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Solar Opposites

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Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 51 Ratings

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Solar Opposites: Season 1

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Solar Opposites

Series Details & Credits

HULU | Release Date: May 8, 2020

Summary: The animated sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Mike McMaha about aliens who end up in middle America after their planet is destroyed.

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction

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Critic Reviews

83

The Playlist Brian Tallerico

Mar 25, 2021

Season 2 Review: While the misanthropy can be a little overwhelming at times and the balance between the Korvo/Terry plots and the wall feels off at times in both years, there’s an ambitious unpredictability to the writing on “Solar Opposites” that elevates it in every episode. Read full review

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Colorado Springs Gazette

Terry Terrones

May 6, 2020

Season 1 Review: This series is loaded with hilarious one-liners, which are often filled with off-color colloquialisms, and controversial subject matter. Read full review

80

Decider

Brett White

Jun 24, 2020

Season 1 Review: Solar Opposites is weird enough in its own unique way to separate it from all the other animated comedies out there, and its anarchic vibe might be just the ridiculous distraction you’re looking for right now. Read full review

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Collider Nate Richard

Aug 11, 2023

Season 4 Review: Even if it does start to get repetitive at points, Solar Opposites is still one of the better original comedy series that Hulu has to offer, and this latest batch of episodes may just be the series' most entertaining to date. Read full review

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IndieWire Steve Greene

Mar 26, 2021

Season 2 Review: As inventive as “Solar Opposites” is in spurts, Season 2 shows how much the main four characters are relatively indistinguishable from each other. ... The main exception is Jesse (Mary Mack), who emerges as the main Season 2 bright spot. Read full review

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Paste Magazine

Garrett Martin

May 18, 2020

Season 1 Review: Solar Opposites is best at its loosest. Roiland’s semi-improvisational style returns on occasion, with the opening credits having a slightly different voiceover every episode. His ramshackle, half-assed delivery is almost always funny, and the show’s concept and storylines are usually so undercooked that it makes Roiland’s off-the-cuff material even more impressive. Read full review

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Consequence

Phillip Roffman

May 4, 2020

Season 1 Review: This show is undoubtedly sprinting by the end of Season 1, but it’s turning too many corners, hitting too many rocky trails, and tripping over too many things. Hopefully, Season 2 will find some newer terrain, and the laces will be tied a little tighter. Read full review

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mahbodmz

Jun 29, 2020

what can i say justin roiland made this so its nice
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cha0skain

May 17, 2020

Love this show so much, people who say this show hasn't got much to say when compared to Rick and Morty are obviously missing the point of a few of the plotlines. Its as funny as rick and morty, with characters who are just as lovable. Plenty of new ideas here that I havn't seen before inLove this show so much, people who say this show hasn't got much to say when compared to Rick and Morty are obviously missing the point of a few of the plotlines. Its as funny as rick and morty, with characters who are just as lovable. Plenty of new ideas here that I havn't seen before in adult animation. While a few characters and the animation may lead you to believe this is just a rick and morty spin-off, by the end of season 1 Solar Opposites has already long escaped its predecessors shadow, easily holding its own as one of the best shows of its kind.… Expand

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santiagodraco

Aug 16, 2023

Loving the new season. Steven's is nailing it, bring a lot more energy to the role than Roiland ever did. I think the creative team got a boost this year and I look forward to it continuing.

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nackerf

May 19, 2020

Looking at it as its own show, it's acceptable. The episodes are interesting and keep the viewer interested. Not mind-blowing with its characters or writing. Serves well to pass the time.

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AlcoholicGoat

Sep 6, 2022

So I guess the mouthbreathing redditor of Rick and Morty was Dan Harmon. The horny sex pest is Justin Roiland. Yeah I do have a problem with Thomas Middleditch (and Justin Roiland) but it is better than Rick and Morty post season 2. Justin Roiland's a horny weirdo and same with ThomasSo I guess the mouthbreathing redditor of Rick and Morty was Dan Harmon. The horny sex pest is Justin Roiland. Yeah I do have a problem with Thomas Middleditch (and Justin Roiland) but it is better than Rick and Morty post season 2. Justin Roiland's a horny weirdo and same with Thomas Middleditch but hey it's not bad. Same with Alex Hirsch but I mean people still watch Seinfeld.… Expand

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viroodiem

May 11, 2020

Its not completely terrible.

The connections to Rick and Morty are impossible to ignore. Comparisons are inevitable. So this show has no chance to ever stand on its own. So on the surface you will see that its the same animation visuals as R&M and the voice of Rick at the helm. So tht isIts not completely terrible.

The connections to Rick and Morty are impossible to ignore. Comparisons are inevitable. So this show has no chance to ever stand on its own. So on the surface you will see that its the same animation visuals as R&M and the voice of Rick at the helm. So tht is going to deliver a high expectation. Problem is Solar Opposites does not have the same edge, nor the same depth. Its too reliant on vulgarity and gore for laughs. Its closer to say Final Space or American Dad with more gratiutious edgelording than it is to its forebearer.

That is not to say there is nothing worth while here. Just like the first season of R&M it takes some time to get adjusted to these characters. It takes about half a season just to separate Korvo from Rick. The Aliens are arguably the least interesting part of the show and just serve as satire for more traditional sit coms. . Its the citizens of the wall where the show shines what light it does have.

All in all its like a very lifeless and generic R&M but when it does generate a laugh its solid and a lot more enjoyable than most animated comedies of this vein. Far funnier than anything from Seth McFarlane in the last decade. So if you are REALLY needing to scratch that R&M itch, (which right now makes no sense given that this series premiered now that R&M are back for second half of season) then this can somewhat scratch it. Just do not expect a lot from it.… Expand

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bluetoon

Aug 25, 2023

3 great seasons and then a swift nose dive after you fire the creator and then replace his voice with someone who sounds completely different and doesn't suit the character. Guilty until proven innocent, typical Americans

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 13, 2025
- No episode information is currently available for this season
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: August 12, 2024
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: August 14, 2023
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 13, 2022
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 26, 2021
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 8, 2020