Oddballs
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Oddballs

"You see an elephant?! That means you are stressed! Or a homicidal maniac."

7.2
Yr 2022
Status Canceled
Action & Adventure Comedy Animation
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Series Brief

Overview

Bubble-shaped boy James questions anything and everything that annoys him. The result? An awesome life of odd adventure with his two best friends.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Critical reception for Oddballs was largely positive, with reviewers praising the animated series as a fun, creative, and engaging buddy comedy. Critics highlighted its vibrant animation style and well-written, irreverent slapstick humor, noting that the show successfully translates the charm of its internet-creator origins into an addictive viewing experience for children.

Several family-oriented outlets compared the show's style to hit animated series like Gravity Falls and Adventure Time. They commended its clean dialogue, imaginative scenarios, and strong emphasis on friendship and curiosity.

While the series was widely recommended for young viewers, a few reviewers offered mild caveats regarding its cartoon violence, rude humor, and the lead character's argumentative nature, suggesting parents keep an eye on whether his behavior aligns with their family values.

“a fun, enjoyable ride that's amusing, well-written and incredibly moreish”

“feels a bit like a mix between Gravity Falls and Adventure Time”

“offers imaginative, friendship-focused entertainment that encourages curiosity”

“It's a mostly fun and vibrantly colored program that boasts irreverent humor and slapstick comedy”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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

James Rallison voices a boy whose refusal to accept the status quo turns mundane inconveniences into elaborate expeditions. By centering animated chaos on the stubborn inquiries of a bubble-shaped protagonist, the show finds humor in questioning objects as small as a toaster and as distant as the Hubble telescope.

The series prioritizes the kinetic energy of a friendship trio tackling the future. It blends standard comedy with frantic action and a persistent sense of optimism. This combination creates a feel-good atmosphere that centers on the unpredictability of a social outcast navigating life alongside his closest companions. A crocodile often appears in these scenarios, grounding the show’s more surreal shifts in tone through consistent and absurd visual interactions.

Production Board

Crew

Storyboard Artist
Agnieszka Salek Emily Oetzell Maha Tabikh Allen Zhang Carl Faruolo Chelsea Ker Gemma Findlay
Writer
Anna Salinas Darin Henry Nick Lopez Carl Faruolo Aaron Vaccaro Pang-Ni Landrum Reese Harvey Jennifer Burton
Line Producer
Tini Wider
Casting
Gene Vassilaros
Director
Jouchelle Miranda Carl Faruolo Chelsea Ker
Original Music Composer
Ben Bromfield
Post Production Supervisor
Troy Sitter
Supervising Producer
Alex Cichon
Executive Producer
Carl Faruolo Aaron Behl Michael Zoumas
Mixing Engineer
Iain Pattison
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Iain Pattison
Art Direction
Maria Vitan
Creator
Ethan Banville
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Oddballs overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

feelgood future crocodile friendship toaster hubble
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 07, 2022
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
49