Saturday Night Live delivered a sharp and comedic takedown of Netflix’s controversial drama “The Hunting Wives” during its October 12, 2025 episode, presenting a mock trailer for a fictional second season that cleverly satirizes the streaming platform’s tendency to rush content and the show’s over-the-top premise[1].

A Biting Parody of Streaming Culture

The sketch opens by describing the show as a “straight but lesbian, horny, Republican, murder drama,” immediately establishing the absurdist tone that carries throughout the nearly three-minute parody[1]. SNL’s fictional Netflix executive proudly announces they’ve “rushed to get you in record time ‘The Hunting Wives’ season 2,” a pointed jab at streaming services’ notorious quick turnarounds on popular content[1].

The parody highlights several recurring themes from the original series while amplifying them to comedic effect. Characters engage in increasingly ridiculous scenarios, including sensual cooking lessons where one character admits “I’ve never made chili before” and another responds with “It’s just you and the beans”[1]. These moments satirize the show’s tendency toward melodramatic intimate scenes that seem to occur regardless of context.

Mock Reviews and Cultural Commentary

SNL cleverly incorporated fake critical responses to add authenticity to their spoof. The sketch features fabricated quotes from major publications, including one from “A.I. Scott, the robot now doing reviews for The New York Times,” a meta-commentary on the increasing automation of media criticism[1]. Another fake review claims “I haven’t watched it” attributed to The Washington Post, highlighting the cultural phenomenon of shows generating buzz regardless of actual viewership[1].

The parody also mocks the show’s production values, with one fake review noting “great, you know, writing and wigs that are doing their best”[1]. This critique extends to the show’s teenage characters, who are portrayed with deliberately awkward dialogue that underscores the uncomfortable age dynamics present in the original series[1].

The Climactic Twist

The sketch builds to a comedic climax when a “new girl” character arrives from California and reveals she has a girlfriend rather than a boyfriend. The other characters immediately shout “Lesbian!” and cock their guns, a darkly humorous commentary on the show’s confused handling of sexuality and identity politics within its Republican suburban setting[1].

SNL’s spoof concludes with the tagline “Don’t watch it on a plane,” suggesting the show’s content is too scandalous or embarrassing for public viewing, while simultaneously acknowledging its guilty pleasure appeal[1].

This latest sketch demonstrates SNL’s continued ability to skewer contemporary entertainment trends while providing commentary on streaming culture’s rush to capitalize on viral hits, regardless of quality or coherence.

Sources

[1] Saturday Night Live - The Hunting Wives Season 2 Trailer. YouTube. October 12, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5J0_h2EWUI

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