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Boondocks, The
SERIES: Cartoon Network (Adult Swim), Sunday 11:00p (30 minutes)


8.6

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Starring Regina King, Daveigh Chase, Daryl Sabara, Gabby Soleil, Jill Talley, and John Witherspoon

Aaron McGruder's edgy comic strip comes to life in this new half-hour Adult Swim cartoon.

GENRE(S):	Animation, Comedy
CREATED BY:	Aaron McGruder
FIRST AIR DATE:	November 6, 2005

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

New York Post Linda Stasi

If you love a big, seriously politically incorrect, brilliantly funny show that delivers belly laughs of the "South Park" quantity, then this one's for you.

100

San Francisco Chronicle Tim Goodman

Right out of the gate, "The Boondocks" is a water-cooler series that lives up to the hype. It is funny, fearless and continues the vibe of the strip.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Melanie McFarland

As hilariously scalding onscreen as it is on the daily comics pages.

TV Guide Matt Roush

Animation has rarely felt so explosively, hilariously defiant.

Kansas City Star Aaron Barnhart

An out-of-the-gate triumph.

Houston Chronicle Mike McDaniel

The Boondocks is can't-miss TV, as vicious, funny and relevant as McGruder's comic strip.

The New Republic Lee Siegel

I can't think of another recent work of art, popular or serious, that's as caustic about race as this wild little cartoon.

The New York Times Alessandra Stanley

There are very few series for young adults that deal with race as brazenly and defiantly as "The Boondocks."

Boston Globe Matthew Gilbert

"The Boondocks" takes on racism the way ''All in the Family" did, by sending up ignorance and extremism rather than moralizing about them.

Hollywood Reporter Barry Garron

Outrageous at times, sentimental at other times, "The Boondocks" brings a unique and satiric vision to animation.

New York Daily News David Hinckley

"The Boondocks," with all its knowingly controversial observations and language, is a sort of animated equivalent of "All in the Family." It'll make you think, and maybe even wince - but at the same time, it makes you smile.

Chicago Sun-Times Doug Elfman

"Boondocks" is a charming, amusing and good-looking cartoon. What's more, it establishes fertile, identifiable characters and story lines.

Detroit Free Press Mike Duffy

Like the frequently audacious comic strip that gave it life, "The Boondocks" doesn't mess around.

Salon Heather Havrilesky

After two episodes, "The Boondocks" shows promise, defies categorization and, basically, could either evolve into a great show or become repetitive really fast.

Orlando Sentinel Hal Boedeker

Deliberate pacing muffles the comedy's energy. Stylish animation clashes with coarse language and situations. Would arty photography help a Mel Brooks movie? Not one with a wobbly script.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rob Owen

Occasionally funny.

Entertainment Weekly Gillian Flynn

Despite its wish to be incendiary, Boondocks seems hesitant. [11 Nov 2005, p.60]

LA Weekly Robert Abele

The timing of a TV show is a different animal from the punchy joys of an in-and-out three-panel strip, and there’s a clunkiness to the pacing of this new Boondocks incarnation.

Chicago Tribune Maureen Ryan

Given the first episode's promise, it's too bad the second outing of "The Boondocks" is a complete waste of time.

Variety Brian Lowry

Aaron McGruder's anger comes through loud and clear in this adaptation of his comicstrip into an Adult Swim animated series, but the dearth of humor reflects another awkward and disappointing transition from three-panel glory to TV series.

The New Yorker Nancy Franklin

There is not a single fresh moment in the three episodes that have run so far; it turns out you can be controversial without being the least bit interesting.

The average user rating for this tv show is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 170 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Ashley gave it a10:
I think this is the best show in years. Its a real depiction of so many things that happens in black America. Everyone can relate to uncle rukus. We all know someone that hate their own race. This is what t.v. should be about. Give us all some thing entertaining and intellectual.

Shane H. gave it a10:
I love this show because its honestly funny...Mr. McGruder did nothing but expos what we go threw as African Americans. Don't get me wrong we got some work to do...but he took what we go threw and turned it into comedy. Whats the difference between a cartoon and a regular film.....

Stephen M. gave it a10:
My favorite cartoon show and my third favorite in all. It provides a general funny plotline while inserting many hidden themes that are also quite comical, able to be found funny by all except al sharpton, who can burn in hell.

Shawn T. gave it a10:
This show is an amazingly witty and intelligent show... and hilarious.

Ciara S. gave it a10:
This is the best show Ive seen in a while. you can learn a lot from this show. i love the fact that Huey is smart, and especially knows about his peoples. I'm a little mad that Uncle Ruckus is there talking all that mess, but i know hes there for a reason. Just don't know what yet, but i learn so much about Huey and hes ma favorite character in this show, then Riley. everybody likes him cause he gangsta and everything but i love this show because im learning from the messages there putting in the show and Huey. I love shows that put hidden messages in there. Aaron McGruder is doing a very good job. Please please please, keep doing the show, more episodes and everything. I love this show and so do everyone else. Adults need 2 wake up and find the message in the show and not just saying they don't like it because of the cursing. they should actually watch it and figure out what it means or what there trying to say in...any episode.

D. A. gave it a10:
Very entertaining show with very attaching and prolific characters. Most of the fun simply comes from listening to the conversations, fast-paced and to the point, almost rap-like. The amazing soundtrack helps a lot too, as well as the intense fight scenes that add a bit of action to an already very complete comedy show. You just gotta understand that all uses of the word "nigger" are not meant to offend and that social commentary is not the only point of the show.

Rawle S. gave it a10:
Best Shoe Ever...Put out the stereotypes and shows the real black families living in this country...A great Show and i support it and cant wait for every new episode...Gud job Aaron.

Boondocks, The SERIES: Cartoon Network (Adult Swim), Sunday 11:00p (30 minutes)

Boondocks, The
SERIES: Cartoon Network (Adult Swim), Sunday 11:00p (30 minutes)