Ep 16. Killers

During episode 16 of season 4 of This Is Not Happening, titled "Killers," the show brings a group of comedians to recount stories of brushes with killers. The episode starts with an introduction by host Roy Wood Jr. who takes the audience through what to expect from the upcoming stories. He mentions that the tales are the darkest and wildest that the show has seen yet.

The first comedian to take the stage is Sam Tallent, who shares a shocking story of dealing with a cannibalistic serial killer. He talks about how he was working in a restaurant and realized that one of his customers, Albert, had eerily similar behavior to a known serial killer who'd been caught a few years before. He tells the audience how he spent weeks trying to gather more information about the customer and how his fears were confirmed when he found out that Albert was the same person. Things take a gruesome turn when Sam has to deal with the aftermath of discovery.

Next up is comedian Kara Klenk, whose story takes a different turn as it's too close for comfort. Kara talks about how her friend's brother attempted to kill her and other members of their friend circle in a drunken rage one night. She takes the audience through the events of the night in detail, describing how terrifying it was to face someone who was so close to you.

The episode's third comedian, Mike Lawrence, shares his story of discovering a housemate's connection to a convicted Manson Family member. The audience gets uncomfortable watching Mike recount tales of his living with the man and communicating with the infamous Manson member through him. He reveals his experience of living with someone who'd chosen to immerse himself in such history and got too close to becoming an extension himself.

Anthony Jeselnik takes the stage next, and he walks the audience through a story about his father's brushes with death. He details how his dad had survived multiple deadly situations, and how it impacted his perception of life and death. Anthony delivers his usual style of dark humor in describing the series of events.

The final comedian of the episode is Jim Norton, who talks about one of New York City's most infamous serial killers, David Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam. He tells the audience about his obsession with serial killers and his visit to the site of Berkowitz's last killing. He takes the audience through his fascination with the site and his closeness to the killing, which makes it seem more real than just a news story.

Throughout the episode, the comedians use humor to try and make sense of their brushes with the most dangerous parts of the human psyche. They talk about how they processed fear, danger, and violence, using their jokes as a form of catharsis. By using humor to tell their stories, they show that we can face our fears head-on, acknowledge them, and find a way to move past them.

Overall, "Killers" is a gripping episode of This Is Not Happening, where the comedians' tales of killers and brushes with danger is sure to captivate the audience. While the subject matter might be confronting, the comedians succeed in making light of it, making it a funny yet thoughtful experience. The episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, punctuated with laughter and moments of true darkness.