Chloe Fineman is officially trading Studio 8H for Netflix. She announced her departure from NBC’s Saturday Night Live after a seven-season run, confirming the exit just ahead of the sketch show’s 52nd season. And she isn’t wasting any time lining up her next move. The comedian has already secured her first major television role as a series regular in Netflix’s upcoming drama adaptation of Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar. She joins a cast that includes Jabari Banks and Jamie McShane.
Fineman broke the news on July 16. In a heartfelt social media post reflecting on her tenure and oddball moments like the “Lipstick for thicc dogs” sketch, she thanked her fans. The reaction was immediate. Actors Jason Momoa and Lily Collins jumped into the comments to show their support.
Her departure points to a continuous talent transition at NBC. The network saw a significant cast shakeup following the show’s 50th anniversary in 2025. Following the recent exits of Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and Bowen Yang—who left mid-Season 51—Fineman had actually become the longest-tenured woman on SNL before deciding to leave. She joined the cast as a featured player in 2019. By 2021, she hit repertory status.
Now she steps into scripted television. Landing a role in the upcoming Netflix drama series marks a sharp career turn. She is leaving live sketch comedy behind for a serialized mystery format, taking her established television presence to the world’s largest streaming platform.