Marvel's Hit-Monkey: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

HULU | Season Premiere Date: November 17, 2021

Summary: A Japanese snow monkey (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) seeks vengeance after the slaying of his family with the help of the ghost of an American assassin (voiced by Jason Sudeikis) in this adult animated series from Josh Gordon and Will Speck.

Genre(s): Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. The End (2)
Air Date: November 17, 2021
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S1:E9. The End (1)
Air Date: November 17, 2021
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S1:E8. Home Sweet Home
Air Date: November 17, 2021

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Stephen Robinson

Nov 12, 2021

George Takei is Hit-Monkey’s best surprise. His performance as Shinji Yokohama is compelling, shocking, and heartbreaking (perhaps in that order). He has great chemistry with Olivia Munn, who plays his niece Akiko, and their scenes together are quietly effective. ... The series is highly bingeable while also providing satisfying individual installments. ... However you choose to watch Hit-Monkey, you’re in for a treat. Read full review

Kristen Reid

Nov 17, 2021

Monkey has moments of remorse and seems to hate being a killer, but at the end of the day, Hit Monkey is at its best when it’s simply a show about a monkey killing bad guys. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Nov 16, 2021

Hit-Monkey himself isn’t a bad character, as one-joke characters go, and he grows more expressive as the series goes along. By the end of the finale, I was curious about more of his adventures, but I would recommend either a change in setting or an expansion of the writing staff, beyond people hung up on flaccid quips and caricatures. Monkeys deserve better. The genre deserves smarter. Read full review

Joel Keller

Nov 17, 2021

We’re just not sure where the show is going to land on the tonal line. Takei and Munn’s characters could go either way. And, given that we don’t know a ton about Bryce, we may learn things about him that bring out Sudeikis’ considerable dramatic acting ability. We don’t need Hit-Monkey to be all serious or all funny. But it’s really hard to get a handle on what it wants to be, much less where it’s headed. Read full review

IndieWire Steve Greene

Nov 17, 2021

Given what it takes to render a world like this, and the glimmer of potential it does show, something like “Hit-Monkey” should never feel this hollow. Read full review

The Playlist Charles Barfield

Nov 19, 2021

All told, “Hit-Monkey” is a prime example of a show that has all the makings of a good time, with a ridiculous, borderline silly plot and a talented cast and crew to bring it to life, but somehow everything is botched along the way. Read full review

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AlchemistsNoir

Nov 22, 2021

Fun, irreverent and even a little emotional. Throughly enjoyed it. Voice acting was great and while it didnt blow my mind, it entertained me and had me laughing at the absurdity of many of the situations that coalesced from the many odd parts involved.

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RichardSayre

Nov 21, 2021

Hit-Monkey hits it out of the park with an absolute hilarious and non-stop badass story with fantastic character development all around. No one is left behind and each character comes away fully developed and fleshed out. One of the few Hulu Marvel shows to be a true hit, in my opinion. LadyHit-Monkey hits it out of the park with an absolute hilarious and non-stop badass story with fantastic character development all around. No one is left behind and each character comes away fully developed and fleshed out. One of the few Hulu Marvel shows to be a true hit, in my opinion. Lady Bullseye was a great villain, really hope we get a second season.… Expand

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Elthor

Nov 22, 2021

Idiotic plotting. Poor acting. I had to double check that Jason Sudeikis was the lead because I couldn't believe he delivered his dialog so badly. Supposed funny dialog is just unfunny.
All that's left is murder porn and gross out moments, which doesn't bother me, but it's not like thisIdiotic plotting. Poor acting. I had to double check that Jason Sudeikis was the lead because I couldn't believe he delivered his dialog so badly. Supposed funny dialog is just unfunny.
All that's left is murder porn and gross out moments, which doesn't bother me, but it's not like this wants to be 'Spawn'.
The writers/cast/director apparently think they're funny and are trying to make 'Archer'.
I barely made it through the first episode. You couldn't pay me to watch a second. Watch 'Archer' instead.… Expand

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bac2sq1

Jan 30, 2022

This show "Hit-Monkey" is far from being a HIT for me. I found the focus on blood, gore, and sexploits to be disgustingly overemphasized! I was totally disappointed with Marvel at producing this series. Where some may find it "funny", I found it to lack any sense of real comedy. Sadly, IThis show "Hit-Monkey" is far from being a HIT for me. I found the focus on blood, gore, and sexploits to be disgustingly overemphasized! I was totally disappointed with Marvel at producing this series. Where some may find it "funny", I found it to lack any sense of real comedy. Sadly, I couldn't make it through the 1st episode, not that gore bothers me, it was the lack of watchable "content" that did.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2024
Season 1

57
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E10. The End (2)
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E9. The End (1)
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E8. Home Sweet Home
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E7. Sayonara Monkey
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E6. The Long Goodbye
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E5. Run Monkey Run
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E4. The Code
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E3. Legend of the Drunken Monkey
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E2. Bright Lights, Big City
  Air Date: November 17, 2021
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: November 17, 2021