Stephen Colbert's final season on 'The Late Show' has become an ego trip, with guests lavishing praise on the host and celebrating his departure from CBS. While it's understandable that guests might have an emotional response to Colbert's cancellation, the show's focus on its own host's misfortune has become outsized and dramatic, especially given the many other institutions in crisis. The show's production team could have guided guests away from creating spectacles, and Colbert himself seems to be enjoying the attention. However, the show's relevance is questionable, and the constant tribute to Colbert as a celebrity doesn't make the argument for its political perspective. Ultimately, the show's focus on Colbert's departure feels like a distraction from the many other important issues in the world.
