intp wrote:

The current season has been inconsistent but fun overall IMO, though I think they overuse Moynihan, who I find annoying, and under-use Nasim Pedrad.  Odd that "featured players" Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong seem to get so much more screen time than "star" Nasim.  I like both of them as well but I thought "featured player" meant a lesser status.
 

I noticed that as well. I think it may be the syndrome of a new cast member bringing in fresh characters when they begin their first year and after that it peters out. I remember Nasim Pedrad's first year was littered with sketches with her, but has dwindled since then. Longevity is a problem on SNL.