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


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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...

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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 8.7 (out of 10) based on 181 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Baba Gump gave it a10:
You know how there's those TV shows you watch regularly, and then there are the ones you've heard about, maybe caught a few glimpses of, but never really got into? and then you watch an episode in its entirety and, just like you've heard... you find it amazing? Don't let me overhype this show. A TV show is just that, a TV show. But this is far from a cartoon. I don't know much about Japanese cartoons, but I think the drawing style is called anime... well, this is American anime. The typical American crowd portrayed in the anime style is a shining combination. Voice acting is unprecedented. Persons behind the mic include Regina King, Charlie Muprhy, Samuel L Jackson, John Witherspoon, guest appearance of Lil' Wayne, and many other incredible performers. The music makes the show flow like nothing else. The dialogue is the most hysterical thing I have ever heard... The bottom line is that this may look like a cartoon at first , but it's much more than just that. This "cartoon" is on par with some of the classics of the big screen. But seriously, don't have unrealistically high expectations. It's just a show.

TL Dragon gave it a10:
The Boondocks in real in the best of ways. The show remains oblivious to political correctness and instead focus's on the truth as McGruder see's it. Its funny, shocking, educational at times and always entertaining.

Jasmine gave it a10:
Excellent satire that people either get, or they don't. The people who don't get it are usually the ones being made fun of.

Symira H. gave it a10:
This is one of the best shows. Aaron Mcgruder is not afraid to take on subjects dealing with the black community.

Asha G. gave it a10:
Simply amazing!!

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.....

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

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