SummaryRocko, Heffer and Philbert return home to O-Town after 20 years in space in this special for the 1990s Nickelodeon cartoon created by Joe Murray.
SummaryRocko, Heffer and Philbert return home to O-Town after 20 years in space in this special for the 1990s Nickelodeon cartoon created by Joe Murray.
Static Cling maintains the original show’s look, sound, and aesthetic perfectly (although Philbert appears a bit off-model at times). It takes a moment to get reacquainted with the show’s energy and pacing, which is a bit slower and more easygoing than one might remember, but by the time Rocko, Heffer, and Philbert land back in O-Town, you’ll feel right at home.
It’s warm and nostalgic, but only in the sense that its aesthetic maintains a dedication to strangeness. There are also strides forward. Moving on from the ‘90s hasn’t all been overwhelming technology and scary surveillance.
May be one of Netflix’s weirdest decisions yet. But this 45-minute special will likely be welcomed with open arms by fans of the show, which blended anti-capitalist messaging with loopily surreal animation.