The Boondocks

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Season 1
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8.8

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  1. MartinS
    Mar 11, 2006
    8
    After reading the strip for quite some time I was a bit shocked at the shows frankness. I'm a bit worried that the political observations will be overshadowed by the "N" word however black people everywhere will immediately recognize these characters. It seems Aaron is saying all the things he could never get away with in the Sunday funnies.
  2. patricaudontneedtoknow
    Mar 4, 2006
    10
    I think this show is the shit, I think some people say it sucks because they dont like how they talk or just turn too the channel and call it crap and dont even bother to look at, well heres something that most of these complaining ass people need to do turn the goddam cartoon and go and watch the cooking channel or something let the people who enjoy watching watch it without having to I think this show is the shit, I think some people say it sucks because they dont like how they talk or just turn too the channel and call it crap and dont even bother to look at, well heres something that most of these complaining ass people need to do turn the goddam cartoon and go and watch the cooking channel or something let the people who enjoy watching watch it without having to here some complaining ass people. ps. and sorry most of this wont make sense to u… Expand
  3. leonl
    Feb 2, 2006
    10
    thanks to rukus dat crazy nigga ive sang dat song since it came out. remeber dont trust dem new niggaz over dar.
  4. JaimeD
    Jan 24, 2006
    10
    still surprised this airs on tv....props....madd respect....
  5. StephanieM
    Jan 22, 2006
    10
    I am so glad this is on air. Thank you, Aaron McGruder.
  6. EdR
    Jan 18, 2006
    10
    A show that is about much more than just race and color, with undertones of moral lessons that may help us get through our daily lives. Aaron McGruder allows us to laugh at our own ignorance, showing us the stupidity in racism and testing us to be true to ourselves. If you think he is saying White people are bad, or Black people are stupid, you have missed the point.
  7. IsaacC
    Jan 11, 2006
    10
    All I have to say is I'm going to watch this show as much as I can - Something this honest and entertaining won't last long.
  8. GabrielL.
    Jan 9, 2006
    0
    Severely crappy! Ranks with "The War at Home" as one of the most unfunny and unwatchable shows on TV. Like that other pile of worthlessness, it tries to be edgy, but has no good jokes, original observations, or likeable characters. If you want hilarious, line-crossing social satire, watch South Park, Chappelle, and old recordings of Bill Hicks stand-up.
  9. coreyb
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    its funny azz hell
  10. AshleyN
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    I've been reading The Boondocks in the newspaper every since i could remember. When my grandmother would get the paper, the boondocks would be the first thing i would read, I've also been trying to get Public Enemy, and the Right to be Hostile. Just had to say a lil comment, and one more thing, if they ever try to ban the boondocks, i will fight to try to keep it on. Wun get at me.
  11. meshitaw
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    hey fuck it...i love this show...especially the episode on 12/04 with sam jackson and charlie murphy...stop taking life so seriously..laugh a lil...you can't change the world overnight..grin a lil.
  12. RoddizleM
    Dec 5, 2005
    9
    Funny as hell, and yes some black people are that ignorant and i would know i ave deal with my NY relatives all tha time
  13. KimberlynH
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    This show is great, I watch it with my kids whom is of age to view it is very funny, keep up the good work this will be a long runner.
  14. PaulR.
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    Subtle and shrewd. Hits its mark and makes me smile. We've had cartoons about blacks that either made them look super stereotyped (Proud Family) or super politically-correct (Static Shock) but this show actually gives us people we can relate with. Well done.
  15. TreveaseS
    Dec 1, 2005
    10
    This the best cartoon out right now that is down to earth and real funny
  16. glennw
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    awesome show. Been reading the strip for years. Love it.
  17. WAKS
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    After watching the first four (4) episodes of McGruder's comic-turned television show, I have to say that I am pleased with its message and shock value. I think Mr. McGruder is doing what all franchise players should do in crunch time, take over. I am a writer and I am not afraid to say what I have to say about African Americans, my people. This show is no more degrading than After watching the first four (4) episodes of McGruder's comic-turned television show, I have to say that I am pleased with its message and shock value. I think Mr. McGruder is doing what all franchise players should do in crunch time, take over. I am a writer and I am not afraid to say what I have to say about African Americans, my people. This show is no more degrading than watching music videos on VH1, BET or MTV. It is no more degrading than watching our young black girls and boys on the streets imitating life, ie streetwalking, drug peddling, etc. Maybe, Mr. McGruder and I live in a different America, one where prejudices and stereotypes don't exist. :) Here's a tidbit, integration only made things worse and we haven't grown past its narcotic-like addiction. From the 60's til now, if you consider yourself to be an intellectual, nothing's really changed. We are still a people dependent on society's ills and McGruder is NOT one of those ills in which I speak. Daily, we are bombarded with bullshit from America. From government to entertainment to religion. Nothing is sacred anymore. We are told what to wear, what is successful, what is life, what is this, what is that. We make Hitler references about every dictator that comes along, but the propaganda job that America has pulled off over the years is ridiculous and we are all to blame. Black America is just as guilty as anyone else. It seems as though we have to become sideshows to be considered productive and successful. From my experience, shock value is what we need. Maybe today's youth will see this program and grow up trying to effect change, not repeating learned behavior.… Expand
  18. SimonT
    Nov 29, 2005
    2
    I had high hopes for the show, and I was a big fan of McGruder's printed work. However I have to call him out as a hypocrite and panderer. The consistent nauseating and gratuitous use of the N word is disgusting. I thought the Klan wrote the show as the N-bombing is nothing less than a total degradation of people of African anscestry. Thanks Aaron for contributing nothing except I had high hopes for the show, and I was a big fan of McGruder's printed work. However I have to call him out as a hypocrite and panderer. The consistent nauseating and gratuitous use of the N word is disgusting. I thought the Klan wrote the show as the N-bombing is nothing less than a total degradation of people of African anscestry. Thanks Aaron for contributing nothing except self-hatred and ugly stereotypes. Nowhere else in the world will you find a race pushed into the gutter in this manner.… Expand
  19. buttsparkle
    Nov 27, 2005
    0
    NOT funny. not shocking. simply a waste of time. i can't believe that the Cartoon Network spent so much on this... AWFUL.
  20. beaner46yque?
    Nov 26, 2005
    10
    Perfection.The NEW Chappelle show...bitches.
  21. Snob
    Nov 25, 2005
    3
    Lame, almost embarrassingly so. Cartoon Network supposedly dumped a lot of cash into this turd. It's not very funny and it certainly isn't daring unless hearing the N word gives you a rise. Give me the comics anyday.
  22. Gnarles
    Nov 22, 2005
    7
    Doesn't always work - and when it doesn't, it's near-terrible - but the show is worth watching for the times when it really catches fire. The look of the show is visually incredible as well, leagues ahead of the poorly-drawn muck that passes for cartoons these days. This show has great potential, but it's too early to see if it will be met.
  23. neliac
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Great Show ! Genius !
  24. brianl
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    The show was refreshing. I felt that if you are aware of the social issues that are not talked about, then you will get the jokes. the african-american community as a whole should not be ashamed because alot of this show speaks the truth. the truth that the african-american community already knows.... Long live "THE BOONDOCKS"!
  25. TK
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    This is my new favorite show!!!! as soon as i saw ads for this and heard the hype i was amped for this show. Best of all it ended up being funny, smart, stupid (in a good way). It is a show that african americans such as me can enjoy and relate to, especially after chappelle show was cancelled. Now this gaem isn't for people who are easily offended or uptight. If you like other shows This is my new favorite show!!!! as soon as i saw ads for this and heard the hype i was amped for this show. Best of all it ended up being funny, smart, stupid (in a good way). It is a show that african americans such as me can enjoy and relate to, especially after chappelle show was cancelled. Now this gaem isn't for people who are easily offended or uptight. If you like other shows on adult swim you'll love this!… Expand
  26. alexa
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    while the first episode seemed forced the second was much better now if every episode is like that then this show will be amazing
  27. sander
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    great show lives up to the comic
  28. Tre
    Nov 14, 2005
    2
    This was disappointing, and like so many others that have commented on here, the humor was forced, the N word gratuitous and the situations just dont play out the same way on the screen compared to a comic strip. I think that this is another product of mistaking shock with comedy on a larger scale. It works effectively in the strip because of the quickness/sharpness of delivery, but ends This was disappointing, and like so many others that have commented on here, the humor was forced, the N word gratuitous and the situations just dont play out the same way on the screen compared to a comic strip. I think that this is another product of mistaking shock with comedy on a larger scale. It works effectively in the strip because of the quickness/sharpness of delivery, but ends up becoming tired old jokes that I heard/saw/said about 3-5 years ago. This was disappointing for mcGrueder who with his strip, elevated the ability for a strip to be more than "just a strip". The cartoon undermines his creatvitiy and voice.… Expand
  29. LindseyW
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    This show is genius because it not only dis whites but blacks. If your not so stuck up then you will not have a problem with this show.
  30. RSkells
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    i saw the episode on the R Kelly case and it was absolutely hilarious. i thought it was smart and touched on many insecurities and issues within the African American community. that was just one episode but on this evidence, i'll be watching every sunday. what an outstanding show. its the honesty of the show thats really refreshing. there are black characters that reflect a wide i saw the episode on the R Kelly case and it was absolutely hilarious. i thought it was smart and touched on many insecurities and issues within the African American community. that was just one episode but on this evidence, i'll be watching every sunday. what an outstanding show. its the honesty of the show thats really refreshing. there are black characters that reflect a wide range of personalities, not just what the news media and BET (a reinforcer of stereotypes if you ask me) try to promote as the Image of the African American. it also shows how race can blind us to fact and cloud our good judgement. its an episode i will not be forgeting soon. i'll be tuning in again and again.… Expand
  31. GCamel
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    I have seen two episodes so far and think that it is hilarious. It is an intelligent, dry-wit type of comedy. The jokes don't always slap you in the face the creators want you to think for a sec to fully appreciate the humor. AND NO!, it is not a black and white thing. It is an introspective look at the Black Community and some of the ignorant attitude and behavior displayed by "some only".
  32. vh
    Nov 13, 2005
    5
    There is some decent style to this show, but it tries too hard and too often to be shocking.
  33. xpoondiggy
    Nov 13, 2005
    10
    this is the best show on adult swim, hands down!
  34. VincentK
    Nov 12, 2005
    9
    I watched the debut of Boondocks on November 6th and thoroughly enjoyed it. Years ago, when The Boondocks first debuted in Comics I made no bones about my contempt for Creator-McGruder's portrayal of N.W.A (Negroes with attitudes) and Whites as pusillanimous ignoramuses. But, after having spent the last few years re-evaluating my beliefs of our failed society, I have come to the I watched the debut of Boondocks on November 6th and thoroughly enjoyed it. Years ago, when The Boondocks first debuted in Comics I made no bones about my contempt for Creator-McGruder's portrayal of N.W.A (Negroes with attitudes) and Whites as pusillanimous ignoramuses. But, after having spent the last few years re-evaluating my beliefs of our failed society, I have come to the conclusion that Aaron McGruder… Expand
  35. VincentK
    Nov 12, 2005
    9
    I watched the debut of Boondocks on November 6th and thoroughly enjoyed it. Years ago, when The Boondocks first debuted in Comics I made no bones about my contempt for Creator-McGruder's portrayal of N.W.A (Negroes with attitudes) and Whites as pusillanimous ignoramuses. But, after having spent the last few years re-evaluating my beliefs of our failed society, I have come to the I watched the debut of Boondocks on November 6th and thoroughly enjoyed it. Years ago, when The Boondocks first debuted in Comics I made no bones about my contempt for Creator-McGruder's portrayal of N.W.A (Negroes with attitudes) and Whites as pusillanimous ignoramuses. But, after having spent the last few years re-evaluating my beliefs of our failed society, I have come to the conclusion that Aaron McGruder… Expand
  36. FayM
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    Outstanding
  37. TonyB
    Nov 10, 2005
    10
    Let's be real for a minute. This is a cartoon. A cartoon PEOPLE! It's intended to create and cause controversy, dialogue and debates. Okay! Whatever! Its funny bro. No if ands or buts about it. I laugh now, watching it for the 8th time, like I did when I watched it the first. Sometimes being politically incorrect is good for the soul. You need it to shake up your "double mocha Let's be real for a minute. This is a cartoon. A cartoon PEOPLE! It's intended to create and cause controversy, dialogue and debates. Okay! Whatever! Its funny bro. No if ands or buts about it. I laugh now, watching it for the 8th time, like I did when I watched it the first. Sometimes being politically incorrect is good for the soul. You need it to shake up your "double mocha latte w/soy" lives.… Expand
  38. rinirini
    Nov 10, 2005
    9
    We need more articulate, educated, thoughtful and opinionated African-American voices out there. Actually, we need more articulate, educated, thoughtful and opinionated voices, period. Go Aaron!!
  39. eddiel
    Nov 10, 2005
    10
    I was always a big fan of The Boondocks. I'm glad I'm able to watch it on television now. The show is great and I'm looking forward to this sunday.
  40. JLJanel
    Nov 10, 2005
    2
    This show is as ignorant as you get. Its main goal is to shock and try to brainwash the youth in believing all whites are evil racists. That itself is not helping the black cause its just further dividing the population. This show isn't funny at all . Dave Chapelle is funny even though he deals with the same subject matter it seems to be more poignant than this silly attempt to deal This show is as ignorant as you get. Its main goal is to shock and try to brainwash the youth in believing all whites are evil racists. That itself is not helping the black cause its just further dividing the population. This show isn't funny at all . Dave Chapelle is funny even though he deals with the same subject matter it seems to be more poignant than this silly attempt to deal with issues using animation. Watch Aqua Teen Hunger Force , Harvey Birdman , Stroker & Hoop or Squidbillies to get you're ***** and giggles. The Boondocks will not make it to another season and thank god for that.… Expand
  41. [Anonymous]
    Nov 10, 2005
    10
    i am in love with the Boondocks! i think it was realy funny. im black and i didn't get offended by comments on the show. i think it was so funny when the old guys sung he song about "dem new niggas!"! i been singing that for days! i don't see how ppl can say that the show is not good! my momma even thought it was funny! this is coming from a lady who wouldn't let me watch i am in love with the Boondocks! i think it was realy funny. im black and i didn't get offended by comments on the show. i think it was so funny when the old guys sung he song about "dem new niggas!"! i been singing that for days! i don't see how ppl can say that the show is not good! my momma even thought it was funny! this is coming from a lady who wouldn't let me watch Dave Chappelle and his comdey speacial on Showtime. "With ur bright red booty!" all in all the show is funny and my DVR is set for next sunday!… Expand
  42. MikeG.
    Nov 10, 2005
    2
    I hope it gets better. The strip is pretty funny, so I'm willing to give this show another shot, but the first episode was really bizarre and not that funny.
  43. TheBM
    Nov 9, 2005
    2
    This just wasn't funny. I don't mind tackling race, but take a tip from the Chapelle Show, because what he did was actually funny. I'm not sure what show these other reviewers are watching.
  44. raphaelp
    Nov 9, 2005
    0
    If we didn't get enough use of the word "nigger" in Rap, here is the rest. As a child of the civil rights era I let people spit in my face so I would never hear that word again. People were sprayed with hoses, beaten,sent to jail for the same purpose. So now that kids are benefiting from so many older Black's suffering they think the word has no meaning. They are soooooooooo wrong.
  45. VincentV
    Nov 9, 2005
    9
    Very good, very smart, very correct from what the NY post may have lead you to think.
  46. JohnM
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    Of course I have a built in bias, and to the best of my ability I tried to watch Aaron's premier with detached objectivity. Yeah right
  47. jessicay
    Nov 8, 2005
    1
    It was not funny. I laugh at loud when I read the comic strip but the show just wasn't funny. It doesn't even seem like the same person is writing it. I was embarrassed by the use of the "N" word and I thought that it was completely inappropiate. I am African American and I don't understand how other African Amercans can continue to use that word. No other ethnic group It was not funny. I laugh at loud when I read the comic strip but the show just wasn't funny. It doesn't even seem like the same person is writing it. I was embarrassed by the use of the "N" word and I thought that it was completely inappropiate. I am African American and I don't understand how other African Amercans can continue to use that word. No other ethnic group calls themselves by racial slurs but us. Please don't anyone write and tell me that words don't have power because we all know they do. The show was ignorant and I'm shocked.… Expand
  48. BobX
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    The commentary and satire is much too sophisticated for the average joe but it still was very well done. Definitely not the slapstick comedy that we americans have been force fed for the lat 20 years.
  49. KJones
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Loved it!!! I can only wonder what my neighbors thought that sound was at 11:35 pm (me falling off my chai).
  50. louisf
    Nov 7, 2005
    4
    not very funny...not very clever. i'm sure it was better on paper than on-screen. the design work, on the other hand, is superior, but that's just top-of-the-line lipstick on a really ugly pig.
  51. KarenW
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Lasting value! I've laughed more at this premire than I did at the pilot of Family Guy.
  52. JamesB
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Unrivaled in artistic beauty (especailly for a black [african american if your pc] animated tv show) and enough political comments to stur up conversation "the Boondocks" is a delightfully funny and well put together show. Bring on the quote unqoute contraversy because its about time America in this day and age was giving a reason to talk about race and issues that not only touch Black Unrivaled in artistic beauty (especailly for a black [african american if your pc] animated tv show) and enough political comments to stur up conversation "the Boondocks" is a delightfully funny and well put together show. Bring on the quote unqoute contraversy because its about time America in this day and age was giving a reason to talk about race and issues that not only touch Black American's but all Americans.… Expand
  53. TamakiN
    Nov 7, 2005
    8
    One word PROMISING! I love the comic strip of Boondocks; I read it everyday in the Los Angeles Times. I have a few of the books and I love Aaron's new school race politics especially the stuff that deals with the neo hip hop generation because I was born into it, have been surrounded by it and view it in a similar way. I watched the premier of the show last night and I thought One word PROMISING! I love the comic strip of Boondocks; I read it everyday in the Los Angeles Times. I have a few of the books and I love Aaron's new school race politics especially the stuff that deals with the neo hip hop generation because I was born into it, have been surrounded by it and view it in a similar way. I watched the premier of the show last night and I thought it's a good start but it could and should only get better from here. I think the writing team could have been a bit cleverer with its delivery of the humor because it felt a bit forced. I think they would benefit from a little help from the … Expand
  54. QRasheed
    Nov 7, 2005
    9
    Pretty good way to spend a half-hour Sunday before bed. A lot of laugh-out-loud moments.
  55. bigtigga
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Best show since Chappelle show and using the voice of Charlie Murphy as a white person was relentlessly funny. I am hooked can't wait til the have season one on DVD.
  56. Borg
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    Love the comic...loving the show...hope they keep them coming.
  57. CalvinB
    Nov 7, 2005
    10
    When Will it be available on dvd?
  58. DaWiz
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    You won't confuse this with any other show, trust me. Some of the sharpest black comedy writing combined with a style that isn't Anime flavored. It's authentic anime. American TV and cartoons have turned a corner on this one!
  59. JonathanH
    Nov 2, 2005
    9
    Fantastic stuff. Japanese anime style, with distinct Afro-American stylings and themes, but funny in the same universal sense as Chappelle and Mencia manage to be.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    90
    Animation has rarely felt so explosively, hilariously defiant.
  2. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    90
    An out-of-the-gate triumph.
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  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    75
    "The Boondocks," with all its knowingly controversial observations and language, is a sort of animated equivalent of "All in the Family." It'll make you think, and maybe even wince - but at the same time, it makes you smile.
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