Here's a quick review of last night's SNL episode.
Cold Open: I am judging this purely based on the segment itself, not any circumstances around it. I am so tired of Dana's Biden, but his appearance is brief, and otherwise, it's a really good segment. The stakes are very high this election, and SNL always does a really good job of turning situations like this into comedy. 9/10
Opening Monologue: John Mulaney is a master of stand-up. His style of comedy is iconic, and despite how long it is, every second works. He's like the anti-Nate Bargatze. 10/10
Sketches: There were 5 sketches in last night's show. Here they are, ranked.
The One That's Not Very Good: Beppo. I just don't think the majority of this sketch is very funny. That being said, for being a One That's Not Very Good, it's very good. 7/10
4: Little Richard. Just not my sense of humor, I guess. 8/10
3: New York City Council Campaign. I am so happy that I know that there is someone named Harvey Epstein. 9/10
2: What's That Name: Election Edition. I kind of feel called out by this one. Michael's no Bill Hader, but he does very, very well with what he's given. 10/10
1: Port Authority Duane Reade. John Mulaney's musical sketches are some of the best in recent history, and this one is no exception. Moment after moment, it was hysterical. 11/10
Weekend Update: Incredible jokes, incredible guest segments. The woman in the second one really reminds me of every character Brie Larson's ever played. 9/10
Musical Guest: Chappell Roan is a master of performing. Her stage presence is off the charts, the songs themselves are instant classics, and her band puts all they have into it. It's a true experience. 10/10
Overall: 9/10.
