Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 9, 2019
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

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

  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kevin Johnson
    Aug 13, 2019
    91
    Static Cling maintains the original show’s look, sound, and aesthetic perfectly (although Philbert appears a bit off-model at times). It takes a moment to get reacquainted with the show’s energy and pacing, which is a bit slower and more easygoing than one might remember, but by the time Rocko, Heffer, and Philbert land back in O-Town, you’ll feel right at home.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Aug 22, 2019
    80
    A successful and satisfying work of animated art. They are crass only in their humor.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Jacob Oller
    Aug 13, 2019
    79
    It’s warm and nostalgic, but only in the sense that its aesthetic maintains a dedication to strangeness. There are also strides forward. Moving on from the ‘90s hasn’t all been overwhelming technology and scary surveillance.
  5. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Isaac Feldberg
    Aug 13, 2019
    70
    May be one of Netflix’s weirdest decisions yet. But this 45-minute special will likely be welcomed with open arms by fans of the show, which blended anti-capitalist messaging with loopily surreal animation.

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User Score
4.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
  1. Steven7
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    I love the theme it brings, about embracing change and accepting that society is changing
    It's one of my favorite childhood cartoons, I loved    I love the theme it brings, about embracing change and accepting that society is changing
    It's one of my favorite childhood cartoons, I loved being able to see it again    … Full Review »
  2. Lloydington
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    The user reviews for this are hilariously meta because they’re literally proving the point of this way-better-than-it-should-be special.The user reviews for this are hilariously meta because they’re literally proving the point of this way-better-than-it-should-be special. People are so afraid of change and this special tackles it head-on, refusing to spare all those who will cry “but it’s not the same cartoon I remember from the 90s.”

    Genuinely impressed they didn’t rely simply on nostalgia, instead attempting to tell a real story with a real point. The animation remains fantastic, the voice acting superb and the inside jokes are plentiful. Don’t be fooled by user reviews on this one, it’s well worth your time.    … Full Review »
  3. Midgetelf0585
    Aug 17, 2019
    7
    Still made with just as much love as the original, but maybe relies too much on nostalgia, and was a bit overpoliticized. But it's selfStill made with just as much love as the original, but maybe relies too much on nostalgia, and was a bit overpoliticized. But it's self aware, and funny as always. :)… Full Review »
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