Alexander Skarsgård made a memorable debut as host of Saturday Night Live (SNL) this past weekend, marking the show's 1,000th episode. While not all of his hosting duties were entirely successful, he showed off his comedic chops and provided some much-needed laughs amidst a series of tired sketches.
Skarsgård kicked things off with an opening monologue that focused on recognizing SNL's house band and poking fun at himself as a 'game' host for the first time. While the segment felt somewhat inconsequential, it was nice to see him acknowledge the show's history and its long-standing musicians.
However, his attempts at more substantial sketches were far more hit-or-miss. One notable example is "Stench of a Family", which featured Chloe Fineman reprising her role from earlier in the season alongside Skarsgård. The drama felt authentic given their on-screen chemistry but could have benefited from further development.
Another sketch, "Immigrant Dad Talk Show", had some of its best lines thanks to Marcello Hernández's portrayal of a gruff Latin host Jaquin and Stellan Skarsgård reprising his role as Alexander's cruel father. The addition of Cardi B in this recurring gag was also a welcome touch.
The show's Winter Olympics promo featured confident athletes but also one nervously hesitant luge racer, who felt endearingly trapped by her sport. Meanwhile, the 'Weekend Update' segment with Colin Jost offered some biting commentary on the Trump administration's new strategy change in Minnesota.
Cardi B closed out the night with a performance that showcased her charisma and undeniable talent. Despite the unevenness of the episode as a whole, Skarsgård demonstrated his ability to bring levity to even the most mundane topics, showcasing his knack for comedy even if it was sometimes inconsistent throughout the show.
Some newer cast members, including Padilla and Wickline, did stand out in certain sketches, bringing some much-needed freshness to the episode. Overall, while not all of Skarsgård's hosting duties landed, he managed to hold his own on SNL and left audiences with a few memorable moments from this milestone 1,000th episode.
Skarsgård kicked things off with an opening monologue that focused on recognizing SNL's house band and poking fun at himself as a 'game' host for the first time. While the segment felt somewhat inconsequential, it was nice to see him acknowledge the show's history and its long-standing musicians.
However, his attempts at more substantial sketches were far more hit-or-miss. One notable example is "Stench of a Family", which featured Chloe Fineman reprising her role from earlier in the season alongside Skarsgård. The drama felt authentic given their on-screen chemistry but could have benefited from further development.
Another sketch, "Immigrant Dad Talk Show", had some of its best lines thanks to Marcello Hernández's portrayal of a gruff Latin host Jaquin and Stellan Skarsgård reprising his role as Alexander's cruel father. The addition of Cardi B in this recurring gag was also a welcome touch.
The show's Winter Olympics promo featured confident athletes but also one nervously hesitant luge racer, who felt endearingly trapped by her sport. Meanwhile, the 'Weekend Update' segment with Colin Jost offered some biting commentary on the Trump administration's new strategy change in Minnesota.
Cardi B closed out the night with a performance that showcased her charisma and undeniable talent. Despite the unevenness of the episode as a whole, Skarsgård demonstrated his ability to bring levity to even the most mundane topics, showcasing his knack for comedy even if it was sometimes inconsistent throughout the show.
Some newer cast members, including Padilla and Wickline, did stand out in certain sketches, bringing some much-needed freshness to the episode. Overall, while not all of Skarsgård's hosting duties landed, he managed to hold his own on SNL and left audiences with a few memorable moments from this milestone 1,000th episode.
. the sketches were hit-or-miss and some of them just felt like they'd been done before. the whole "immigrant dad talk show" thing was actually pretty funny tho 
. cardi b's performance at the end was on point tho, that girl can bring the energy 
. but for a 1,000th episode, i expected a bit more wow factor 
. still, i guess it's all about the new cast members like Padilla and Wickline... they brought some fresh vibes to the show 
. I mean, it's crazy they've hit that 1000th episode milestone. Alexander Skarsgård as host was pretty cool, he had some funny moments but also some sketchy ones 
. The newer cast members like Padilla and Wickline brought a fresh vibe to the show. I'm still surprised they didn't have more people from The Office as guests 
I mean, who expects the new host of SNL to be even remotely funny? The show's been stale for ages and he somehow managed to inject some life into those tired sketches 
. I'm also kinda disappointed that Cardi B only got one performance slot 
, she could've killed it with more time on stage 
. And don't even get me started on the newer cast members, Padilla and Wickline, they totally stole the show 
. The old website is so clunky and hard to navigate 
. It's like they're trying to make us click through multiple pages just to watch a video 
. Can't they just simplify the interface already?! 
A 1,000th episode deserves some fancy new features, don't you think? 
The show's social media presence is also kinda lacking... where's my live tweet button?! 
. I loved the bit where he poked fun at himself as a 'game' host - so relatable! 
! And Cardi B's performance at the end? Total fire 
. Overall, it was a pretty solid episode, even if it wasn't all laugh-out-loud hilarious 
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I mean, sure, some of the sketches were meh, but you can't expect perfection from someone hosting for the first time, right? 
! Some sketches were on point while others were meh, but overall I think Skarsgård did his best to bring the laughs and it was cool to see some newer cast members shine 
. The show's 1,000th episode marked a big milestone, can't wait for what's next 
She always brings that energy and charisma to the table. The newer cast members like Padilla and Wickline also brought some fresh vibes to the show 
. Chloe Fineman killed it in "Stench of a Family" tho 
! Skarsgård might not have nailed every single sketch, but honestly, it was all about having fun and bringing some laughs to the audience. And that's what SNL is all about 
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And what's up with SNL still relying on Cardi B to close out the night? Can't they bring in some new blood for a change of pace? 
. What really stood out for me was the 'Weekend Update' segment with Colin Jost, those commentary bits were spot on 
. But hey, 1,000th episode and all that jazz... can't complain about the milestone itself 
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. I'm excited to see what's next for Skarsgård on SNL!