Strange Planet
Strange Planet
Now Showing

Strange Planet

"Existence is absurd."

6.1
Yr 2023
Status Canceled
Your Verdict

Rate this show to unlock picks like it. Create a free account.

Series Brief

Overview

Welcome to a distant planet not unlike our own, with hilarious yet poignant observations on life, love, and friendship—told in the most peculiar way.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 71 /100

Strange Planet received generally warm but moderately tempered reviews from critics, who praised its charming aesthetic, wholesome spirit, and clever observational humor. Reviewers praised the collaboration between creator Nathan W. Pyle and co-creator Dan Harmon, noting how the show successfully captures the webcomic's gentle, existential reflection on human oddities through pastel animation and whimsical, literal language.

However, a common critique across multiple reviews was that expanding short, four-panel webcomics into full-length television episodes caused the central joke to wear thin. Several outlets noted that while the show remains endearing and relatable, its novel gimmick loses momentum over longer runtimes, making the series far better suited for brief, casual viewing than extended binges.

“An ice-creamy color scheme and whimsical language gives a fresh vibe to this animated series”

“the animated series might be an acquired taste – especially if you prefer your comedies more laugh-out-loud and less existential”

“endearing and relatable, but the humor starts to wear off once you're used to the joke”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Apple TV
US • UK • CA
Apple TV Amazon Channel
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

Strange Planet arrives as an adult animation project adapted from a webcomic. It centers on a distant world that mirrors human existence, yet the inhabitants process the complexities of love, friendship, and day-to-day life with a rigid lack of context. The humor relies on this literal-minded perspective, turning familiar social rituals into absurd, clinical exercises.

The series gathers a vocal ensemble that includes Danny Pudi to anchor its strange take on social norms. By stripping complex human experiences down to their most basic components, the show manages to be both dryly funny and quietly perceptive about the things people take for granted. It turns the mundane into a series of detached, analytical puzzles.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 27
Regulars 5
Longest run 3 eps
Show 19 more
Signal Match

Similarity

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

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

adult animation based on webcomic or webtoon
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
August 08, 2023
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
56