Marvel's Hit-Monkey

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Season 1
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 17, 2021
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

Critic Reviews

  1. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Nov 17, 2021
    50
    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.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Nov 16, 2021
    50
    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.
  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Nov 17, 2021
    42
    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.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. bac2sq1
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    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! 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.… Full Review »
  2. Elthor
    Nov 22, 2021
    3
    Idiotic plotting. Poor acting. I had to double check that Jason Sudeikis was the lead because I couldn't believe he delivered his dialog soIdiotic 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.    … Full Review »
  3. AlchemistsNoir
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Fun, irreverent and even a little emotional. Throughly enjoyed it. Voice acting was great and while it didnt blow my mind, it entertained meFun, 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.… Full Review »
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