: Drawing on his background, Noah discusses learning German to connect with his father's culture and shares observations on different linguistic "sounds," such as the backwards-vinyl quality of the Russian accent.
In his 2022 Netflix special, I Wish You Would , Trevor Noah leans into his signature blend of global observational comedy and technical mimicry. Filmed at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the special finds Noah exploring the absurdity of modern communication, the psychological fallout of the pandemic, and his own multi-continental heritage.
: Instead of standard COVID jokes, Noah focuses on the "too much wishing" that occurred during lockdowns—how society went from wishing for more time together to realizing exactly how much space they actually needed.
: A major thread throughout the show is Noah’s analysis of how a "peculiar voice" is often more important for winning American elections than policy. He delivers a sequence of presidential impressions, ranging from JFK and Bill Clinton to a standout bit on Donald Trump’s unpredictable inflections.
: Critics and audiences widely regard the final segment as the special's highlight. It’s a well-paced story about a visit to an Indian restaurant in Scotland, involving an overzealous love for spicy food and an "Indian-Scottish" waiter that serves as a masterclass in his accent work. Critical Consensus
