Mulligan
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Mulligan

5.5
Yr 2023
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

In this satirical comedy, when most of Earth is destroyed by aliens, can a few survivors rebuild what’s left of America and form a more perfect union?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 30 /100

Mulligan received largely negative reviews from critics, who largely deemed the post-apocalyptic animated sitcom a misfire despite its recognizable talent. Many reviewers pointed out that the series lacked consistent humor, offering stale pop-culture references, flat backgrounds, and uninspired writing that failed to deliver the sharp satire typical of the genre.

Critiques were frequently aimed at the show's tone and character development. Reviewers noted that few characters felt likable or engaging, with some lead performances coming across as grating rather than funny. Pacing and joke density were also cited as key issues, with critics comparing the premise unfavorably to existing apocalyptic comedies.

While a small minority of reviewers found the show to be a breezy alternative to heavier dystopian dramas, arguing that patient viewers might eventually find moments of charm, the general consensus remained that the series missed its mark.

“...what would happen if you took the film Idiocracy, added a dash of Will Forte’s The Last Man on Earth and made it an adult animated TV series and also worse?”

“Mulligan gets in maybe two decent laughs an episode, and only occasionally cram funny details into its flat, simple backgrounds.”

“...light and breezy and wicked-smart antidote to all those heavy, dark, live-action dystopian dramas.”

“...viewers who stick with Mulligan will be rewarded with some great humor.”

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Why fans love it

Mulligan turns a scorched-earth premise into a playground for mundane political satire. By clearing the board, the series ignores the mechanics of a typical survival drama to focus on the absurdity of a small, unprepared group attempting to govern the wreckage of a modern superpower. The comedy thrives on the gap between the monumental task of rebuilding society and the petty, bureaucratic instincts of the people left in charge.

The animation style provides a grounded aesthetic that contrasts against the strange reality of an alien-occupied planet. Nat Faxon leads the ensemble through a landscape defined by past mistakes and an ongoing struggle to replicate the institutions that just failed their civilization. It is a show built on the logic that even after total annihilation, humans will prioritize committee meetings and status symbols over fundamental survival.

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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

adult animation alien attack
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Details

First Aired
May 12, 2023
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
36