Miles Teller Takes Aim at Politics in 'SNL' Cold Open
In a nod to the upcoming NYC mayoral race, this week's SNL Cold Open brought together three candidates - Andrew Cuomo (Teller), Zohran Mamdani (Ramy Youssef), and Curtis Sliwa (Shane Gillis) - for a heated debate on New York 1. The sketch cleverly poked fun at the nuances of local politics, incorporating specific references to Hudson Yards that are sure to resonate with New Yorkers.
The cast's decision to avoid featuring any current SNL talent in the mayoral sketches could be seen as a strategic move, but it is worth noting that Kam Patterson made a notable cameo appearance as NYC mayor Eric Adams, while James Austin Johnson delivered an impressive portrayal of Donald Trump.
Moving on to Teller's monologue, he seemed nervous, which resulted in a slightly choppy performance. However, his opening bit about dressing up as SNL characters for Halloween and the Palisades Fire did bring some levity.
Other standout sketches included 'Hungover Halloween Game Show', where Teller, Ben Marshall, and Veronika Slowikowska delivered convincing performances as hungover contestants trying to recall their debauched nights. The Property Brothers' hilarious take on a White House ballroom makeover was another highlight, with Teller shining in both roles and Chloe Fineman delivering an excellent Melania.
The sketches 'Hockey PSA', 'Missing Wives Docuseries', 'Newsroom', and 'Murder Press Briefing' all demonstrated clever writing and execution. The latter two in particular stood out for their heightening of jokes, which added to the comedic effect.
The musical performances by Brandi Carlile were wonderful, showcasing her impressive range as a performer. Her sets included 'Church and State' and 'Human', both of which received critical acclaim.
Weekend Update delivered its usual brand of snarky commentary on current events, with Bowen Yang stealing the segment as George Santos. Colin Jost's straight-man demeanor was elevated by some surprisingly funny lines, including his reaction to Santos swiping his wallet full of female cast photos.
In closing, this week's SNL featured a good mix of sketches and performances that left viewers entertained and engaged. With Nikki Glaser set to return in two weeks, fans are eagerly anticipating the next installment.
In a nod to the upcoming NYC mayoral race, this week's SNL Cold Open brought together three candidates - Andrew Cuomo (Teller), Zohran Mamdani (Ramy Youssef), and Curtis Sliwa (Shane Gillis) - for a heated debate on New York 1. The sketch cleverly poked fun at the nuances of local politics, incorporating specific references to Hudson Yards that are sure to resonate with New Yorkers.
The cast's decision to avoid featuring any current SNL talent in the mayoral sketches could be seen as a strategic move, but it is worth noting that Kam Patterson made a notable cameo appearance as NYC mayor Eric Adams, while James Austin Johnson delivered an impressive portrayal of Donald Trump.
Moving on to Teller's monologue, he seemed nervous, which resulted in a slightly choppy performance. However, his opening bit about dressing up as SNL characters for Halloween and the Palisades Fire did bring some levity.
Other standout sketches included 'Hungover Halloween Game Show', where Teller, Ben Marshall, and Veronika Slowikowska delivered convincing performances as hungover contestants trying to recall their debauched nights. The Property Brothers' hilarious take on a White House ballroom makeover was another highlight, with Teller shining in both roles and Chloe Fineman delivering an excellent Melania.
The sketches 'Hockey PSA', 'Missing Wives Docuseries', 'Newsroom', and 'Murder Press Briefing' all demonstrated clever writing and execution. The latter two in particular stood out for their heightening of jokes, which added to the comedic effect.
The musical performances by Brandi Carlile were wonderful, showcasing her impressive range as a performer. Her sets included 'Church and State' and 'Human', both of which received critical acclaim.
Weekend Update delivered its usual brand of snarky commentary on current events, with Bowen Yang stealing the segment as George Santos. Colin Jost's straight-man demeanor was elevated by some surprisingly funny lines, including his reaction to Santos swiping his wallet full of female cast photos.
In closing, this week's SNL featured a good mix of sketches and performances that left viewers entertained and engaged. With Nikki Glaser set to return in two weeks, fans are eagerly anticipating the next installment.
. I mean, who can forget those infamous suits? And I gotta say, Miles Teller was a bit nervous on stage, hope he warmed up before his set 
. The 'Hungover Halloween Game Show' sketch was SO relatable, I'm pretty sure I've been in similar situations 
. And let's be real, the Property Brothers are hilarious together, especially when they're trying to 'improve' a White House ballroom 
. Overall, it was a solid episode of SNL, can't wait to see what Nikki Glaser brings next 
. Weekend Update had some solid jokes this week, especially with George Santos. Can't wait for Nikki Glaser's return next week! 
That cameo was genius! 
On the other hand, I felt a bit bad for Miles during his nervous monologue... gotta give him some time to warm up on stage 
. The musical performances were on point too - Brandi Carlile absolutely killed it! 
. I mean, it's a bit awkward seeing a real-life politician impersonated by an actor who's basically playing dress-up for laughs. Still, I guess that's what SNL does – makes fun of the serious stuff in a way that feels lighthearted? 
The musical performances were on point though, Brandi Carlile is amazing! 
. SNL still got it, but I do hope Nikki Glaser can bring some more edge back when she returns 
i loved the snl cold open with miles teller!!! 
chloe fineman as melania was EVERYTHING 
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