Watch Megan's Sketches

Megan's Sketches is a Fullscreen original series that introduces its viewers to the creative mind of budding sketch comedian, Megan Stalter. The show released in May of 2020 and consists of six 10-minute episodes, each populated with Megan's original characters. Megan has a unique perspective as she is a self-proclaimed underdog, a recent Chicago transplant pursuing her dream of becoming a renowned comedian. As a comedian who isn't afraid to get weird, Megan's characters are eccentric and memorable with their absurdities.

The show itself brings a classic sketch comedy format with Megan portraying a variety of different characters throughout the episodes. One standout from the first episode is Megan as "Ellen" a prankster with a penchant for deli meats who surprises unsuspecting strangers with meat-centric pranks. Another episode brings "Francesca", a woman who is convinced that she is a "young Diddy".

Each episode focuses on specific themes or premises, from Megan's characters taking on the world of social media to a caterer tackling the intricacies of serving hors d'oeuvres to a history teacher debuting a one-woman show. Despite the varying themes, Megan provides her audience with bright, messy and memorable characters.

Megan has a natural comedic talent and her delivery is one of a kind, making it hard not to root for her success. She has a loveable charm and a self-deprecating humour that really hits home. Each of her characters have their own unique storyline which contributes to the larger arcing plot of this creator's ascent.

One thing that makes Megan's Sketches stand out from other sketch shows is the background audio. The sound effects are often exagerated, and the music is both bizarre and fitting simultaneously, adding to the absurdity of the show.

Megan's Sketches is the perfect example of a show made for the streaming era with short episodes and quick hits of content. It's an experience that doesn't require a significant amount of time to get invested, but Megan's characters will stay on the audience's minds long after the episode ends.

Megan's Sketches does not set out to become cultural commentary, but rather puts a smile on the audience's face through absurdist humour. It does, however, have a sense of commentary that elevates Megan's comedic presence in the show, giving it a depth that pulls it up from being a shallow collection of sketches. Looking beyond just the characters she plays, the commentary expands from her own observational humour to a deeper structure of society itself.

One notable segment is Megan performing a TED Talk on why men can't separate women from their sexuality. While the subject matter exposes the audience to a different, darker side of Megan's comedic talent, it is this socio-political commentary that makes it clear that Megan is more than a one-trick pony.

Overall, Megan's Sketches is a fun and engaging sketch comedy show that features Megan's talent as a writer, performer, and creator. The show is consistently entertaining and never feels like it's overstaying its welcome with each episode. For those looking for a dose of unpredictability in their comedy, this show hits all the right notes.