'Saturday Night Live UK' Receives Mixed Reviews
The launch of "Saturday Night Live U.K." has been met with critical reviews, with some finding it unfunny and too American, while others suggest it's strongest when embracing British comedy.
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‘SNL U.K.’ Is Strongest When Leaning Into What Makes British Comedy Great — but Its Replicated Format Risks Feeling Too American: TV Review
It is rare to see British sketch comedy on television. In fact, British comedy on television is so rare that the genre has been deemed “at risk” in recent years. So, naturally, you would have thought that the launch of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” — overseen by legendary executive producer Lorne Michaels, with a heavy […]
By Ellise Shafer
Read full article →‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Is A Laughter-Free Yawn That’s Not A Patch On Lorne Michaels’ American Original – Breaking Baz Commentary
Saturday Night Live UK. What is it?! Painful, that’s what. Yeah, seriously. Beyond seriously unfunny. The show launched on Sky Saturday night with a dire Cold Open featuring prime minister Keir Starmer quivering over taking a call from Donald Trump where not one single memorable line was uttered. Tina Fey popped up as guest host. […]
By Baz Bamigboye
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