Ep 2. Black Hawk Up
- TV14
- February 7, 2012
- 21 min
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7.6 (348)
In "Key & Peele" season 1 episode 2 "Black Hawk Up," viewers are treated to several hilarious sketches featuring the dynamic duo of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele.
The episode begins with a sketch where Key and Peele are sitting in a car, listening to a radio program where the host is discussing a controversial topic. The conversation gets heated, and the two comedians begin to argue, leading to an unexpected turn of events.
Next up, we see Peele playing the role of a man who is determined to impress his girlfriend's father, who happens to be a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Peele's character goes to great lengths to win over his potential father-in-law, including making outrageous claims about his own family.
In another sketch, Key and Peele play rival gang members who are attempting to settle a dispute through a rap battle. The two comedians deliver some hilarious rhymes, with each trying to outdo the other in an effort to come out on top.
One of the standout sketches in this episode features Key playing a substitute teacher who is clearly out of his depth when dealing with a classroom full of rowdy students. As the situation spirals out of control, Key's character tries to regain control by using a comically outdated technique.
The episode also features a hilarious bit where Key and Peele play two grown men who are obsessed with the game of "flash" (which is essentially a version of tag played with a flashlight). The two comedians give it their all as they attempt to navigate a darkened room while avoiding being tagged by their opponent's flashlight.
Overall, "Key & Peele" season 1 episode 2 "Black Hawk Up" is a great example of the show's blend of clever satire and absurd humor. The sketches are well-written and expertly performed by Key and Peele, making for an entertaining half-hour of television.