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- Comedy Central
- Sep 16, 2015
- Comedy Central
- Sep 16, 2015
- Comedy Central
- Sep 16, 2015
- Comedy Central
- Sep 16, 2015
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
63% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
13% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
52
25% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
63% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
13% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
A lot of it is funny, for sure, but probably not funny enough to justify what's essentially a second Archer. [11 Sep 2015, p.56]
I rather liked it, though for its form possibly more than for its content. (Note: Subsequent episodes improve on the pilot.)
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 46 User Ratings
6.9
70% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
7% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
24% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 46 User Ratings
6.9
70% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
7% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
24% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
Moonbeam City is a show that keeps getting better with each episode. For anyone who only saw the first couple of episodes, you really owe it to yourself to see some of the later episodes such as the Annie Award nominated "Quest for Aquatica" (episode 4). I'm also a big fan of "The Strike Visualizer Strikes Again" (episode 3), "Glitzotrene-One Town's Seduction" (episode 5, perhaps my favorite), and "The Legend of Circuit Lake" (episode 9).
Although people love to compare this show to Archer, there are numerous differences, not the least of which is the tighter 4-person ensemble cast...sort of like the difference between Seinfeld (a 4-person ensemble) and friends (a larger ensemble). I also feel that the visual style and the music in Moonbeam City is far superior. The show is far more absurdist than Archer, reminding me of Sealab 2021 or Frisky Dingo/The Xtacles.
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SEASON 1
Every frame of animation is pure porn for the eyes. It's refreshing to see a cartoon take a risk at being a period piece, & unlike 99% of TV series set in a specific decade, Moonbeam City totally nails the 80s, from the Patrick Nagel character designs, Lisa Frank color pallet, New Wave sound, to the Memphis postmodern neo expressionist details.
The humor is hit & miss. For example the bulk of jokes from the episode about dolphin racing fell flat, but then the episode about drugs & firefighters was comically successful.
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SEASON 1
It’s okay, but it’s an acquired taste.
The show is a more-forced-than-usual exercise in pop-cultural satire, featuring character names reminiscent of “My Little Pony” (Dazzle, Pizazz, Chrysalis, Rad) and dialogue that tries so hard you can see it sweat.
Ultimately, though, the series--making its debut behind “South Park,” which features a Caitlyn Jenner-themed episode to kick off its 19th season--can’t maintain the initial burst of energy that its design and ‘80s-inspired opening titles convey, and settles for being puerile as opposed to consistently clever.
Moonbeam City certainly nails the aesthetics of cheapo ’80s cartoons and the cadence of bad cop dramas, but its jokes are weak and repetitive, coasting on their delivery by a voice cast full of celebrities.
Individually and in aggregate, the gags stretch with their whole being toward silliness like plants toward the sun. Moonbeam City is an exercise in the sort of dumb--weapons-grade, analysis-resistant--it takes MENSA-levels of intellect to achieve.
With a very 30 rock sense of humor and visuals like Miami Vice meets Gankutsuou, it's worth a try for the visuals alone. The humor is still finding it's footing, but there's a lot of potential in this series.
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SEASON 1
Its like if Archer tripped acid while watching Miami Vice and 80’s music videos. This was not necessarily funny, though there were one or two jokes that illicit a chuckle, but a definite watch for the spectacle it is alone.
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SEASON 1
This is just a lazy show. The visual ascetic is great, but it seems like that's the only thing they put any effort into. To really nail the 80's vibe, you have to have some catchy music from the era as well. You'd think with all of the 80's pop revivalist bands out right now, they'd be able to license some decent music for the show. The first episode is literally about bands going on tour and the music they use is just dreadful.
As far as the comedy is concerned, you get about as many good jokes per episode as you would see in 5 minutes of Archer. Same type of joke too, I wouldn't be surprised if these were the writers that Archer fired.
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SEASON 1
What started out with such ambition and promise quickly turned into a very boring Archer clone that is all but cancelled at this point with it's departure from a prime time slot. The very first episode of this show was witty and funny and I thought Rob Lowe was great as Dazzle. There's alot of similar characteristics to Archer here, including alot of the one-liners and smooth comebacks but the magic of the first episode quickly faded off after by the next episode and now, 9-10 episodes in, this show is just a terribly unfunny clone that won't make it past its first season. Not sure why they got away from some of the moments that made the first episode funny but this one quickly fell off the face of the earth and won't be remembered. The first episode is about the only reason why I've given this show the score I did honestly.
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SEASON 1