Dillon says, “Jordan is a superhero kind of performer.
Not only has he created superheroes like Kilmonger inBlack PantherandWakanda Forever, but also in animation.
The same gravitas he brings to the screen he has in his voice.”
Lil Baby, Michael B. Jordan, and Heidi Gardner on ‘SNL’.Rosalind O’Connor/NBC
Having early HBO in my TV background six years onDream On I was a fan ofThe Wire.
Jordan brought vulnerability to his drug-dealer role.
Not an easy feat.
He’s compelling and versatile.
He moves effortlessly between movies, data pipe, and streaming.
I look forward to seeing him do comedy."
SNLin Reviewhive - arise!
Cold Open
A new sheriff is in town: Merrick Garland (Mikey Day).
“Merrick Garland don’t play!”
says Day in a nasally whine.
Yang’s character humblebrags about meeting Barack Obama and does a solid Lin-Manuel Miranda impression.
This is the highlight of the cold open!
“F around and find out!”
Honestly, this may be one of the strongest cold opens I have seen this season.
Monologue
“Tonight Michael B. Hosting, Michael B.
Joking… Michael B.
He discusses a recent break-up, and a photo of him that went viral.
Chloe Fineman comes out to flirt with Jordan, and Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim also join.
The latter just threw on a wedding dress!
Punkie Johnson says she “be curious” when the actor points out that he thought she was gay.
“Even vegans have cheat days, right?”
Jordan says he can take himself too seriously, so he’s looking forward to trying live comedy.
Being funny with the electricity of performing live calls for extraordinary powers.
Jordan has shown us he has them.
I began my television career withSNLand am forever grateful for the plunge into the volcano.
It demands danger in a performer, wild risky acting like Aubrey Plaza displayed sensationally last week.”
Good Morning Today
Chloe Fineman and Kenan Thompson introduce the segment, “Cuisine With Francine.”
Sarah Sherman plays Francine, who missed yesterday’s show after getting caught on a rollercoaster for 19 hours.
Now, she looks insane with her face paralyzed after hours of wind burn.
She’s able to make grotesque body humor seems charming and appealing.
Indeed, her Francine is an impressive display of physical comedy.
She is joined by Jason (Jordan) who was also on the rollercoaster.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest canceled more than 16,700 flights over several days in late December.
Now, the airline is trying to make amends.
Almost like a passing of the torch.
They are visited by various guests.
Michael Longfellow is also funny as the awkward guest from New Jersey.
This could be a fun recurring sketch!
State Farm
Jordan plays Jake from State Farm, who slowly usurps a man’s family.
Mikey Day plays the cuckold husband who slowly becomes aware of his wife’s betrayal and goes insane.
I like that this becomes a horror movie trailer.
Really fun twist with Andrew Dismukes.
“He is not a good neighbor!”
While Jordan is solid, Yang’s silly takes lead him astray.
We have seen this before.
Solid melody, and heartfelt I guess but this isn’t for me.
“Hey Che,” he stops him, before relaying a story about an embarrassing encounter.
Six cats are looking for Che!
Vanilla Frostys are back at Wendy’s!
Angel, the Girlfriend in Every Boxing Movie (Heidi Gardner) is back to discuss.
It’s been a minute!
I think this is her first appearance at Update since 2018.
Adonis Creed (Jordan) joins her he wants to take her kids to her sister’s!
He’s got a scarf and rings, the whole package.
Well until a worker from Nu Water (Jordan) sits in and mocks his forehead.
The facade quickly melts, as the attendees (played by the male cast members) follow Jordan.
However, his wife (Gardner) shows up, blowing the buzz.
“Push, push, push!”
Lil Baby - “Forever”
This was produced by Fridayy, Bizness Boi & Fortune.
It’s a fine love song; that’s about it!
Off highway 8 exit 260!
But there’s a problem with the left lane.
It’s the Overstock Sell-o-thon!
They hate trendy chains encroaching on their lot, and have a lot of animosity against Raising Canes.
Johnson’s daughter says their plight is a “funhouse mirror” reflecting the American dream.
One note: This episode keeps reminding us how jacked and hot Michael B. Jordan is.
Falling down
Michael B. Jordan keeps falling while the music plays with Andrew Dismukes as a witness.
He falls again and again walking around 8H.
Very silly and weird.
The Kyle Mooney 10-to-1 slot is being filled.
Final thoughts
Well, how did we feel about this one?Vote hereor weigh in below.
Thank you to Denny Dillon!
Go watch her inServant!
She shares: “This was a different experience for me completely.
Once while shooting in Philadelphia a crew member remarked ‘Denny, you’re really funny.’
And Lauren [Ambrose] said “Denny’s been funny for a long, long time.'
Made my day.”
Happy 45th anniversary tothis classic episode!
