Entertainment
By Jamie Parker
March 1, 2021
This past Saturday Night Live episode brilliantly spoofed the obsession with “murder shows,” and many viewers might have felt personally targeted. The sketch features the female cast members singing about their favorite pastime: cozying up at home to binge-watch true crime documentaries about serial killers. After all, what’s more soothing than a gripping tale of murder?
From Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel to Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, and every Dateline episode narrated by the charming voices of Lester Holt and Keith Morrison, this SNL performance resonated with many true crime enthusiasts.
In this musical number, Kate McKinnon, Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, and Chloe Fineman harmonize about their penchant for devouring murder shows at the slightest opportunity. After Fineman bids farewell to her boyfriend, she revels in her newfound solitude to indulge in hours of crime content.
The sketch humorously highlights how these shows often serve as background noise while multitasking. “A body builder chopped an old lady,” McKinnon sings, “I watch while I text my 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 watch it while I pay my taxes online.”
Once hooked, the women dive deeper, singing, “And as soon as I’m done I listen to a podcast about the same guy as the show I just watched because now I’m fully down the rabbit hole,” a clear nod to the popular Making a Murderer.
Initially, I thought my partner and I were the only ones captivated by this genre. Each night, I’d whisper, “Can you turn on murder?” as we drifted off to sleep. Apparently, we’re not alone. A multitude of viewers are drawn to the latest true crime documentaries on platforms like Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and more. The fascination with murder shows seems insatiable.
When Fineman’s boyfriend (played by guest host Nick Jonas) returns, he suggests an alternative: “You do realize there’s a type of show that’s better than murder shows, right? Have you heard of cult shows?” This leads to a hilarious scene with him as the creepy NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. Villaseñor tries to shift gears with a mention of her favorite baking shows, but let’s face it, murder stories hold a unique allure—especially after such a challenging year.
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In summary, SNL’s “Murder Show” sketch cleverly captures the fascination with true crime content, making viewers feel understood. The comedic portrayal of binge-watching murder documentaries resonated with many, revealing a shared obsession in a lighthearted way.