La familia Paul

For context, these are the same guys who went to Japan, filmed a person hanging in the Suicide Forest for views and likes, and made insensitive jokes about it. That alone speaks volumes about their character and the lengths they'll go for the spotlight.

Now they're back in the spotlight with a "reality show" showcasing their manchild behavior and inflated egos-as settler colonizers. Yes, you read that right. They moved to Puerto Rico and became part of the problem: displacing locals through settler colonialism. They've done staged photo ops of "helping" the community-when in reality, under the tax incentive law they benefit from, charitable donations are mandatory. They're not being generous; they're just meeting requirements and spinning it as altruism.

They've caused trouble on the island: from supporting privatization of public beaches, to illegally riding ATVs where turtles nest, to trying to buy up properties in La Perla (Old San Juan), playing right into colonialist patterns.

They flex their wealth on an island where the median salary is $25,000-because in the U. S., they're just small fish in a big pond. Add in the corrupt local government, and you've got a classic case of quid pro quo with outsiders exploiting tax breaks.

In short: these manchildren are bad energy with too much money and way too much attention.

Avoid Paul American at all costs. Zero taste, both literally and figuratively. The show is a complete waste of time, and I'm genuinely shocked HBO would put their name on something so poorly executed. Pass.

Utterly disappointing. Paul American delivers zero taste and a horrendously lackluster show. I'm baffled that HBO, known for quality content, would release such garbage. Do yourself a favor and pass on this one.

Paul American: a masterclass in how to deliver zero taste and a show that's somehow both boring and offensive. HBO, are you okay? Seriously, pass on this 'gem.'

The production value of Paul American is as low as its taste levels. A truly horrendous show that leaves you wondering how it ever made it onto HBO. This is a hard pass, and a serious stain on HBO's reputation.

I had high hopes for "Paul American" on Max, hoping for an intriguing look into the lives of the Paul brothers. Unfortunately, the show falls flat in almost every aspect.

First, the lack of depth is painfully obvious. While the show claims to offer an inside look into their world, it barely scratches the surface. The focus is mainly on their fame and flashy lifestyles, with little exploration of their personalities or motivations. There's no real substance to the episodes, and it often feels like we're watching a well-produced promo for their brand rather than a genuine documentary-style show.

The storytelling is weak-instead of showing us something new or insightful, we're just fed the same old stories and controversies we've already seen in the media. The show's structure feels repetitive, and the moments that should be emotionally impactful are either rushed or brushed aside.

Lastly, the lack of character development leaves the show feeling soulless. If you're expecting to get to know the Paul brothers in a meaningful way, you'll be disappointed. There's no real growth or emotional connection, which makes it hard to care about anything happening on screen.

In conclusion, "Paul American" is a missed opportunity. It's more about flashing lights and empty moments than offering anything of real value to viewers. If you're looking for something insightful or engaging, look elsewhere-this show fails to deliver.

If you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a dumpster fire slowly consume itself while yelling profanities about how misunderstood it is-congratulations, you've found Paul American on HBO Max. This show isn't just bad; it's an insult to your intelligence, your time, and honestly, your TV.

Starring Logan and Jake Paul, the undisputed champions of brain cell erosion, this "reality" show is a glorified vanity project where the brothers pretend to be interesting while accomplishing nothing of value. It's like if the concept of narcissism threw up on itself and then demanded you pay a subscription fee to watch.

The episodes revolve around two overgrown man-children flexing their wallets while whining about their fabricated "struggles." The drama is so blatantly scripted, even your toaster would roll its eyes. There's more genuine emotion in a cardboard cutout of Jake Paul than in any of his fake existential crises on screen. You'll spend every minute wondering why anyone would willingly watch two human billboards argue about who's more insufferable. Spoiler alert: it's a tie.

The show's attempts at depth are about as successful as Jake's rap career-painfully awkward and better left forgotten. Logan trying to be the "mature" one is like watching a raccoon put on a suit and run for office. It's cute that he tries, but nobody's buying it. Meanwhile, Jake's self-pity tour is laughably transparent, as if he thinks pretending to have feelings will trick us into forgetting that he's still, well, Jake Paul.

They drag their family into this mess too, because apparently, misery loves company. Their parents and significant others appear on screen like hostages, blinking out Morse code for help while Jake rants about being misunderstood by the world (translation: people finally got tired of his obnoxious antics).

HBO Max touts Paul American as a raw, unfiltered look into the brothers' lives, but in reality, it's just an ego-fueled pity party that proves you can polish garbage all you want-it's still garbage.

"Honestly, if you're thinking about watching this, I would strongly advise against it. It's not worth your time, energy, or attention. The plot is weak, the pacing is painfully slow, and the characters are poorly developed to the point where you stop caring about what happens to them. The production quality doesn't make up for the lackluster storytelling, and even the supposed highlights fall flat. There are far better ways to spend your time-whether it's watching something else, reading a book, or even just taking a walk. Don't waste your time on this."

This review was provided by yours truly.