Inside Job (2021)

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 22, 2021
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

Critic Reviews

  1. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Oct 22, 2021
    80
    Because Inside Job immediately establishes its characters, its brand of humor goes way beyond just seeing lizard people struggle with the Keurig machine in the break room. And that’s what will make the series last a few seasons.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Chris Vognar
    Oct 20, 2021
    75
    It’s emotionally wise and sincere, and completely bonkers in a free associative way that makes you wonder if Dr. Andre was hanging out in the writers’ room. But it absolutely works.
  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Oct 21, 2021
    70
    The result is that, outlandish conceit aside, there’s nothing particularly novel about Inside Job, and that goes for its protagonists as well. ... That’s all well and good, although the proceedings are best when eliciting laughs from scenarios rooted in Reagan and Brett’s hang-ups about friendship, parents, acceptance, ambition and the frequently thorny relationship between the present and the past. Moreover, it’s generally funniest when it’s at its most random.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kevin Johnson
    Oct 20, 2021
    67
    Inside Job still feels hesitant with its reach, opting for a kind of “both sides” acceptance of something so unhealthy and strange. The series’ foray into the world of secrets, lies, and pulled strings of shadow governments should have fun with everything around it, and when it does, it’s fantastic. Using all that potential to mine soap operatic daddy issues in this day and age is as overdone as a false flag claim.
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Oct 21, 2021
    50
    Brett is the only character in the ensemble who really has a fully believable arc and Reagan the only character whose lack of immediate likability is an asset and not a flaw. I found occasional things to laugh at and found affection for some of the storylines late in the season. I never fully signed on and never fully stopped wincing at “Deep State” references, but there are elements to be amused by if you don’t have the same visceral reaction to the pilot.

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. teatom
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    Having just watched the first few episodes, I'm finding it really enjoyable, so far.
    Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a lot of fun and it's    Having just watched the first few episodes, I'm finding it really enjoyable, so far.
    Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a lot of fun and it's taking away the bad taste in my mouth, left by the utterly awful season 5 of Rick & Morty.
    There's also some interesting commentary, early on, on the way shows telegraph their jokes and pander to the lowest common denominator. Something that could be directed at almost all sitcoms, animated or otherwise, over the last few years.
    It's a risky thing to point out, in a show that could easily have half the amount of jokes and twice as much exposition, considering the sci-fi premise, but so far it seems to be pulling it off and the 30 minutes episodes rattle along at a good pace, with plenty of niche references being used, with no dwelling for clarification, which is a real breath of fresh air.
    So, whilst the basic premise doesn't feel terribly original, the delivery often does.
    I hope they can keep it up for the rest of the season.
    If so, Netflix could have their first hit, adult animation, on their hands.    … Full Review »
  2. NoahsNexus
    Apr 6, 2023
    9
    Inside Job is a hilarious, witty and well-written adult animated series that will have you hooked from start to finish. The show revolvesInside Job is a hilarious, witty and well-written adult animated series that will have you hooked from start to finish. The show revolves around Reagan Ridley, an intelligent and strong-willed woman who works for a top-secret organization responsible for managing all the world's conspiracy theories.

    The writing in Inside Job is clever and sharp, delivering a perfect blend of humor, action, and mystery. The characters are well-developed, and the voice acting is top-notch, bringing each character to life with their unique personalities and quirks.

    The show's animation style is unique, with a mix of traditional 2D and modern 3D animation that creates a visually stunning and immersive experience. The attention to detail in each scene is impressive, and the use of vibrant colors adds to the show's overall appeal.

    One of the show's greatest strengths is its ability to keep you engaged and guessing throughout the season. Each episode features its own conspiracy theory, but they are all interlinked, making for an intriguing and complex storyline.

    Overall, Inside Job is a fantastic animated series that is sure to please fans of the genre. With its clever writing, unique animation style, and engaging storyline, it's a show that's hard to put down. Highly recommended!    … Full Review »
  3. piglordofallham
    May 21, 2022
    0
    To be absolutely blunt, this show is a travesty. Its like leaning over a bridge and gazing down at the stream below you, but instead of cool,To be absolutely blunt, this show is a travesty. Its like leaning over a bridge and gazing down at the stream below you, but instead of cool, clear, and clean water- its just floating piles of trash. The writing is below sub-par, the jokes are terrible or outright so dated you'll wonder why they were even included, and the actual characters are so woefully designed, that I thought I was watching one of those half-baked ironically bad knock-off "Rick & Morty" cartoons that have attached themselves to pop-culture like some sort of parasite.

    I guess, thanks for trying? Better luck next time? It will be a freezing, blizzardy, and probably very cold day in heck if this ever gets a second season. I would be absolutely shocked if it doesn't end up like the rest of the "nowhere" series of shows on Netflix like "Disenchantment," a show so uneven, so unfunny, that's it hard to believe Matt Groening's is even working on it. The writer of "Inside Job" is a funny man, who mostly made extremely bizarre, innapropriate (but very funny) kids shows for a long time. You might remember "Flap Jack," or "Chowder" and honestly those must have been him at his "A" game, because "Inside Job" is more like a hack-job in overall presentation and quality. Its actually mystifiying how something this awful could get greenlit, but then again.. this is Netflix we're talking about.    … Full Review »
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