Some within the Afghan American community are elated to finally see a likeable Afghan lead in a popular American television show. Since CBS’s new sitcom, United States of Al premiered on April 1, 2021, the Afghan American diaspora and social media have been abuzz. As President Joe Biden’s administration struggles to meet its self-imposed deadline of Septemto withdraw US forces from Afghanistan, Hollywood is offering its own painless, bloodless version of an end to America’s longest war. In this scene from the show, Al (center) attempts to orchestrate a reunion between Riley and his ex-wife.
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