The Boondocks

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. DouglasS.
    Nov 15, 2009
    10
    As a 45 year old Black man ,husband ,and father of two young boys, I find it easy to relate to all the people in those stories. My fave is the one where Riley gets called "Nigga" by his Teacher.Man! I aint laughed so hard at a cartoon since .Swear to God my face was a mess from the tears and snot, my stomach was cramping.Laughter overdose. Now I'm hooked on the Boondocks.I need the As a 45 year old Black man ,husband ,and father of two young boys, I find it easy to relate to all the people in those stories. My fave is the one where Riley gets called "Nigga" by his Teacher.Man! I aint laughed so hard at a cartoon since .Swear to God my face was a mess from the tears and snot, my stomach was cramping.Laughter overdose. Now I'm hooked on the Boondocks.I need the DVD box set(uncensored).… Expand
  2. neliac
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    Great Show ! Genius !
  3. coreyb
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    its funny azz hell
  4. Mugen
    Aug 13, 2010
    10
    This is a great series that really exposes the hypocrisy in the african american commuinity in such a funny way but in the same light it tries to educute african americans as well.
  5. misstyty
    Sep 20, 2010
    10
    i love this show and i think the writing is brilliant. i love the way it keeps up with pop culture and sort of shows how kids these day are so easily influenced by it. and also how it shows opinions from different view points with the different character's personalities.
  6. showmestate
    Nov 28, 2010
    10
    I love this show and hope they air another season. It is not for the faint of heart. It depicts the way some african-americans converse amongst each other. Of course, the "N" word has met much scrutiny in the last few years. However, in some african-american households, it's still a common world that's not offensive when speaking to each other. Especially in the 'the hood'. TheI love this show and hope they air another season. It is not for the faint of heart. It depicts the way some african-americans converse amongst each other. Of course, the "N" word has met much scrutiny in the last few years. However, in some african-american households, it's still a common world that's not offensive when speaking to each other. Especially in the 'the hood'. The show is very funny especially because it's down-to-earth. There are some Uncle Ruckus's, Riley's and/or Huey's in many families.
    This show is not for children (thus the rating TV-MA). .    … Expand
  7. TheReasonWhyGuy
    Jan 10, 2011
    10
    Great series I thoroughly enjoyed each successive season more than the previous.
    The hidden meaning are especially great.
    My only hope is that the continue making episodes for as long as possible.
    Hell, I'll buy the dvd if it would help ;D
  8. Chrislake94
    Aug 21, 2011
    10
    The Boondocks does an amazing Job when it reflects on Black American Culture. People either have no clue that this Show is satirical or have no understanding of the word whatsoever. People complain about the heavy use of the word **** but fail to realize that some black people repeatedly use the word **** It tackles many issues and many stereotypes in society today. The Boondocks did notThe Boondocks does an amazing Job when it reflects on Black American Culture. People either have no clue that this Show is satirical or have no understanding of the word whatsoever. People complain about the heavy use of the word **** but fail to realize that some black people repeatedly use the word **** It tackles many issues and many stereotypes in society today. The Boondocks did not create stereotypes; stereotypes have been through Black Culture for many years. Aaron McGruder is merely putting those stereotypes onto his Comic strip, now onto to his TV Show.… Expand
  9. EPIXMAN15
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Hilarious show, very amusing with its wit and racial stereotypes which they manage to turn into pure laughter, great jokes, and just comedy at some of its finest.
  10. Kencage
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    What a beautiful show and work of art. If you are an activist, interested in art, want to learn very valuable lessons, or just want a good laugh in general. This is the show to watch. I love this show deeply and it gives great lessons.
  11. pablojob1
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    The best season opening ever its hella funny bro and the animation is like japanese style animation
  12. QRasheed
    Nov 7, 2005
    9
    Pretty good way to spend a half-hour Sunday before bed. A lot of laugh-out-loud moments.
  13. VincentV
    Nov 9, 2005
    9
    Very good, very smart, very correct from what the NY post may have lead you to think.
  14. 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!!
  15. 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
  16. JB
    Aug 12, 2006
    9
    Excellent show, perhaps the only one to have ever translated a comic strip properly (maybe making it better in the process by delivering several strips worth of comics at once). As daring at South Park was originally with the same mass appeal (at least in my family) as the Simpsons. And honestly, comparing it to either of those shows does it a disservice, as it outshines them both in some ways.
  17. ScottM.
    Nov 13, 2007
    9
    Razor sharp satire.
  18. 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
  19. 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".
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. MLee
    Jun 12, 2006
    9
    This might be one of the funniest shows I've ever watched, period. And, it makes you think, in so many levels. It entertains, AND it challenges you...
  23. DeeDee
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    The Boondocks is smart, funny, relevant and entertaining. Racism will not end because anyone stops using the N- word. Focusing on that cause you to miss all the totally relevant social and mulit-cultural commentary the show has to offer. MacGruder is the bomb!
  24. PhillipB.
    Dec 20, 2007
    9
    One of the best shows on anywhere! Plenty of deep messages that need to be told. Everyone will not be able to handle it, but then that's the way life is. Right On to the creator of the show!
  25. 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
  26. sander
    Nov 15, 2005
    9
    great show lives up to the comic
  27. 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
  28. Cazatuz
    Sep 2, 2010
    9
    I love it!!, Its a very Clever & Witty Show, I love the Art, the characters, the plots. Its very funny, At times it can be funnier than even that of Family Guy, & Boondocks doesn't try too hard to force comedy down our throats, Its genuinely & Naturally funny. I think the Creator is a Genius. This is more than just a Cartoon, its real, its a rare cartoon for all ages. It mainly depictsI love it!!, Its a very Clever & Witty Show, I love the Art, the characters, the plots. Its very funny, At times it can be funnier than even that of Family Guy, & Boondocks doesn't try too hard to force comedy down our throats, Its genuinely & Naturally funny. I think the Creator is a Genius. This is more than just a Cartoon, its real, its a rare cartoon for all ages. It mainly depicts The BlK Community & shows the ignorant side of it without going to far or being too offensive which is done threw humor. At times it even adds in positive Messages, most likely used as a way to balance out the Controversial Ignorance, often expressed threw the Kid & Uncle Ruckas. Perhaps its best asset is that it's very daring & not afraid to branch out into new territory; Its Brilliant, its fearless... Too bad season 3 is the last one, 85% of the episodes in this series are good, not all of them are.… Expand
  29. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    A hilarious satire show with a beautiful anime-esque animation style. It's brings plenty of laughs and just has smart writing all around. It's views and language may be controversial, or downright offensive to some, but it manages to be hilarious enough where you don't have to agree with what's going on in order to laugh at it.
  30. Spielberg00
    Oct 4, 2011
    9
    THE BOONDOCKS is the gem of absurdly hysterical (but, nevertheless, controversially racist) humor. Based on Aaron McGruder's comic strip that was first published six years before this show was first aired, it has humor that can't get more funny. (The only bad thing about it is you feel so cruel for being sucked into laughing...)
  31. infjaxcritic
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    I first watched this show in May 2022, and I was generally impressed. The characters are well-crafted and relatively accurate to real life. However, I would take issue with the racial stereotypes, such as Uncle Ruckus, as well as the depiction of other black people, which I found slightly offending. Other than that, I would recommend this show to anyone curious.
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. bmoore07
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The title of this show is an interesting one because the show’s setting isn’t exactly in ‘the boondocks’ of American society. The Boondocks is about two children named Huey and Riley Freeman who move from the ghettos of Chicago to the fictional, peaceful (and very white) neighborhood of Woodcrest, where they embark on hilarious misadventures with their grandfather Robert Freeman as they adjust to their new environment.

    Huey Freeman is The Boondocks’ main character and narrator (as well as the person I chose as my profile picture), an Afro-wilding martial arts master, a gun-toting terrorist with a Che Guevara poster on his wall, a supremely intelligent prodigy of few words (and one of my all-time favorite characters). Riley Freeman is Huey’s younger brother and someone I was never fond of, a cornrowed hip-hop enthusiast famed for his expletive-filled rants and someone I find mostly one-dimensional, extremely egocentric, and unbelievably selfish. Robert Freeman is similar to Riley but is equipped with depth to his character (and a bizarre habit of dating psychotic women). The Boondocks offers a variety of richly detailed supporting characters like the politician Tom DuBois who looks exactly like young Barack Obama (and has a peculiar phobia), the infamous Uncle Ruckus, a racist who passionately despises his own kind (and someone whose voice I can imitate very well), Jazmine DuBois, who is Tom’s innocent daughter, and Ed Wuncler III, a red-headed delinquent who looks a lot like Eminem. The Boondocks offers one of the best cast of characters I’ve ever seen.

    There are more than a few notable Boondocks episodes like “The Story of Catcher Freeman”, an attempt to analyze Huey and Riley’s slavery-era ancestor who is profiled in three ways (Robert’s version of Catcher is a beloved and brave hero who freed black people from slavery, Uncle Ruckus’ version is a primal and vicious slavecatcher preventing black people from escaping the plantations, and Huey’s version is an intelligent playwright who accidently kills his white father). There’s the episode “Smoking with Cigarettes”, where Riley befriends Lamilton Taeshawn, a juvenile felon who punched his grandma and hijacked a car for a joyride (the detective chasing Lamilton sounds and looks similar to Obi-Wan Kenobi). There’s also the episode “The Color Ruckus”, an extremely emotional journey into Ruckus’ past, and the episode “The Fundraiser”, where Riley’s attempt to make money from selling chocolates becomes out-of-control (highlighted by an unforgettable speech by Riley). “The Fundraiser” and “The Color Ruckus” are two of my three favorite Boondocks episodes.

    After the third season concluded, The Boondocks fell into a dry spell, only airing re-runs as America furiously pushed for Season 4. Four years after Season 3, The Boondocks returned. Season 4 was the show’s first attempt at a running plot and it unfortunately aired for a pitiful 10 episodes. In those 10 episodes, The Boondocks mostly tried to recycle ideas from episodes of previous seasons (lowlighted by a return of the notorious Colonel Stinkmeaner as a mechanically modified clone to once again fight Grandpa Freeman), but there were a few shining moments in Season 4. The episode “Early Bird Special” was an interesting one but it didn’t hold a candle to the classic “I Dream of Siri” (my third favorite Boondocks episode), where Robert’s malfunctioned phone came dangerously close to destroying his life. The 10th (and final) episode of Season 4, “The New Black”, was about Riley being targeted for calling a kid ‘gay’ and ‘retarded’, and the episode ended with Riley getting pummeled by a gigantic group of mentally disabled children as the show played Lethal Interjection Crew’s “Stomp ‘Em In the Nuts”, a homage to the earlier seasons. It was a classic ending to a sub-par episode in a disappointing season.

    Sadly, when Season 4 concluded, Aaron McGruder (the creator of The Boondocks) quit his involvement in the beloved animated series for Black Jesus, a hilarious comedy that is nowhere close to The Boondocks, which was the last African-American classic, a show with supremely solid characters, first-class comedy, and occasional martial arts scenes, a show that casually ventured into polarizing social topics (race, snitching, homosexuality, etc.) and incited controversy along the way (The Boondocks labeled BET as “Black Evil Television”, a sinister enterprise corrupting America, and the show suggested the famous playwright Tyler Perry is gay). With its memorable main theme, and historical and pop culture references, The Boondocks is a show that doesn’t deserve to be ignored.    … Expand
  35. 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.
  36. Alex
    Aug 21, 2008
    6
    There's little to say about The Boondocks that hasn't been said before; it is incredibly controversial and at times, incredibly humorous. The biggest problem with this show is that while it does have its shining moments of brilliance, it always ends up falling short of what it should be simply because there isn't enough screen time for humor in between all the political and There's little to say about The Boondocks that hasn't been said before; it is incredibly controversial and at times, incredibly humorous. The biggest problem with this show is that while it does have its shining moments of brilliance, it always ends up falling short of what it should be simply because there isn't enough screen time for humor in between all the political and social rhetoric of it's creator. We get it Aaron, you don't particularly care for mainstream black culture- you don't need to make every episode based around a prominent figure in black culture or a parody of one. The redundancy and overall absence of humor doesn't help this show at all, and it's really a shame because it has so much potential. I'll end this on a good note though; Aaron McGruder is clearly an incredibly insightful man who has a very strong message to send to people black, white and every shade in between. And while he does make some seriously good points through the exploits of Huey and co., he seriously needs to make the show more appealing by making it much more humorous than it currently is. Most of the writing ends up being very sophomoric, though maybe that is the fault of the writers and production crew. What could make this show nothing short of brilliant is simply better writing, akin to the late works of Bill Watterson. Season 3 is just around the corner, so hopefully we'll see some improvement.… Expand
  37. CarltonBanks
    Dec 28, 2016
    6
    Bondocks set out to criticize black American culture, and it instead degraded into **** jokes, effectively becoming a hypocritical caricature of itself.
    Season 1 is pretty good; it's funny, interesting and has a strange melancholy coupled with legit critiques that go ignored to this date, the latter was the biggest selling point to me.
    The thing is the biggest selling point for most    Bondocks set out to criticize black American culture, and it instead degraded into **** jokes, effectively becoming a hypocritical caricature of itself.
    Season 1 is pretty good; it's funny, interesting and has a strange melancholy coupled with legit critiques that go ignored to this date, the latter was the biggest selling point to me.
    The thing is the biggest selling point for most people were jokes li- Pardon me, """jokes""" like **** you gay" (which is said multiple times in every episode from season 2 and beyond, so funny after the 20th time right?) which the writers clearly took notice, and in season 2 they immediately degraded their original vision in favor of $CASH$ $MONEY$.
    If you look up sell-out on the dictionary, you see a picture of Huey doing coke with the show's writers; well, not really but you SHOULD, it would be more accurate.

    I don't know what's with all these idiot users thinking this show deserves a flawless 10/10 rating, but worse are these moron "critics" that barely go in depth if AT ALL, and seem to have missed the point of the show, so did the users but they're not pretending to be professional critics.

    Season 1 is definitely good, I recommend to anybody with a brain that doesn't have a problem with "black" humor or can at least see past that (In season 1 it's mostly satirical, season 2 and beyond they start doing **** jokes for the sake of saying **** as much times as possible to appeal to their retarded audience) I'm thorn between a 6/10 or 7/10, but for the sake of reducing this RIDICULOUS 8.8 rating, I'll have to stick to 6.
    I rate all seasons beyond 1 as ****    … Expand
  38. vh
    Nov 13, 2005
    5
    There is some decent style to this show, but it tries too hard and too often to be shocking.
  39. Eric
    Mar 22, 2006
    5
    I'd give this show a 0 if it weren't for the social satire. I was hoping that this show would be as funny as his comic strip it's based on, but the voices just ruin everything.
  40. SlaveOfSelf
    Jan 25, 2015
    5
    Tried to like it but some characters and plots are so annoying that i just can't. Definitely not for everyone. Some may like it though. Give it a shoot and judge urself.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. JarrodL
    May 21, 2006
    3
    This is one of the most dissapointing shows to ever be aired. It manages to take Aaron McGruder's creative genius for delivering snappy, funny, and socially insightful dialogue from his comic and make it a chore to watch. The characters and situations are simply too broad. It seems to miss the mark by being obvious and in general show a lack of the smart, insightful nature of the This is one of the most dissapointing shows to ever be aired. It manages to take Aaron McGruder's creative genius for delivering snappy, funny, and socially insightful dialogue from his comic and make it a chore to watch. The characters and situations are simply too broad. It seems to miss the mark by being obvious and in general show a lack of the smart, insightful nature of the strip. What surprises me most is how quickly people have accepted it, claiming that people who have low opinions "don't get it". I assure you, there is very little to get, the show is as obvious as "Friends".… Expand
  44. 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. AladdinStardust
    Apr 14, 2013
    1
    The Boondocks is witlessly blunt and relentlessly unfunny, it relies on confused stereotypes and pitifully employed cliches for moronic laughs. If you get irrationally excited when you hear the N-word, you'll love this sh*tfest.
  51. 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.
  52. shontela
    Apr 18, 2007
    0
    this show is extremely inappropriate and me being of the african american hertiage take offense to the show.
  53. RamonaW
    Jul 2, 2007
    0
    I think that it should be taken off the air. I think that it is very offensive and racist. I think that it is a shame that we can not come up with more positive self images and that we continue to allow very negative images permeate our culture. I love our people and we can certainly do more to project this sentiment.
  54. TerryC.
    Jan 22, 2008
    0
    Worst show that I've ever seen on TV by far!!!...not only does it use the "N" word to much its embarrassing, and I'm african american and I took offense to it being used. People fought for the word to be scrapped and now its used like no other, and its just simply not funny!
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. JetB.
    Jul 26, 2007
    0
    This show is horrible. Beyond offensive and disgusting. This show is not true to the strip that started it. The N-word is used by Huey of all people! And John Witherspoon's buffoon portrayal of Grandad, who is/was a Black Panther is degrading and humiliating to all the men and women in the struggle. I am enraged that Aaron McGruder sold himself and his creativity this way. This show This show is horrible. Beyond offensive and disgusting. This show is not true to the strip that started it. The N-word is used by Huey of all people! And John Witherspoon's buffoon portrayal of Grandad, who is/was a Black Panther is degrading and humiliating to all the men and women in the struggle. I am enraged that Aaron McGruder sold himself and his creativity this way. This show is nothing but another debasing and undignified depiction of people with African roots. And there is nothing funny about that.… Expand
  58. Craig
    Mar 19, 2006
    0
    I hate this show because its racist against white people clearly,. Frank my butt - its frankness is bullcrapt. Yeah there is racism and black people have been screwed over. I have black friends who are not republican "uncle toms" and they hate this shit too for what it is - shit. I'm no Ronald Reagon fan but that crap about white heaven - the creator deserves to be slapped down for I hate this show because its racist against white people clearly,. Frank my butt - its frankness is bullcrapt. Yeah there is racism and black people have been screwed over. I have black friends who are not republican "uncle toms" and they hate this shit too for what it is - shit. I'm no Ronald Reagon fan but that crap about white heaven - the creator deserves to be slapped down for inciting trouble - I will stop watching adult swim because of this show.… Expand
  59. bespread
    Aug 7, 2013
    0
    The only reason im giving this show a 0 is because the counter doesn't go down low enough. This is literally the worst show that i have ever seen. This show should have never been written or even thought of. This show uses the term so much i feel like im in the hoods on Chicago or something. The times it doesn't use the word it extremely over compensates by trying to be funny, andThe only reason im giving this show a 0 is because the counter doesn't go down low enough. This is literally the worst show that i have ever seen. This show should have never been written or even thought of. This show uses the term so much i feel like im in the hoods on Chicago or something. The times it doesn't use the word it extremely over compensates by trying to be funny, and horribly failing. White people just plain and simply should not watch this show unless they are on something heavy. The only reason this has such a good overall rating is because of how many black people watch it hourly. Im not trying to offend anyone, but please take this show off the air. The only reason ive watched all 3 seasons of this show was because my friend forced e to watch it, so he would watch the funniest show of all time. If you value your sanity; when you see this show destroy your tv, throw it in ditch and burn it with holy water.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best TV Season of 2005
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#8 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#15 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

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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