‘After Midnight’
CBS’s newest late night show, After Midnight, offers a welcome shakeup to network TV’s usual stable of talk shows thanks to its “game show” format, panel show energy, and effervescently charming host, Taylor Tomlinson. After Midnight is a reboot of the 2010s Chris Hardwick Comedy Central show @midnight. Like that show, a trio of guest panelists try to dazzle the host with punchlines inspired by the wackiest internet trends of the day. Unlike the original, After Midnight‘s strength lies in Tomlinson’s ability to steer her comedic contestants towards silliness. After Midnight is only a week old, but the basic ingredients for a great late night comedy show are all there. After Midnight has a winning concept, an irresistible host, and a full-on embrace of giddy joy.