"Taylor Tomlinson's 'After Midnight' Debut: A Comedy Miracle or Missed Opportunity?"
Taylor Tomlinson made her debut as the youngest female late night host on CBS's After Midnight, a reboot of Chris Hardwick's @midnight, and impressed with a format that evokes the manic joy of British panel shows. The show features three guest comics riffing on viral TikToks and Gen Z trends, with points given at the host's discretion. Tomlinson's hosting style creates a feeling of a comedian hang, offering personal insights into the comics, reminiscent of British panel shows. If After Midnight can build a stable of returning comics, it has the potential to create a network haven for comedy nerds.