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" My Monkey Grifter " is the fifth episode of the fourth season (or the "fifty-third" season in-universe) of the IFC mockumentary series . The episode, written by Seth Meyers , serves as a sharp satirical critique of the 2020 Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher , while also blending in tropes from the true-crime genre. Narrative Structure and Satire

The episode follows (played by Jamie Demetriou ), a filmmaker who embarks on a year-long quest to form a profound, spiritual connection with a monkey named Lulu . It mimics the "cinematic" and often self-indulgent style of modern non-fiction filmmaking—specifically the way My Octopus Teacher framed a relationship with a wild animal as a life-altering, transformative experience. Key satirical targets in the episode include: [S4E5] My Monkey Grifter

Wrote the episode, drawing on "Nigerian-prince" style scam tropes for the con artist characters. Documentary Now! Recap: Monkey Business - Vulture " My Monkey Grifter " is the fifth

Portrays Detective Blakely, who helps unravel the scam. Helen Mirren: Returns as the series' dignified host. It mimics the "cinematic" and often self-indulgent style