Disenchantment

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 17, 2018
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 257 Ratings

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  1. Cyri76
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    J'en attendais beaucoup et j'ai eu un truc éblouissant, super travail de la part de Matt !
  2. MikefromAngus
    Nov 4, 2018
    7
    The characters are very likable, sometimes its funny as well. Loved the animations and music! The show is alittle slow, but very watchable. The animations and music are excellent !
  3. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Everybody was waiting this show to be The Simpsons. This isn't the Simpsons. The characters are interesting and not plain once they are fully presented. The medieval world portrayed is amazing and the animation is beautifully performed.
  4. TristanMH
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Most reviews I've read of this show compare it to the Simpsons or Futurama, but that comparison really doesn't do it justice. Disenchantment is a comedic fantasy adventure set in a world with a surprisingly detailed lore.

    Jokes don't stem from crazy antics or one liners but instead from characterization that develops over the season. Take Elfo for example. He is basically a badass of    Most reviews I've read of this show compare it to the Simpsons or Futurama, but that comparison really doesn't do it justice. Disenchantment is a comedic fantasy adventure set in a world with a surprisingly detailed lore.

    Jokes don't stem from crazy antics or one liners but instead from characterization that develops over the season.
    Take Elfo for example. He is basically a badass of an Elf. Yet when he gets to the human world he goes on to gradually realize just how innocent and gullible he really is. And he changes. He becomes increasingly manipulative of others and temperamental (In the entertaining way). That's the key to this. The characters are multidimensional and change.

    The season does get of to a slow start. While I was amused, I didn't binge this until around the 5th or 6th episode. But that's not to say the episodes were bad. Rather, they have satisfying conclusions that don't make me feel a need to find out what happens next. A show like this would be better suited for a weekly release schedule.

    This show is entertaining. But if you constantly try to compare it to the Simpsons or Futurama, you will be disappointed. Because this show, at it's core, is not like Futurama or The simpsons. It is far bloodier and dare-I-say sexier than those. It's not a pure comedy. It's an adventure show.

    If you're looking for the same kind of 2-jokes-a-minute comedy as Futurama or Simpsons, you will be disappointed. If you're looking for something to just kick back and enjoy while eating a pizza, this is the show for you.

    I'm looking forward to the future of this series. The world evidently has a ton of thought and lore put into it and I can't wait to find out more about the Demons.

    I bet that by the time of it's third season, Disenchantment will have a rabid fanbase of conspiracy theorists. Might as well get on the bandwagon now.

    All in all, a decent show with great world building and fleshed out characters. Not binge-worthy.    … Expand
  5. Risax
    Sep 23, 2018
    7
    I must admit, the first few episodes didn't really grab me. It all felt...rushed, even though the first episode was nearly 40 minutes long.

    The characters flew at you and seemed to come out with their back stories and motivations immediately. Which honestly made me feel as if there was nothing new we could learn about them. Comedy was also a bit hit and miss for me, though I remember    I must admit, the first few episodes didn't really grab me. It all felt...rushed, even though the first episode was nearly 40 minutes long.

    The characters flew at you and seemed to come out with their back stories and motivations immediately. Which honestly made me feel as if there was nothing new we could learn about them.

    Comedy was also a bit hit and miss for me, though I remember laughing more in the later half of the season than in the first half.

    Where it really became interesting for me was in the last two or three episodes where more of the ongoing plot, which continues to play out in the background over the course of the season, became more apparent. And we do learn some new things about Bean and Elfo...right before it ends on a big cliffhanger!

    Overall, Disenchantment is a good, but not great, show that took too long to get me hooked. It'll give you a few laughs, especially if you liked Futurama and The Simpsons, but like I said it took me a few episodes to genuinely start enjoying it and actually get interested in it. I remember that it took me some time with Futurama before I really loved it too, but generally saying "It's not great, but give it a few episodes and you might like it." isn't high praise.

    Still...give it a few episodes, and you might like it. For now, I'd say Disenchantment is a solid 7 for me and I am curious about Season 2.    … Expand
  6. alejandro970
    Sep 23, 2018
    7
    That is you get when mix in a shaker Shrek, The Simpsons and Game of Thrones. Cynical and sarcastic characters and distinctive humor of Groening. Maybe will not like for everyone but have it´s good moments. Shall we wait or not a next season?
  7. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    Esta série é um must-watch. É espirituosa e hilária. Embora algumas piadas não tenham sido captadas por todos, a série compensa pela sua pura qualidade. Os personagens são divertidos e adoráveis.
    Creio que muitos dos usuários do Metacritic não viram a série com muita atenção. Não entendo como podem classificar a série abaixo de um 6.
  8. Darkshine
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Ragazzi c'é da constatare che anche i Simpson e Futurama all'inizio facevano cagare, ma poi hanno fatto un successo della madonna, dategli fiducia.
    Disincanto secondo me è strutturato molto bene, soprattutto riguardo agli eventi e i costumi che ricordano molto l'epoca medievale.
    Ritengo che sia migliore dei Simpson e Futurama, perché c'è più ironia scurrile e la trama e tutto un    Ragazzi c'é da constatare che anche i Simpson e Futurama all'inizio facevano cagare, ma poi hanno fatto un successo della madonna, dategli fiducia.
    Disincanto secondo me è strutturato molto bene, soprattutto riguardo agli eventi e i costumi che ricordano molto l'epoca medievale.
    Ritengo che sia migliore dei Simpson e Futurama, perché c'è più ironia scurrile e la trama e tutto un susseguirsi, essendoci un filo logico episodio dopo episodio rendendo il tutto più coinvolgente.    … Expand
  9. Pedzz94
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    I found this series amazing so far. Its unique, takes place in a setting i love (the art is awesome). The characters are great and the humor is just right.
  10. WhiskeyStories
    Sep 1, 2018
    7
    Kind of an uneven show. Some episodes were utterly brilliant (The Princess of Darkness, Faster, Princess! Kill! Kill! ), on par with The Simpsons or Futurama and there's some which were just unfunny bores (Swamp and Circumstance is easily the worst episode). There's a lot to like (wonderful world building, some genuinely great characters, fantastic music etc.) and a lot to be disappointedKind of an uneven show. Some episodes were utterly brilliant (The Princess of Darkness, Faster, Princess! Kill! Kill! ), on par with The Simpsons or Futurama and there's some which were just unfunny bores (Swamp and Circumstance is easily the worst episode). There's a lot to like (wonderful world building, some genuinely great characters, fantastic music etc.) and a lot to be disappointed by (unoriginal ideas, half-baked jokes and writing, some underwhelming voice-acting etc.), so the divisive reaction from both the public and critics is perfectly understandable. For me the good outweighs the bad and I can see Disenchantment's potential to get better. Will tune in for season 2 for sure.… Expand
  11. TheSwindler
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    My wife and I loved this series! We haven't laughed that hard in a long time. I've not really watched the Simpsons before or Futurama. We may have liked it because we weren't comparing it to those. We love the setting and this was just such a good time. Can't wait for season two!
  12. Pazza123
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    This show is a must watch. It is witty and hilarious, and while some of the jokes fail to land, this is more than made up for by the sheer quality and quantity of laughs found in the rest of the show. The characters are fun and loveable and all seem to deliver their own style of humour. My favourite qualities of the show are found in the attention to detail that the animators put into theThis show is a must watch. It is witty and hilarious, and while some of the jokes fail to land, this is more than made up for by the sheer quality and quantity of laughs found in the rest of the show. The characters are fun and loveable and all seem to deliver their own style of humour. My favourite qualities of the show are found in the attention to detail that the animators put into the signs and background writing of every episode. At first glance, it seems like the show has a general cyclical structure, but this structure is undermined in later episodes in which the plot becomes more important and slightly darker. Many of the reviews below seem overly harsh and have failed to give the show a chance, as I genuinely cannot see how someone could rate this lower than a 6.… Expand
  13. coljac
    Aug 27, 2018
    8
    Improves strongly over the course of the first season. While the quality of the episodes is highly variable, there are more than enough laugh-out-loud moments to make it worth your time.
  14. W2IRT
    Aug 27, 2018
    8
    This show belongs on network television, not on a streamer. They play it safe all the time; there's nothing really edgy here at all. It has potential to be great, but it's not there yet, and at only 10 half-hour shows a year, it might never achieve that status. The series drags a bit in the middle but really finds its groove in the final two episodes and it ends at a point where you'llThis show belongs on network television, not on a streamer. They play it safe all the time; there's nothing really edgy here at all. It has potential to be great, but it's not there yet, and at only 10 half-hour shows a year, it might never achieve that status. The series drags a bit in the middle but really finds its groove in the final two episodes and it ends at a point where you'll really want to see what happens next. Too bad you'll have to wait a full year to find out.… Expand
  15. alex2542
    Aug 26, 2018
    7
    Better than the critics are saying but still hasn't quite hit its stride either. The first five episodes are pretty mediocre. But things pick up from there. There's good potential here, and in the shows more insane scenarios you start to see the writers really take advantage of the world they've created. The pacing of the comedy also gets better after the first four or so episodes whichBetter than the critics are saying but still hasn't quite hit its stride either. The first five episodes are pretty mediocre. But things pick up from there. There's good potential here, and in the shows more insane scenarios you start to see the writers really take advantage of the world they've created. The pacing of the comedy also gets better after the first four or so episodes which feel pretty...disjointed. I did also enjoy that the narrative feels a lot more procedural than the past two Groening outings but we'll see how they resolve the cliffhangers to know the full effect of that quality. One thing that bothered me a bit was that all the funniest stuff in season 1 came from the non regular characters.

    First off, Luci. Luci to me was the weakest part of the show. I mean I love Eric Andre but his line delivery sounded like he would pop ambien before going into the recording booth and try to say his lines while trying to stay awake. Luci is basically Bender if you took Bender's energy and brashness from a 10 to a 2. I mean the funniest Luci parts were background characters talking or interacting with him. He offered very little that hasn't been done before and better. If you're gonna do a Bender type, it has to be a bender type. Not a Bender that acts and sounds Narcoleptic.

    Elfo was fine overall. His boyish obliviousness makes the moments where he acts up and says something outlandish amusing.

    Bean I think was fine but not very funny. Where Fry was immediately funny because of his lack of intelligence it feels like the writers can't figure out how to make Bean funny. Others have said she's not relatable, and I can see that argument cause it's hard to relate to someone who has access to the comfort and glamor of royalty and finds such a life tedious. But I think there's something to the idea that such a life would make her feel imprisoned when she'd rather explore the world and go on adventures. It's a classic preset for the hero's journey and so in that sense I think Bean works as a protagonist but as a comedic lead? I'm not so sure.

    Zog is...occasionally funny. More so towards the end. It's just kinda hard to get past hearing the fat slob Futurama character.

    Oona is an utter waste of a character. Muh foreign accent and being like an alien. At least with Zoidberg it was funny given the Jewish sounding name and voice. Oona's humor is: she's got a foreign accent and is gross and annoying. I hope going forward they give her more substance.

    The Little alien prince half brother (forget his name): basically Ralph Wiggums but replacing rocks for brains with hyper pampered and oblivious. He had one mildly amusing line the whole season.

    The Wizard: outside of one side story in the party while Zog is away episode and one fourth wall break he really wasn't all that funny. Oh no wait, there was this gag where he was getting threatened to get beaten by a chair that was amusing. But outside that, his role is to be some Professor Farnsworth type but it is severely lacking in Farnsworth's crotchety old man unpredictability.

    The court...Varys type guy with three eyes. Voiced with the same voice as the eldest of Mom's (Futurama) sons, forget the name, he's just not all that funny. Granted neither was the aforementioned Futurama character, but given the expanded role I expect more. All he is is an unfunny Varys type.

    Pendergast: outside an amusing locker room moment, there just wasn't any comedy with this character. And the problem is there's potential there for so much good stuff. He has some inklings of a seeming obsession with sex and then his courting of Bean, while also being the head knight. There's so much to work with there without going full Zapp Brannigan. Make him an overconfident but unsuccessful sex addict who always has his head in his own pants and there's plenty you could jump off with. All he becomes is this loyal knight with a minor fixation on courting Bean, and even that felt underdeveloped.

    Merkimer: one of the funniest "regulars." he should have gotten more screen time. His voice acting and joke delivery is the quality I expect from Groening products. I can only assume there was a scheduling conflict or something cause he was fantastic.

    Bunty: with that cockney accent and dark background there's a lot more potential with Bunty that was unmet. She did have a couple amusing moments.

    But with all these regulars combined, the bulk of the comedic weight comes from one or two off characters that have very limited moments to shine and do so by using the main cast as a platform or just work on their own. Chazz, a laughing horse, two maids attracted to Luci, an even smaller than usual elf, an unseen guy screaming up at Zog's balcony, an unnamed assassin. All combined for great fleeting moments.

    I give it a 7 cause there's a great framework to work with and the last half did show a lot of growth and showed some sign of heart. Hopefully season 2 builds on all that.    … Expand
  16. smw66466
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    The critics have no idea what they're talking about. I think the critics giving the show a bad rating are growing far too old and stale to appreciate modern adult comedy. With that out of the way, this is an absolutely amazing animated series that I can't wait to see grow. This is the best animated show to come out since Rick and Morty and if you stick around until the end and give theThe critics have no idea what they're talking about. I think the critics giving the show a bad rating are growing far too old and stale to appreciate modern adult comedy. With that out of the way, this is an absolutely amazing animated series that I can't wait to see grow. This is the best animated show to come out since Rick and Morty and if you stick around until the end and give the show a chance for the story to build, you'll see what I mean. As a big fan of Futurama who hated to see the show come to an end, this show is everything I could have asked for. The Simpsons has grown old and tired and this show has blasted a breath of fresh air into Matt Groening's work. The expedition of the show starts slow but it sets the stage for what is an amazing series that I sense will only grow better with age. All of the loose ends left untied at the end of Part I will have you dying for Part II to come out the same way you died waiting for Season 3 of Rick and Morty.… Expand
  17. Untrustedlife
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is very entertaining to me as a fan of dark fantasy and rick and Morty. This show cheerfully takes fantasy tropes and corrupts them. For example the elves are happy and singy . And they stay happy and singy as they are lynching and stabbing people, which got really disturbing fast. The giant in the show (middle of the run) is not a stomping evil monster it’s a really annoyed person who’s being used for a lie. The princess is not a generic princess she’s a violent murderous alcoholic. It’s wonderful.… Expand
  18. jpmmart17
    Aug 25, 2018
    9
    The show remained pleasingly captivating as it built the world around Dreamland in its opening season. A story-driven, overarching plot is just what I have always wanted out of Groening ever since the few bits and pieces of it that we got from Futurama. Now that the world is set with interesting twists, repeating side characters, and endless outlets for world-exploration Matt has the toolsThe show remained pleasingly captivating as it built the world around Dreamland in its opening season. A story-driven, overarching plot is just what I have always wanted out of Groening ever since the few bits and pieces of it that we got from Futurama. Now that the world is set with interesting twists, repeating side characters, and endless outlets for world-exploration Matt has the tools he needs for a season 2 that could truly launch an excellent replacement for Futurama.

    It is certainly a shame that some of the wit and charm from the main characters is lost when compared to Groening's other works, however the amount of genuinely funny gags within the world such as the constant sign quips and repeating appearances of unique character gags show that the comedy is not completely lost. Now that the world-building is over and the writers have gained experience with these new characters, the stage is set for a new, wonderfully comedic group dynamic for the next season.    … Expand
  19. Davrosdaleks1
    Aug 24, 2018
    7
    Matt Groening's new fantasy land-set, animated series Disenchantment is so far the weakest of his shows. However, I still find it entertaining.

    I commend this show for trying a few new things compared to The Simpsons and Futurama. The story is serialized and does a good job of world building. There are also a few truly emotional moments for the characters and a couple philosophical    Matt Groening's new fantasy land-set, animated series Disenchantment is so far the weakest of his shows. However, I still find it entertaining.

    I commend this show for trying a few new things compared to The Simpsons and Futurama. The story is serialized and does a good job of world building. There are also a few truly emotional moments for the characters and a couple philosophical ponderings. Being on Netflix also allows the show more leeway when it comes to content and darker humor.

    Overall, the show is more interesting than outright funny. I mean it is funny; it's just that the laugh-out-loud moments are few and far between. Plus, several of the jokes rely on tired medieval times cliches.

    The episodes are a bit repetitive as most of them revolve around Princess Bea trying to be independent while arguing with her father. The main trio are good, but the supporting cast is lacking. I mean they have their moments, but they're mostly based on tropes like the weird/cranky advisor or the arrogant captain-of-the guard. They have their moments but not a lot of strong personalities. You'll find no Moes or Zoidbergs here.

    The animation is really good. The background coloring and lines truly have a fairy tale quality to them. The show utilizes 2 1/2 half computer graphics to give buildings and such dimension and it's very impressive. The music is rather unique.

    I am looking forward to the next season. I'm invested in what's happening, I just hope next season will be a little funnier.    … Expand
  20. Valeli
    Aug 23, 2018
    7
    I really didn't like the first two episodes, but I stuck with it and it sort of grew on me. It's not an amazing show by any means, but not a bad way to kill half an hour if you have nothing else going on.

    People are saying it feels familiar, which is true. It feels a little too familiar though, imo.
  21. PalmaTot
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    Disenchantment part 1 is addicting!! I love every character of the serie, the story, the simbolic universe... everything!
  22. cardscook77
    Aug 22, 2018
    9
    I believe the show is a great new fantasy style comedy show. The show really excels when Violence has taken place. The humour is very limited but when it hits is extremely comical. I enjoyed my experience with the show. More fight scenes, violence and humour would make this show a great one.
  23. zemaj
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    After all the negativity for Disenchantment, I'm surprised by how much I like it. There's a few poor episodes early on, but I look forward to coming back to each night. It's familiar but also new in many ways. Much like Futurama the humour is situational, rather than loud out loud funny. Very enjoyable and some of the last episodes in the this first part of the series are fantastic.
  24. Errtai
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    It's basically a carbon copy of Futurama into medieval times, but it's done well and funny as hell so far.
  25. rodericrinehart
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    This is an entertaining show with a great art style and some good humor. I'm not sure I understand the critic or user scores. It just feels like a show in the 80's. I can usually peg a show's metacritic even if I don't personally like it, but this one seems about 15-20 points too low. Watch for yourself and decide. I really liked it and will definitely watch future seasons.
  26. NShep53
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Great show, Eric Andre kills it as Luci. Can't wait for more. (This is as a fan of Futurama, but not The Simpsons).
  27. RonaldoDArcadia
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Essa é provavelmente a série mais subestimada pela crítica dos últimos tempos. Pra mim a união Groening e Netflix funcionou perfeitamente, me lembrou muito os primórdios dos Simpsons, só que novo, diferente, completamente e politicamente incorreto. Os personagens são cativantes, os atores oferecem o trabalho de suas vidas, trilha sonora memorável, visual incrível, que é familiar eEssa é provavelmente a série mais subestimada pela crítica dos últimos tempos. Pra mim a união Groening e Netflix funcionou perfeitamente, me lembrou muito os primórdios dos Simpsons, só que novo, diferente, completamente e politicamente incorreto. Os personagens são cativantes, os atores oferecem o trabalho de suas vidas, trilha sonora memorável, visual incrível, que é familiar e hipnotizante... e por fim, continuidade!... linearidade! Casou tudo perfeitamente. Série extremamente viciante e gostosa de assistir.… Expand
  28. ElPapasote
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    A pesar del comienzo lento y tedioso que toma la serie, poco a poco construye una historia entretenida y sobre todo divertida con sus carismáticos personajes e ingeniosas escenas. Personalmente esta serie creo que tiene muchísimo potencial y ver una segunda temporada creo que es algo que muchísimos de los fans de los proyectos de Matt como los Simpson o futurama estamos impacientes de ver.
  29. Media_Justice91
    Aug 20, 2018
    8
    Honestly, I think this show is a great way direction away from the Future(Futurama) & Present(The Simpsons) and now a creative fun spin on the past medieval fantasy way . I think it's unfair to judge this show solely on how the characters of Futurama and Simpsons "were like putting Leela, fry, and Bender in a blender", of course they are going to use fry & bender as the core of the comedyHonestly, I think this show is a great way direction away from the Future(Futurama) & Present(The Simpsons) and now a creative fun spin on the past medieval fantasy way . I think it's unfair to judge this show solely on how the characters of Futurama and Simpsons "were like putting Leela, fry, and Bender in a blender", of course they are going to use fry & bender as the core of the comedy source of characters & Bean is nothing like Leela. And really it's just the animation that makes that. A really entertaining show & I am excited to see where it goes, and glad they took the leap to make another show after Futurama, good for them...I think its it's own show apart from the others and did a great job of throwing in funny pokes at other medieval movies and shows.… Expand
  30. SlipKorn777
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    An excellent cartoon, I do not understand why they criticize him. Great riches, funny and charismatic characters.I have such an impression that Matt Groening promised that he would make a second Futurama or the Simpsons and when he did not do everything started to mud the cartoon. Why do you need the second Futurama or the Simpsons , when there is an original.If Matt would have made a copyAn excellent cartoon, I do not understand why they criticize him. Great riches, funny and charismatic characters.I have such an impression that Matt Groening promised that he would make a second Futurama or the Simpsons and when he did not do everything started to mud the cartoon. Why do you need the second Futurama or the Simpsons , when there is an original.If Matt would have made a copy of his previous masterpiece, everyone would have cried out for a pitiful parody of this or that cartoon, or they would say what mediation he did,so at my opinion he done a fantastic job and proved once again that he excellently knows how invent new worlds, epic characters and of course funny jokes.… Expand
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56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 22, 2018
    70
    If The Simpsons and Futurama are PG-13 shows, Disenchantment is maybe PG-14, ever-so-slightly sexier and bloodier. Like the other shows, its jokes are more suggestive than bawdy.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Aug 17, 2018
    58
    In the last three episodes, Disenchantment embraces its story in a way that makes for easy viewing--there’s still nothing revolutionary here, and much of the comedy is still too stagnant, but it’s a far more effective fairy tale.
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  3. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Aug 17, 2018
    50
    Disenchantment just feels full of potential that it hasn’t yet figured out. That’s maybe because it stays very much in safe territory.
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