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

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  1. 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.
  2. Louwidji
    Aug 19, 2018
    7
    I've been looking forward to seeing it since it was announced. I liked it overall, I definitely felt some Futurama and Simpsons vibes. Not a huge fan of the huge number of cliffhangers, the weird pacing and some inconsistencies, but I'm still looking forward for season 2. I remember Futurama having a "meh" first season, and this is one of my favorite shows. I can't wait.
  3. 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
  4. daymanap
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    I'm taking the series in small chunks and really enjoying it. Of all the Netflix Original animated shows i'm most pleased by this one because of the Futurama and Simpsons relationship. I can see myself watching this show for a long time!
  5. Reneator
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    I personally really enjoyed this series. The atmosphere, the storywriting, the art-style, the characters.

    They feel familiar (The style of matt groenings), but have a certain freshness to them. I enjoyed the small side-jabs and interactions between the characters, that go a bit deeper than their laid out characteristics. If you go into this as a diehard simpsons or futurama-fan    I personally really enjoyed this series. The atmosphere, the storywriting, the art-style, the characters.

    They feel familiar (The style of matt groenings), but have a certain freshness to them.

    I enjoyed the small side-jabs and interactions between the characters, that go a bit deeper than their laid out characteristics.

    If you go into this as a diehard simpsons or futurama-fan you may get disappointed. But if you are open to something new, this could be the series-food you craved.

    Mature themes, smart jokes.    … Expand
  6. Subsided16
    Aug 18, 2018
    9
    Funny and interesting hopefully this one lasts a long time, similar anestechics to Futurama which is great. I like it more then the simpsons nowadays.
  7. basiclur
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    New and refreshing - A plot driven comedy with characters you want to grow with.
    Matt Groening's new animation series immediately grasped my excitement and anticipation part of my brain, like before a release of a new Game of Thrones or Rick and Morty season, not only because of the awesome voice actors (Eric Andre from the Eric Andre Show and Bender because Bender), but also because of    New and refreshing - A plot driven comedy with characters you want to grow with.
    Matt Groening's new animation series immediately grasped my excitement and anticipation part of my brain, like before a release of a new Game of Thrones or Rick and Morty season, not only because of the awesome voice actors (Eric Andre from the Eric Andre Show and Bender because Bender), but also because of plot that not only appeals to the nostalgia of a more simplistic time but also the magic and deceptive evil that comes along with a classic medieval tale. Reviews you see on here and other sites may come from one with EXTREMELY high expectations because of The Simpsons and Futurama's mass appeal. I will say that this is a totally different experience from those shows. I was partial to Futurama as a kid because I didn't give a crap about a dumb pizza delivery guy and his love for an alien, but Simspons caught my eye for many reasons including a stupid father (Homer) that gave me an excuse to secretly laugh at my own. Oh how I would have LOVED Disenchantment as a child and that's without getting the numerous hilarious jokes only understood by adults. I'm not too much different now I guess since I finished the first Season and am dying for more. The characters are all very lovable, even a demon somehow, and their arches really drive the story forward with my 23 yr old self along for the ride. Watch it!    … Expand
  8. Shaniqua
    Aug 18, 2018
    9
    I binged all 10 episodes in one day and have no regrets. Although the show may have a slow start, it all pays off with the twist and cliffhangers we get at the end of the season. Unlike Matt Groening’s other shows, in disenchantment, there are consequences for the characters actions and character development. I got attached to the characters of disenchantment much faster than I ever gotI binged all 10 episodes in one day and have no regrets. Although the show may have a slow start, it all pays off with the twist and cliffhangers we get at the end of the season. Unlike Matt Groening’s other shows, in disenchantment, there are consequences for the characters actions and character development. I got attached to the characters of disenchantment much faster than I ever got attached to the cast of the Simpsons or Futurama. Overall, this show is great and worth binging.… Expand
  9. phredthefish
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Honestly I'm not sure why this is getting any hate. It feels just like Matt Groening's other shows in terms of mood (lighthearted, and occasionally sweet), and the characters get developed pretty darn well over the course of the season. I definitely want to see where it can go from here, and I think it will become something really special (like Bojack did after the first season).
  10. Voodoo123
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Couple episodes in and so far am having alot of fun! Definitely picking up a futurama vibe in the writing/use of the setting, on my 4k screen this looks phenomenal at times. Great voice cast and the animation is excellent. Really hope this does well as the lack of more futurama left a gap which this show nicely fills!!
  11. Shelbyelainee
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    My husband and I binge watched this show in one day. In one word, it is simply amazing. It's definitely one of our favorites already and I am dying to know what is going to happen next! It wasn't just funny but it was also great with it's plot development, and character development. It saddens me to see some negative reviews, because it absolutely deserves nothing but shining reviews!My husband and I binge watched this show in one day. In one word, it is simply amazing. It's definitely one of our favorites already and I am dying to know what is going to happen next! It wasn't just funny but it was also great with it's plot development, and character development. It saddens me to see some negative reviews, because it absolutely deserves nothing but shining reviews! 10/10 for me!… Expand
  12. ksr91
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Love it. It instantly felt familiar. and it's funny. can't wait for this series to grow. give it a break. every one is so harsh. Geez!
  13. slate0
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    I binged the first 10 released episodes today.
    If you like "new Simpsons" (I draw the line around pre- and post-tomacco) or the Zombie Futurama episodes then maybe you won't think this show is anything special. But as a lifetime fan of Groening's work, who has watched his other series tumble into mediocrity, this show is awesome. The voices are great, none of the episodes made me want    I binged the first 10 released episodes today.
    If you like "new Simpsons" (I draw the line around pre- and post-tomacco) or the Zombie Futurama episodes then maybe you won't think this show is anything special. But as a lifetime fan of Groening's work, who has watched his other series tumble into mediocrity, this show is awesome. The voices are great, none of the episodes made me want to hide my face in embarrassment, and most importantly, they were able to nail COMEDIC TIMING, an art that seems to be lost in so many other places. The king is Sal from Futurama, the queen is Melania Trump, and they did a pretty good job at writing a princess who does funny things without getting weird about gender. The jokes aren't a mile-a-minute but maybe that's because the show also has decent stories and plotlines that progress through the season. Also they know how to do humor with setup and delivery. I could see how people with short attention spans might not appreciate that.    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. 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?
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. PalmaTot
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    Disenchantment part 1 is addicting!! I love every character of the serie, the story, the simbolic universe... everything!
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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).
  26. Tragedy
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Disenchantment is great, love it.
    Beautiful visuals,Funny.
    I have not laughed at at show so much in a long while.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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