Animals

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 5, 2016
Season #: 3, 2, 2, 1
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
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  1. hellosunshine
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    This show is hilarious. I don't understand why people have judged it so harshly. It's a great concept and you could imagine the animals actually thinking/speaking the way they do on the show. Perhaps those harsh critics are just not animal people.
  2. NMZia505
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
    Fantastic show! Its dry humor is hilarious, and much more layered than at first glance, when you pay close enough attention to cross-show motifs. I love the animation style and voice work. All that said, it's definitely not for everyone. Its content is adult, and some would describe it as crass at times. Trying not to troll here, so let's just say that if you like most broadcast tv (i.e.Fantastic show! Its dry humor is hilarious, and much more layered than at first glance, when you pay close enough attention to cross-show motifs. I love the animation style and voice work. All that said, it's definitely not for everyone. Its content is adult, and some would describe it as crass at times. Trying not to troll here, so let's just say that if you like most broadcast tv (i.e. you've enjoyed shows like CSI, The Voice, reality tv) then I doubt Animals. is for you.… Expand
  3. mrjakemp
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    I don't get why people are complaining so much about this show, it ain't that bad sure the animation isn't the best but it's a chill show to watch and relax when you want to kick back and watch something not serious. Not the best show, jokes are alright some are funnier than others but overall a good watchable show that's not bad, maybe season 2 could be better
  4. Knighthawk81
    Feb 8, 2016
    2
    Not sure what the point of this show really is. "Animals," they're just like the terrible neighbors you try to avoid. That could be the tagline based on the pilot, which was about Rats having parties, doing drugs, and trying to hook up. Ugh.
  5. benthisway
    Feb 21, 2016
    0
    Gave up watching the show half-way the second episode. It wasn't at all funny. Not to mention, terrible animation. Did I mention it's not funny? I honestly can't think of anything positive to say about this show. Who thought this was a good idea?
  6. pseudocynic
    Feb 22, 2016
    9
    The anthropomorphic humour is heavy on the sexuality but it's early days (only three episodes at the time of this writing) and it's not overly graphic. It'll have to broaden the scope of its subject matter to keep it interesting but has the potential to grow into a rather unique take on the edgy animated genre of television. It can be a little crass but that's the nature of the beast (punThe anthropomorphic humour is heavy on the sexuality but it's early days (only three episodes at the time of this writing) and it's not overly graphic. It'll have to broaden the scope of its subject matter to keep it interesting but has the potential to grow into a rather unique take on the edgy animated genre of television. It can be a little crass but that's the nature of the beast (pun intended) therefore not recommended for those that may be sensitive to ribald content. This is HBO after all and you can expect Animals to push the boundaries of political, not to mention social, correctness.… Expand
  7. Adriwisler
    Apr 8, 2016
    8
    Dry humor made by two friends with bluntly made animation. This show is very funny, they nail the personalities of the most obnoxious people you regularly meet in real life, and then they don't mask their self awareness.

    I have never seen anthropomorphic animals being voice acted so crassly, and that is a compliment. All the guests are hilarious, and since there is for improv it just    Dry humor made by two friends with bluntly made animation. This show is very funny, they nail the personalities of the most obnoxious people you regularly meet in real life, and then they don't mask their self awareness.

    I have never seen anthropomorphic animals being voice acted so crassly, and that is a compliment. All the guests are hilarious, and since there is for improv it just makes the dialogue way better.

    This show isn't trying to be the best thing out there, but the dry humor, the honest conversations, the situations the animals are in, not to mention the side-story you follow through the whole season, it all boils down to a cool show that I enjoyed a lot.    … Expand

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Amber Dowling
    Feb 5, 2016
    60
    This is an offering best served in small doses to really appreciate some of the nuances built into each episode.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Feb 5, 2016
    50
    As is the case with a lot of animated shows based in a very alternate reality, you really have to be in the mood for Animals, a hit-or-miss series that weaves a couple of disparate stories of the animals into a half-hour set against the background of a perpetually rainy New York City.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Feb 5, 2016
    40
    Though occasionally funny, Animals is just not nearly as edgy as it thinks it is.
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