This Show Will Get You High Ending Explained: "My name is Matt Besser, one of the founders of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and one of the creators of This Show Will Get You High. Directed by Eric Appel, this 2010 comedy film stars Matt Besser, alongside Brett Gelman, John Gemberling, Paul Rust. With a 6.5/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of This Show Will Get You High?

"My name is Matt Besser, one of the founders of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and one of the creators of This Show Will Get You High. A year ago I approached the leaders of Comedy Central with the idea to create a sketch show so funny that it had the power to get the viewer high. I theorized that if we can get the kids high on sketch comedy, then they won’t have to be in the empty lots and the abandoned malls looking for real drugs like heroin, crack, and worst of all, marijuana."

Eric Appel's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Matt Besser's journey. A year ago I approached the leaders of Comedy Central with the idea to create a sketch show so funny that it had the power to get the viewer high.

How Does Matt Besser's Story End?

  • Matt Besser: Matt Besser's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Brett Gelman: Brett Gelman's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • John Gemberling: John Gemberling's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of This Show Will Get You High Mean?

This Show Will Get You High's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Matt Besser may feel rushed. Eric Appel's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.