If you tuned into Saturday Night Live last night, you might have felt like the “Murder Show” sketch was a personal commentary on your own viewing habits. The comedic segment features the SNL ladies singing about their guilty pleasure: cozying up at home to binge-watch true crime documentaries centered around serial killers. Because nothing says relaxation quite like a chilling murder mystery, right?
From gripping tales like Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel to Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, it’s no surprise that many viewers found themselves resonating with the sketch. Kate McKinnon, Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, and Chloe Fineman delivered a catchy musical number that humorously captures the undeniable allure of these shows.
In the sketch, after Fineman bids farewell to her boyfriend, she relishes the freedom to indulge in hours of true crime. “A body builder chopped an old lady,” McKinnon croons, while simultaneously texting her sister about her baby. Fineman adds, “Last night I saw a new one where they found a cheerleader’s head in an old coal mine. I watched it while I pay my taxes online.”
Once you dive into the world of true crime, it’s hard to resist exploring further. “And as soon as I’m done, I listen to a podcast about the same case because I’m deep into the rabbit hole,” they sing in unison—shout out to Making a Murderer.
I used to think my husband and I were the only ones captivated by these stories. Each night, as we settled down to sleep, I would whisper, “Can you turn on murder?” And that became our nightly ritual. Thankfully, we aren’t alone; it seems countless others are drawn to the latest murder documentaries across platforms like Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and Discovery+—the options are endless.
When Fineman’s boyfriend, played by host Nick Jonas, returns home, he suggests an alternative to murder shows: cult documentaries. “Have you heard of cult shows?” he asks, leading to a scene where he portrays the eerie NXIVM leader, Keith Raniere. Villaseñor attempts to pivot the conversation to baking shows, which, while enjoyable, simply can’t compete with the excitement of a gripping murder narrative. It’s been a long year, after all.
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In summary, SNL’s “Murder Show” sketch hilariously captures the obsession many have with true crime shows, making us feel understood in our quirky interests. The sketch showcases the blend of dark humor and relatable experiences that resonate with a wide audience.
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