Reza Aslan responds to criticism of the CBS sitcom, which premieres tonight.
Actually made by human people.
A program is available for interpreters to immigrate to the U.S., but it often takes years.
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“[His response via Twitter was] not anger at all.
It’s not even defensiveness.
It’s an attempt to say that we hear what you’re hearing.
We’re saying we understand your fear.
Early on in the comedy, Al recognizes troubling signs within the family and tries his best to help.
When he comes to America, he’s still playing the same role.
He’s intent on fixing his buddy’s marriage, which is broken.
His nature doesn’t change, even though his environment changes dramatically.
This make a wonderful buddy comedy, but also it’s a fish out of water story.”
The United States of Aldebuts tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
