take-all elections drive a divisive, two-party machine that limits choice. Hasan explains — and champions a viable alternative.

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard
Available in Japan

Why Doing Taxes Is So Hard

2020-06-28

Hasan exposes how TurboTax pushes taxpayers away from its free service to a paid option, and why efforts to simplify filing have repeatedly failed.

More titles you might like

Where to watch "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj" online

Here are all the ways you can stream "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj" in Japan. Some of these are to rent or buy the title. Others require a free or paid subscription to a streaming service.

Netflix basic with Ads

You will be redirected to the vendor site to the complete purchase.

Dont miss out on thousands of extra movies and TV shows, like:

Get International Netflix Now

Always know what’s new on Netflix

Bookmark us as your source of the latest Netflix content.