Final Space

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 143 Ratings

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  1. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 3, 2018
    8
    This show is amazing. It's a hidden gem, really, and I hope more and more people get to know it. Funny, witty and - surprisingly - heartbreaking at times.

    I absolutely loved the cast of characters. They are well developed, well written, it's easy to understand what each one brings to the table. From the wanna-be-hero, Gary, to the droid KVN who everybody seems to hate. After sitting    This show is amazing. It's a hidden gem, really, and I hope more and more people get to know it. Funny, witty and - surprisingly - heartbreaking at times.

    I absolutely loved the cast of characters. They are well developed, well written, it's easy to understand what each one brings to the table. From the wanna-be-hero, Gary, to the droid KVN who everybody seems to hate.

    After sitting down to watch the first episode, I could not help it and binge watched the whole thing in one afternoon. And, by the time the final credits rolled, I caught myself actually missing them. I want to know more, I want to see more and learn what the new season has to offer.

    Like I said: this is a hidden gem that should not be missed.    … Expand
  2. SkillJam
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    This show is amazing. Great story, loveble characters, its funny, sad, emotional, you have everything you need in it. Great epic space oddysey. I can't wait for second season.
  3. Risax
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    I must admit, when I first saw the trailer of Final Space in my Netflix banner I wasn't sure what to think, but at my brother's recommendation I decided to give it a go.

    For me, it got some laughs but the humour is very hit or miss. I especially disliked Gary's rapid fire nonsense. I mean, he acknowledges in the show that he has a problem with his verbal diarrhea but it still got on my    I must admit, when I first saw the trailer of Final Space in my Netflix banner I wasn't sure what to think, but at my brother's recommendation I decided to give it a go.

    For me, it got some laughs but the humour is very hit or miss. I especially disliked Gary's rapid fire nonsense. I mean, he acknowledges in the show that he has a problem with his verbal diarrhea but it still got on my nerves at times.

    There were also some characters that got on my nerves and even if they hated them in-character, that didn't make them any less annoying. Though it did bring some funny moments.

    Honestly, I think I liked the more serious better. Not knowing if a character will survive or succeed, sudden character deaths. It was handled very well and definitely succeeded in tugging at my heartstrings once or twice. It also made the cliffhanger that much more painful.

    All in all, Final Space had a pretty strong first season. But its sense of humour might not be entirely up to your taste.    … Expand
  4. muldjord
    Oct 20, 2018
    9
    Don't be fooled be the oversilly first episode. Stick with it and it quickly opens up into a true space epic. With suspense, romance, action, superb animation and brilliant voice work. I absolutely love the characters, their development and the story of this show. I also found the humor to be spot-on which seems to be dividing people on this show. I guess it's just my style of humor. I wasDon't be fooled be the oversilly first episode. Stick with it and it quickly opens up into a true space epic. With suspense, romance, action, superb animation and brilliant voice work. I absolutely love the characters, their development and the story of this show. I also found the humor to be spot-on which seems to be dividing people on this show. I guess it's just my style of humor. I was laughing out loud plenty of times.… Expand
  5. Reneator
    Dec 25, 2018
    10
    I loved this from start to finish. binged it.

    If you like squirrely crazy cartoons with a heart, i recommend this.

    Only downside was the cliffhanger at the end, could have been a completely wrapped season.
  6. Alessandrobberz
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    This is amazing...an incredibile mix of sadness love and fun...never forget that emotions are the keys of a a story...whatever the story tells. I loved it, felt it and i think everybody should let this movie enter in the hearth. It is incredible how it is able to make you laught and cry watching the same scene.
  7. Voodoo123
    Jul 23, 2018
    4
    Very standard sometimes chuckleworthy sci-fi lark sort of reminds me of a cross between red dwarf and futurama minus the humour. Animation is serviceable but unfortunately in 2018 it really pays to be picky with your animated diet.
  8. GeneralKuntess
    Aug 4, 2018
    6
    -Animation(8/10):Clean and Vibrant,boring design
    -Plot(6/10):
    -Characters(6/10):developed parallel to the plot.No prior emotional bias to relate to Characters. As a Kuntess i was expecting a Rick and Morty with a bigger budget.What draws me to Space theme is vastness that brings our nihilism out while giving contrast to human creation(movie "gravity''),a meditation on a endless dark    -Animation(8/10):Clean and Vibrant,boring design
    -Plot(6/10):
    -Characters(6/10):developed parallel to the plot.No prior emotional bias to relate to Characters.

    As a Kuntess i was expecting a Rick and Morty with a bigger budget.What draws me to Space theme
    is vastness that brings our nihilism out while giving contrast to human creation(movie "gravity''),a meditation on a endless dark desert.Final Space opening ,with a omniscient camera,shows the characters fighting in the edge of and "N" zooming out until "pale blue dot" (misleading).maybe to put in perspective how important relationships are and little our struggle(or im insane(plausible)).As the show progresses i could feel a light and fresh femininity on its writing without the angst of programmer tanned with pimples and screenlight but stalls on Dragons ball z directed by a overprotective mother(repetitive without well choreographed badass fights). Final space has The Simpsons naivety and silliness without relatable situations and Family Guy violence without dark self deprecating humor. References like Hans zimmer(Interstellar),arcade fire(Her),Startrek,starwars,doctor Who,delayed gratification(Ted Talks) are put into a blender to form
    a Zeitgeist smoothie too smooth to be felt(like a baby eating marshmallows in a velvet room),not self aware,NOT META (how dare you) ,gratuitous references.Final space is for normal healthy people without existential problems and just like its fans(10 year olds)its boring with great potential.    … Expand
  9. Spidor
    Aug 4, 2018
    3
    Never ascending beyond "okay", Final Space is a huge pile of wasted potential. Decent animation and reasonable design for most things (the humans suck though), great voice actors, but the flattest jokes and an awful script completely obliterate any chance of it being funny, fun or interesting. Emotional scenes are too ofteb and are mostly manipulative trash and unearned by a flat andNever ascending beyond "okay", Final Space is a huge pile of wasted potential. Decent animation and reasonable design for most things (the humans suck though), great voice actors, but the flattest jokes and an awful script completely obliterate any chance of it being funny, fun or interesting. Emotional scenes are too ofteb and are mostly manipulative trash and unearned by a flat and unlikeable cast, nonsense setups (every prisoner gets a ship? Really?) and the overall plot is just exaggerated sci-fi and Lovecraft ripoffs, with no actual stakes. So what are you, Final Space? You're not funny, you're not touching or moving.

    Anyway, it's watchable. But it will make you angry for how it wastes all that potential.    … Expand
  10. DanielBuegel21
    May 1, 2018
    10
    When I saw the previews to this show, I felt it was in the area of Deep Space 69's latest concept of the series or even a futurama esque show, but I a gave it a shot not even knowing who Olan Roger's was let alone "Gary Space" and It got me a little hooked, and by the 3rd episode I realized the attempt of what they were going for. It was hard for me to take to heart what Olan says aboutWhen I saw the previews to this show, I felt it was in the area of Deep Space 69's latest concept of the series or even a futurama esque show, but I a gave it a shot not even knowing who Olan Roger's was let alone "Gary Space" and It got me a little hooked, and by the 3rd episode I realized the attempt of what they were going for. It was hard for me to take to heart what Olan says about it being one of the first series with consistent changes and sticking to it, like Gary losing his arm, the loss of characters, anything that shows consequence and not going back on it. I do however feel that the pace is not bad, especially being with the swift story development, which I felt like I wasn't even missing out on anything. I seriously felt a rise of attachment to the show as it went on, the only gripe I have while watching this season was that I have to wait till next week and now I'll have to wait till season 2. I really hope people give this show a chance, and not have expectations by comparing it to a type of animated show that they watch on a regular, as if other forms of entertainments style or story and animation is the bar that is set. Other than the people who actually have legitimate reasons of disinterest, I would say give it a chance if you feel like it's trying to be something that already exists, and treat as most would for a non animated show.… Expand
  11. NatT96
    Mar 27, 2018
    5
    While the action is pretty enjoyable, the overall plots become boring to watch over time. When it trys humor, it's very hit or miss, coming into the show, I thought it would have done better with it's humor, but the more episodes I watch it gets harder to accept it's mediocrity. Overall the characters seem predictable and the cringy boring dialogue wise.
  12. toin0u
    Aug 1, 2018
    10
    Just AWESOME !!!!!! the animation is just perfect funny, emotional ... what else ... i want a season 2
  13. SuperMax156
    Aug 16, 2018
    3
    Watched the first couple of episodes but to be honest wasn't doing it for me on any levei, not really funny or interesting. Perhaps if you stick with it maybe it will get better, but for me there is so much stuff to watch now that I can't be bothered watching something and hoping it improves.
  14. triple_co
    Aug 15, 2018
    8
    I wasn't totally sold on Final Space when I watched the first few episodes; Gary seemed a bit annoying, the humour relatively adolescent and while the space backdrop was pretty, it didn't feel entirely fresh. I stuck with it though and thank God I did.

    The show snowballs as the series goes on, picking up characters and weaving storylines neatly together. You can expect the frequent    I wasn't totally sold on Final Space when I watched the first few episodes; Gary seemed a bit annoying, the humour relatively adolescent and while the space backdrop was pretty, it didn't feel entirely fresh. I stuck with it though and thank God I did.

    The show snowballs as the series goes on, picking up characters and weaving storylines neatly together. You can expect the frequent sci-fi staples such as galactic space battles, atom bombs, planet wormholes and everything in between, but while these chaotic environments offer something pretty and engaging, they're never really the main focus. Final Space is a show about its characters, first and foremost.

    It does well at balancing light-hearted comedy with genuinely dark villains and settings - the threat is real, and doesn't at all feel watered down. Each character develops significantly and the emotional moments are impactful.

    It's not perfect as of yet. Some of the script is a little weaker and occasionally the plot can feel a little convoluted or muddled. Season 2 is underway though, and with the right tweaks, this could be an easy rival to Rick & Morty.    … Expand
  15. DudeFromIceland
    Aug 22, 2018
    8
    Being finally able to watch Final Space since it was released on Netflix, I thoroughly enjoyed the first season of the show. Having followed Olan Rogers (the creator of the show) for quite a while, I was very excited to see what he could do with his own show and I was not disappionted.

    The show starts slowly but once it picks after a few episodes it's very hard to stop watching. Good    Being finally able to watch Final Space since it was released on Netflix, I thoroughly enjoyed the first season of the show. Having followed Olan Rogers (the creator of the show) for quite a while, I was very excited to see what he could do with his own show and I was not disappionted.

    The show starts slowly but once it picks after a few episodes it's very hard to stop watching. Good comedy mixed with great animation and voice acting make this one of the most fun animated series out there.    … Expand
  16. FjrodFish
    Sep 1, 2018
    3
    Simply not funny. I found myself laughing a total of zero times while watching this. Zero. None. Boring story I can't get myself to care for at all, and it progresses through the season, unlike most shows of the type, and... while that could be cool... it just leaves me with an even greater sense of "meh". Characters are meh. Plot is meh. Humor is horrendously bad. It's... no, just watchSimply not funny. I found myself laughing a total of zero times while watching this. Zero. None. Boring story I can't get myself to care for at all, and it progresses through the season, unlike most shows of the type, and... while that could be cool... it just leaves me with an even greater sense of "meh". Characters are meh. Plot is meh. Humor is horrendously bad. It's... no, just watch and see - but preferably, you know... don't. Rick & Morty, Futurama, The Simpsons etc etc etc are all animated shows that are funny. This can not be listed with them. I can't quite put my finger on it, but this show just really did not do it for me. I watched it all... then sat back.... and... meh.… Expand
  17. Vlyyk
    Sep 24, 2018
    8
    this little oxygen leak at start of each episode was nice. Also at last i got animated series that in which episode was continuation of previous one - i am kinda tired of somewhat patchwork plot of some series.
  18. TheHonestJack
    Mar 5, 2018
    6
    Juvenile and bland attempts at comedy, incredibly generic sci fi fluff, and boring animation would be the most serious detriments to this show if the complete lack of focus wasn't already derailing this unfocused semi-parody, semi-serious bland show.
  19. Davrosdaleks1
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    In my opinion, one of the best shows of the new year. Very funny animated sci-fi comedy packed with quirky characters and jokes. However, this actually leans more torward dramedy: There is a serialized story with actual stakes and heart to the characters. It really took me by surprise.

    Also, the colorful animation looks very good. The outer space scenes are gorgeous.
  20. Feyadsahid98
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Fantastic new show that is very funny and has many emotional moments sprinkled throughout
  21. PepperSanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    4
    It's okay. Not horrible. Not very good, though. What this show does good is it's decent animation. Where it falls flat is its lack of developed characters, and the 1 developed character is cringe-worthy because of how sexually aggressive he is towards the 1 female lead; think Pepé Le Pew, the horny skunk. Voice acting is amazing from everyone, EXCEPT, the male lead; I am very aware it'sIt's okay. Not horrible. Not very good, though. What this show does good is it's decent animation. Where it falls flat is its lack of developed characters, and the 1 developed character is cringe-worthy because of how sexually aggressive he is towards the 1 female lead; think Pepé Le Pew, the horny skunk. Voice acting is amazing from everyone, EXCEPT, the male lead; I am very aware it's some dude trying a hero voice. It gets annoying because of how forced it sounds. Series plot-wise, you don't get much reason to care bc the world isn't developed enough. Character plots are handled the same. You get too many arcs thrown in episode 1, none progress, and it's really hard to care for the characters in the in-episode conflict/resolution plots bc the protagonists and antagonists are still complete strangers. In closing, the show is a poor substitute for better written shows like Rick and Morty, American Dad, Venture Brothers, etc... The show is fine, just don't expect any sort of satisfaction watching an episode.… Expand
  22. Gioalvaro
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    Sencillamente genial. Un convicto que ha estado solo por 5 años tiene verborrea al conocer a sus primeros compañeros y oculta su dolor detras de una camara. Flujos de sentimientos a lo largo de los capitulos llenos de ciencia ficcion. Lo castigaria porque se reduce de tamaño una pistola, pero que importa. Esta muy bueno.
  23. ceguarnizo
    May 21, 2018
    10
    one of the best animated sci-fi shows of this year (mmm the only one.... ), The critics are wrong about this show.
  24. leelogan
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Loved this show. Well written, great characters, funny with a huge heart. Can't wait for season 2
  25. Chirob
    Feb 28, 2018
    9
    From a follower of Olan Rogers many YouTube stories and ventures. It is nice to see that he keeps the charm and goofiness of his material in this show. His creative word play and authentic characters show something that is lacking in the shows of today. By bringing this vibrant universe to light, with a new twist on adventures in space you are guaranteed a great time following Gary SpaceFrom a follower of Olan Rogers many YouTube stories and ventures. It is nice to see that he keeps the charm and goofiness of his material in this show. His creative word play and authentic characters show something that is lacking in the shows of today. By bringing this vibrant universe to light, with a new twist on adventures in space you are guaranteed a great time following Gary Space (main protagonist) and friends as they take on Lordcommander.… Expand
  26. irwaindavis
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    The show is fun to watch.its off the wall but it’s wonderful viewing.corny and funny everything but the typical boring space syfi always occurs
  27. elsnare
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Final Space took me by surprise - it begins like any other sci-fi slapstick comedy series. You don't expect much from it - a few jokes and some action to break the monotony. But with each next episode I was amazed how the show builds on that foundation and expands towards a more mature and complex story and characters - with their own motivations, shortcomings and emotional scars. But theFinal Space took me by surprise - it begins like any other sci-fi slapstick comedy series. You don't expect much from it - a few jokes and some action to break the monotony. But with each next episode I was amazed how the show builds on that foundation and expands towards a more mature and complex story and characters - with their own motivations, shortcomings and emotional scars. But the rapid shift in tone might be a hit or miss deal for many viewers. For me personally - at the end of the season the show left me emotionally invested and wanting more. The show knows what it is and executes it perfectly.… Expand
  28. PeregrineOmega
    Jul 23, 2018
    10
    Man, I have a hard time with the negative reviews for this show. It's so well written, with impeccable pacing and an ever evolving plot. It is easily the most compelling animated show to come along in a while.

    The artwork is gorgeous and only serves to highlight the diverse ensemble of rounded characters which often take a more serious turn in development. This show is clearly the    Man, I have a hard time with the negative reviews for this show. It's so well written, with impeccable pacing and an ever evolving plot. It is easily the most compelling animated show to come along in a while.

    The artwork is gorgeous and only serves to highlight the diverse ensemble of rounded characters which often take a more serious turn in development.

    This show is clearly the dream of Olan Rogers, and it is executed superbly.    … Expand
  29. DutyHero81
    May 13, 2018
    10
    The critics are wrong about this show, it's awesome. It starts slow, but man does it live up to expectations. This show has real substance, comedy and weight to it. It's a true SciFi show, with stakes larger than life, consequences and heroism, it's beautiful, emotional, very well scored, well acted and offers a few genuine laughs.
    Watch the first season, it's worth it.
  30. Ene2142
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    Funny, sad, full of action and bad jokes (in a very good way), cookies, stupid KVN. Just watch the first episode and you will be hooked right away!
  31. YS99
    May 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is Amazing it has Amazing Animation Great Story Funny and Likeable Charaters Great Voice Acting and Over all its Amazing and the Story is that a guy Named Gary has been a Space Prisoner for 5 years for Destroying Ships but then this Space Ailen thing gose into Garys Face kne day and he Named it Moon Cake which he is a Special Thing for the Final Space thing the Villen wants to get and he teamed up with a Cat Named Avocado and he wants to get his Son back so Gary helps him and then there was a secert Bomb on His Son so in Episode 6 he died and in Episode 7 his Son Almost Died but he didint and the didnt and Garys Crush Quinn Airgon is Really good and they do Develop a reationship and in Episode 10 She Kissed Gary and Also Went Somewhere and so the Season Ended on a Cliffhanger but it git Renewed for a Season 2 so thats good and um yeah Check out Final Space its Great and one of my Favouite Cartoons just from the 1st Season… Expand
  32. Stonley
    Jul 25, 2018
    1
    Mediocre in just about every way. Tries to be funny, but isn't. Main character is extremely annoying.
  33. ignore78
    Sep 13, 2018
    0
    this has to be the most annoying comedy i ever seen. every thing is a joke.
  34. Rattazustra
    Dec 31, 2018
    2
    This show is the very epitome of "Meh". Starting with an intro and a theme song, that could not be any more boring and uninteresting and ending with everything else. Half the characters are literally made of jokes. Unfortunately not the good kind of jokes.
  35. boredboredbored
    Sep 26, 2018
    2
    Watched this on a friend's recommendation. We're not friends anymore. I didn't crack the slightest chuckle at any point, as the writer's seemed to have confused "humorous lead character" with "immensely annoying and utterly random character". The impotent attempt at making a female "POC" character "bad-ass" is nothing more than a Mary Sue. No seriously, here's a line of dialog from her: "IWatched this on a friend's recommendation. We're not friends anymore. I didn't crack the slightest chuckle at any point, as the writer's seemed to have confused "humorous lead character" with "immensely annoying and utterly random character". The impotent attempt at making a female "POC" character "bad-ass" is nothing more than a Mary Sue. No seriously, here's a line of dialog from her: "I am trying to solve a problem in quantum gravitation that no-one has realized is a problem yet." So the greatest physicist ever while also being an unstoppable pilot, soldier, and hand-to-hand combatant. Sure thing, sparky. Every character lacks any depth at all. Jesus H. Christ, I want the ten hours of my life I sunk into this stupid series back!

    In short: boring when not downright annoying, terribly written, and a total waste of time. It gets a score of 2 because I like the theme song. Even that is generous.    … Expand
  36. incisive
    Sep 21, 2018
    3
    Olan Rogers is a reasonably talented voice actor, it's a shame that this talent does not extend to writing because this show has some of the worst I've ever had to suffer through.

    Final Space's gags regularly fall flat, and the ones that do elicit a chuckle are played out until the charm evaporates and you begin to hate what you once appreciated. The attempts at heart-string tugging    Olan Rogers is a reasonably talented voice actor, it's a shame that this talent does not extend to writing because this show has some of the worst I've ever had to suffer through.

    Final Space's gags regularly fall flat, and the ones that do elicit a chuckle are played out until the charm evaporates and you begin to hate what you once appreciated. The attempts at heart-string tugging character drama are a wasted effort as that would require the viewer to identify with some of the cast - a problem for a show consistent only in its failure to make any of the protagonists likeable.

    This is typified by Kevin, a robot with the singular and defining trait of "being annoying". This might have had more impact, but sadly for Kevin, all the other characters are annoying in more aggravating ways.

    Final Space is an unoriginal and poorly implemented yawn-fest. it gets 3 stars for quality animation and the fact I can now ask people "Did you like Final Space?" and use it as a gauge of mental stability, because anyone who expresses anything more positive than apathy for this show is not to be trusted.    … Expand
  37. JPK
    Jun 19, 2019
    8
    Pretty Good
    It’s definitely not as good as Rick And Morty, But Final Space is still a pretty clever sci-fi comedy.
  38. Danparenti
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    FINAL SPACE já conquistou o mérito de ser a única animação que me fez temer pela vida de um desenho animado. É uma delícia de assistir pois oferece uma mistura de angústia, tensão e diversão na dose certa, chegando a incomodar em alguns momentos.
  39. hello_world
    Mar 9, 2019
    5
    The show is good enough that it does engage you episode to episode. Personally, I didn't find it funny at all, though I can be pretty particular when it comes to comedy. I was fine with the main character, but I can see many people finding him annoying. What the show does best is the direction of its action scenes, which can be intense and have a sense of epic scale. When the show wants toThe show is good enough that it does engage you episode to episode. Personally, I didn't find it funny at all, though I can be pretty particular when it comes to comedy. I was fine with the main character, but I can see many people finding him annoying. What the show does best is the direction of its action scenes, which can be intense and have a sense of epic scale. When the show wants to be dramatic, it can pull it off well enough. The show's not bad, but it's not good either.… Expand

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Feb 26, 2018
    83
    That fusion of the simple and the vibrant is what makes the show worth tuning in for. Final Space is working from a template, but it’s adding colors that make these journeys well worth taking.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Feb 26, 2018
    70
    As a satire on science-fiction and the world we ordinarily live in, it is not as clever as "Futurama" or "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" or "Galaxy Quest," series with which it shares certain features. The comedy leans toward things adolescent boys find funny. ... But it clips along and looks good.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Alex McLevy
    Feb 26, 2018
    58
    Final Space needs to find a smarter path to its humor (and force its main character to grow up), but the Futurama-meets-Steven Universe premise holds promise, and with some adjustments, this series could potentially launch into hyper-speed.
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