If you’ve been scrolling through Netflix or social media recently, you might have witnessed a crime scene that is equal parts adorable and suspicious. In a brilliant move of corporate synergy, Netflix has finally given fans the crossover they have been begging for—sort of.
Meet “Forks Out,” the Sesame Street parody of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise, featuring the world’s greatest Muppet detective: Beignet Blanc.
Here is everything you need to know about the sketch that has the internet buzzing, and why this specific mashup is a genius move for Netflix’s 2026 streaming lineup.
The Mystery: Who Ate Cookie Monster’s Pie?
Released to promote the premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (which hit Netflix last month), the sketch titled “Forks Out” brings the high-stakes tension of a whodunit to the sunny pavement of Sesame Street.
The premise is classic noir, filtered through a preschool lens: Cookie Monster is ready to devour a delicious triple-berry pie, only to find his plate empty. Enter Beignet Blanc, a puppet doppelgänger of Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc, complete with the dashing ascot, the distinct Southern drawl, and a suspicious squint.
Unlike the gritty murders of the Knives Out films, the stakes here are purely culinary. Beignet Blanc interrogates a list of “usual suspects,” including Oscar the Grouch (whose sardine pie remains untouched) and Grover. The sketch is packed with Easter eggs, including a fourth-wall-breaking accusation aimed at director Rian Johnson himself.
Beignet Blanc: The Detective We Deserve
The star of the show is undeniably Beignet Blanc. The puppet design perfectly mimics Daniel Craig’s tweed-heavy wardrobe, and the voice acting captures the erratic, verbose energy of the character.
The name “Beignet” is a clever nod to the character’s Louisiana roots (and arguably a better pun than any of us could have come up with). Fans have instantly latched onto the character, with social media threads demanding a full feature-length film where Beignet Blanc solves crimes alongside Elmo and Big Bird.
Why This Crossover Happened Now
This viral moment isn’t just a random sketch; it’s a strategic celebration of Netflix’s massive content acquisition.
- The Knives Out Franchise: Netflix purchased the rights to the Knives Out sequels for a massive sum, making Wake Up Dead Man one of their flagship releases for late 2025/early 2026.
- Sesame Street on Netflix: As of 2025, Sesame Street officially moved its first-run episodes to Netflix.
By combining these two intellectual properties, Netflix is flexing its catalog depth. It appeals to the nostalgia of adults (who grew up on Sesame Street and now watch murder mysteries) while introducing the detective genre to a younger audience in a safe, “rated G” format.
Will We Get a Full Muppet Knives Out Movie?
For years, the internet has campaigned for Rian Johnson to make a Knives Out movie where Benoit Blanc is the only human character in a cast of Muppets (referencing The Muppet Christmas Carol).
While Johnson has famously stated that the two worlds have “different rules” and a full movie might not work, “Forks Out” serves as a perfect compromise. It acknowledges the fan demand without breaking the canon of the actual films. It is a love letter to the fans who have kept the “Muppet Knives Out” meme alive for over five years.
Where to Watch “Forks Out”
If you haven’t seen Beignet Blanc accuse his friends of pastry theft yet, you can catch the full sketch on the Netflix “Still Watching” YouTube channel or within the Sesame Street hub on the Netflix app.
It’s sharp, it’s silly, and it might just be the best mystery of 2026 so far.