‘The Kids in the Hall’ Recap: ‘Episode 3’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 3 of ‘The Kids in the Hall’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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It is definitely safe to say that the Prime Video revival of The Kids in the Hall, has been nothing short of brilliant. For not only has the return of this incredible comedy troupe schooled the industry on how to do a revival/reboot that feels akin to a straight continuation of what came before it, but they also haven’t missed a beat comedy wise. For the jokes in this triumphant return are incredibly funny and what’s amazing, is that the Kids are still finding new ways to take this latest chapter in their comedic adventures to absolute new heights as well.
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For the next episode in the 2022 season, features a bevy of sketches that quite frankly, push the envelope for this troupe and take full advantage of the fact that they’re on a streamer now and can do whatever the heck they want to entertain and that… pays off in spades here. Because it treats the audience to sketches that are just plain wild. Since this episode features a little vignette revolving around a verbal misunderstanding that puts a grandpa at risk… thanks to an unfortunate name for a comedy performance duo. Plus, it features a nutty and twisted sketch revolving around the resurrection of Shakespeare in a unique way. Both of which leave one in stitches with their off-the-wall and bold execution and thankfully, the wonder and bravery of this episode doesn’t end there.

Because the biting satire that this troupe is known for, is present in several other progressive and intelligent and hilarious sketches, such as the one revolving around an inventive Gut Spigot. Which is a sketch that straight up parodies America’s love affair with fad diets and over the top solutions to simple problems and the return of one Mister Danny Husk, takes a heck of shot at cultural appropriation and how little thought people give to it. By way of a sketch involving clogs and clown shows and the blissful ignorance that Danny and the head of A.T. & Love exhibit over wearing such attire when it offends Bingo the Clown and other employees at the company. A move that definitely serves to remind us to just… take a moment and think before we dive into such matters.

But truly, the centerpiece sketch of this episode, is the one involving a DJ desperately trying to spread joy in the apocalypse, by playing the same record over, and over, and over again whilst broadcasting out into the void. And what makes this sketch so genius and so worthwhile, in large part is Dave Foley’s portrayal of the DJ in question. Since he exudes the horror and joy of man desperate for purpose and desperate to not deal with the reality that everything has come to an end. Which just works so well here and pairs nicely with the dark humor present in this tale and well… let’s be honest, this is a sketch that just sums up the last few years of emotions for all of us in a twisted and hilarious, and downright brilliant manner and it stays with you longer after this episode ends with its intelligence and gravity and flawless timing.

If anything, this episode just reminds us of the fact that the Kids in the Hall are just the most brilliant comedy troupe out there. Since they are still able to keep everything fresh, and nutty, and fun, and raunchy, if need be, after all this time and they’re still trying to challenge themselves and find new ways to make their comedy as relevant as can be. Plus, they still keep finding ways to include the old guard of characters in this revival and really, all this episode does is compel us to hit play on the next episode as soon as possible. So, we can see what other hilarious and intelligent, and outright bold wonders await us in the next chapter of this brilliant and rip-roaringly hilarious revival. Until next time.

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