Human Resources
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Human Resources

"Being human is hard… that’s where they come in."

6.5
Yr 2022
Status Canceled
Animation Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and their human clients' needs in this "Big Mouth" spinoff.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Critical consensus for Human Resources was generally positive, with reviewers praising the Big Mouth spin-off for balancing its ultra-raunchy comedy with surprisingly poignant emotional weight. Critics commended its ability to explore complex human experiences, such as imposter syndrome and the challenges of new motherhood, through a creative workplace comedy format.

Many outlets highlighted the show's self-awareness and blend of serialized and episodic storytelling, noting that its relatable themes and imaginative monster concepts helped elevate the material beyond simple shock-value humor.

However, reception was not universally glowing. A few reviewers felt the series introduced too many characters at once, leaving its overall focus cluttered, while others critiqued its workplace storylines and emotional resolutions as derivative or overly simplified.

“New Netflix Series Is What ‘Big Mouth’ Wants to Be When It Grows Up”

“nimbly straddles the lines between crass humor and surprisingly touching, nuanced explorations of human emotion”

“Ultra-raunchy spin-off workplace comedy has heart”

“its self-awareness and never-ending engaging ideas make Human Resources both magically fascinating and endlessly relatable”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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UK • US • CA
Netflix
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

As an animated workplace comedy, Human Resources expands the universe of Big Mouth by shifting focus directly to the creatures behind human emotions. Premiering in 2022, the spinoff trades school hallways for corporate cubicles, following Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters, and a variety of other monsters as they balance internal office politics with the daily demands of their human clients.

The series functions as a witty sitcom, finding humor in the routine professional and romantic drama of these supernatural beings. Fans respond to the distinct mix of chaotic monster logic and grounded workplace tropes, energized by a voice cast that includes Maya Rudolph. By taking the creatures out of the background and putting their daily jobs center stage, the show offers a clever new angle on adult animation.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 47
Regulars 1
Longest run 21 eps
Aidy Bryant
Aidy Bryant
as Emmy Fairfax (voice)
Randall Park
Randall Park
as Pete Doheny (voice)
Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer
as Rochelle Hillhurst (voice)
David Thewlis
David Thewlis
as Lionel St. Swithens (voice)
Brandon Kyle Goodman
Brandon Kyle Goodman
as Walter Las Palmas (voice)
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph
as Connie LaCienega (voice)
Jemaine Clement
Jemaine Clement
as Simon Sex (voice)
1 episode
Nick Kroll
Nick Kroll
as Maury Beverley (voice)
Show 39 more
Pamela Adlon as Sonya Poinsettia Thandiwe Newton as Mona (voice) 1 episode Mark Rivers as (voice) 1 episode Casey Wilson as Empathy Mulholland (voice) 1 episode James Adomian as Becca's Baby's Need Demon (voice) 1 episode Ashley London as (voice) 3 episodes Helen Mirren as Shame Wizard Rita St. Swithens (voice) 1 episode Max Silvestri as (voice) 1 episode Ariana DeBose as Danielle (voice) 1 episode Sabrina Jalees as Nadia (voice) 1 episode John Mulaney as Andrew Glouberman (voice) 1 episode James III as Cat Stevens (voice) 2 episodes Mitra Jouhari as (voice) 1 episode Kayvan Novak as Arsalan (voice) 1 episode Lupita Nyong'o as Shame Wizard Asha (voice) 1 episode Chris O'Dowd as Flanny the Lovebug (voice) 2 episodes Godfrey as (voice) 2 episodes Janelle Monáe as Claudia (voice) 1 episode John Gemberling as Tyler Pico (voice) 6 episodes Nidah Barber as Yara (voice) 2 episodes Ahmed Mawas as Amir (voice) 3 episodes Harvey Guillén as José the Spider Receptionist (voice) 3 episodes Mike Birbiglia as Barry (voice) 4 episodes Hugh Jackman as Dante (voice) 8 episodes Gil Ozeri as Gil (voice) 6 episodes Ali Wong as Becca Lee (voice) 5 episodes Tim Robinson as Doug (voice) 3 episodes Maria Bamford as Tito the Anxiety Mosquito (voice) 2 episodes Ulka Simone Mohanty as Nabilah (voice) 2 episodes Josie Totah as Natalie (voice) 2 episodes Florence Pugh as Sarah Crumbhorn (voice) 4 episodes Joe Wengert as Joe (voice) 21 episodes Bobby Cannavale as Gavin Reeves (voice) 1 episode Rosie Perez as Petra the Ambition Gremlin (voice) 1 episode Miley Cyrus as Van the Logic Rock (voice) 5 episodes Niecy Nash as Hope (voice) 6 episodes Cole Escola as Montel (voice) 6 episodes Eugene Levy as Paul Crumbhorn (voice) 3 episodes Rayaan Kamal Khan as Jacob (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

monster workplace spin off sitcom witty
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Details

First Aired
March 18, 2022
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
151