The screen flickered. Instead of Q, Sal, Murr, and Joe, a hooded figure appeared on a dim set that looked like a warehouse. The figure leaned into the camera.

A cameraman emerged from the kitchen. Another from the closet.

Here’s a short story based on the prompt : The Subtitled Prank

Then the door behind him creaked.

“Your task,” Q said, grinning, “watch the complete series in one sitting. Every time you laugh, you lose a real finger.”