Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
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Kite Man: Hell Yeah!

"They belong behind bars."

6.7
Yr 2024
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

Lovable loser Kite Man and his new squeeze Golden Glider moonlight as criminals to support their foolish purchase of Noonan's, Gotham's seediest dive bar, where everybody knows your name, but not necessarily your secret identity!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Kite Man: Hell Yeah! received largely positive reviews from critics, who embraced the animated DC spin-off for taking a workplace sitcom approach to Gotham's underworld. Reviewers commended the series for successfully building out its own corner of the universe, with IndieWire praising its blend of episodic sitcom warmth and modern serialization. Outlets like Screen Rant and Movies We Texted About noted that the central concept of managing a supervillain dive bar leads to enjoyable character banter and a hilarious look at villains in their off-hours.

The show's humor, action sequences, and voice performances were widely highlighted as key strengths. Outlets including Paste Magazine praised the comedic ensemble—singling out Bane as a standout scene-stealer—while Black Girl Nerds pointed to its hard-rock musical score for making action scenes dynamic and fun. Reviewers at RIOTUS also appreciated how the show relies on its main cast rather than overusing cameo appearances from Harley Quinn.

However, reception was not universally positive. A harsher critique from IGN argued that the series squanders its strong voice cast with shallow sitcom plots and weak jokes, calling it a pale imitation of superior comedies. Collider similarly observed some narrative stumbles across the season, though concluded that Kite Man's inherent comedic flaws and zingers still make the spin-off worth watching.

“a very good sitcom”

“balances criminal exploits and bar management, offering a humorous look at villains' private lives”

“squanders an excellent voice cast and a solid premise with weak humor and shallow sitcom plots”

“a fun expansion of this parodied DC world where Bane absolutely steals the show”

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Where to Watch

HBO Max
UK • US
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Why fans love it

Kite Man: Hell Yeah! shifts the focus of the Gotham criminal underworld away from the brooding caped crusaders and onto the city’s low-level bottom feeders. The series occupies a niche within adult animation where the stakes revolve less around saving the world and more around keeping the lights on at Noonan’s, a dive bar that serves as a neutral ground for the frantic and the inept.

The sharp comedic timing of Matt Oberg anchors the show, turning a character formerly relegated to the background into a relatable lead. By sidelining traditional superhero heroics in favor of a DIY criminal enterprise, the series carves out a rare space for grounded interpersonal drama inside a comic-derived setting. It remains a strange, funny look at what happens when the small-time crooks try to run the show in a city designed to flatten them.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 39
Regulars 5
Longest run 10 eps
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Tisha Campbell as Tawny (voice) 2 episodes Lacey Chabert as Ava / Kenneth's Mom (voice) 1 episode Eddie Pepitone as Sixpack (voice) 7 episodes Cristina Pucelli as Luthor-A / Kenneth (voice) 1 episode Natasia Demetriou as Malice (voice) 8 episodes Michael Imperioli as Moe Dubelz (voice) 10 episodes Lance Reddick as Lex Luthor (voice) 4 episodes Keith David as Darkseid (voice) 4 episodes Andy Daly as Darryl / Worker 1 (voice) 2 episodes Margaret Cho as Rebecca Chen (voice) 4 episodes Maria Bamford as Baby Doll / Mother (voice) 2 episodes Vic Chao as Captain Cold / Passenger (voice) 1 episode Brycen Taylor Hall as Young Captain Cold (voice) 1 episode Rory Scovel as Gus (voice) 8 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Chessure / Worker 2 (voice) 2 episodes Araceli Prasarttongosoth as Little Golden Glider (voice) 1 episode Rhea Seehorn as Insect Queen (voice) 2 episodes Judith Light as Helen Villigan (voice) 6 episodes Ben Aldridge as Jeremy Karne (voice) 1 episode Phil LaMarr as DeSaad / Goon 2 / Man (voice) 4 episodes Katie Rich as Stacy (voice) 3 episodes Casey Wilson as Adult Daughter / Betty (voice) 1 episode Jill Talley as Hansel / Summer (voice) 4 episodes Alan Tudyk as Clayface / Ocean Master (voice) 1 episode Mircea Monroe as Marcy / Taylor (voice) 1 episode Bumper Robinson as Clerk (voice) 1 episode JB Smoove as Frank the Plant (voice) 1 episode Carla Delaney as Goldilocks (voice) 3 episodes Amuche Chukudebelu as Lex Luthor (voice) 2 episodes Jessica Rotter as Ominous Choir 2 (voice) 2 episodes Jasper Randall as Ominous Choir 1 (voice) 1 episode
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

superhero based on comic spin off adult animation bar
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 18, 2024
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
43