I took a hiatus during the backhalf of last season. It was just feeling a bit mundane. So I'm shaking it up a bit with these reviews. I'll feature the top 3 or 4 segments, followed by a wrap-up, plus an average score out of 10.
DNC Townhall:
This went on a bit long, with a list of introductions (though Chloe Fineman's Marianne Williamson was incredible). While we got Larry David back as Bernie, I'm featuring this mainly for Maya Rudolph's portrayal of Kamala Harris. Her asides to camera, displaying how her slogans or phrases could seem like a television show, was spot on. And while we've seen it before, Kate McKinnon's Elizabeth Warren may be her best yet. It comes off so naturally and not as forced as her Hillary Clinton impression could be at times.
Weekend Update: David Ortiz On Getting Shot:
It doesn't matter whatever the situation surrounding it, but Kenan Thompson's David Ortiz impression will never not be funny. Its not even a perfect impersonation, but its just the timing behind it where something just clicks.
Inside The Beltway:
Even without the stylist goof midway through, this was a top sketch. We see this panel show where the analysts (headed by Aidy Bryant) say how this Trump Ukraine scandal will finally be the one that results into something. Kenan character's cynicism about it all is such a telling bit of caution (considering SNL's 2016 material). Its also just the way Kenan says "ain't nothing gonna happen".
But what took this to another level was a mistake by a stylist hand who came in 2 seconds too early for a costume change with Aidy. The breakdown that happened afterwards are one of those moments that make SNL special....truly anything can happen live.
Apple Picking Ad:
This was so spot on for the time of season. Apple picking is seen as this seasonal activity to try to reconnect to the past. The writing on this sketch made it work, from "The place in New York that still has confederate flags", to "pay $45 for $10 worth of apples". Aidy and Kate just teamed up so well on this.
After the 1st half of, this had the makings of a down episode, which would have been a shame for the season premiere. But it really picked up in the 2nd half (which is usually inversed). All in all, this was a perfectly fine episode. It'll be interesting to see how SNL covers the on-going impeachment drama, as well as the 2020 democratic primary going forwards. (7.34)
Woody Harrelson: 7.34
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