The Cuphead Show!
The Cuphead Show!
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The Cuphead Show!

8.0
Yr 2022
Rt 14m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Family
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Series Brief

Overview

Follow the misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his cautious but persuadable brother Mugman in this animated series based on the hit video game.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 70 /100

The Cuphead Show! generally earns praise for its faithful, vibrant recreation of 1930s-inspired rubber-hose animation and its infectious, slapstick energy. Critics largely agree that the show serves as a fun, visually impressive homage to the Golden Age of animation that captures the spirit of its video game source material.

However, critical response is split regarding its depth and target audience. While some praise its fast-paced humor and soundtrack, others argue that it lacks narrative innovation. Some reviewers find the episodic stories to be inconsistent, suggesting that the show is best suited for younger viewers and may struggle to offer the same level of engagement as the interactive game.

“It features astounding animation, a crazy good soundtrack, and a ton of silly humor that will entertain the kid in all of us.”

“Netflix’s giddy, knowing adaptation sees the indie game reach its ideal form: a cartoon that has great fun splashing around in the tropes of 1930s animation.”

“The series is at its best whenever it returns to its one ongoing storyline that pits Cuphead and Mugman against the Devil. In between those episodes, though, the series loses steam and feels flat.”

“The impression builds that, understandably, this is less for adults who played Cuphead than it is for younger children.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix Standard with Ads
UK • US • CA
Netflix
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

The Cuphead Show leans heavily into the physical rhythm of classic animation. Slapstick antics provide the engine for the sibling dynamic between the impulsive Cuphead and his more cautious brother Mugman. The series thrives on the friction between their personalities as they navigate a world filled with anthropomorphic creatures and frequent trouble.

Tru Valentino captures the relentless energy fueling their various misadventures. The tone remains casual and light, prioritizing visual gag sequences over complex plotting. Fans of the original video game recognize the aesthetic, yet the show functions as a self-contained comedy built on timing and the occasional high-stakes blunder. It is a straightforward exercise in character-driven chaos.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 32
Regulars 4
Longest run 21 eps
Tru Valentino
Tru Valentino
as Cuphead (voice)
Frank Todaro
Frank Todaro
as Mugman (voice)
Joe Hanna
as Elder Kettle (voice)
13 episodes
Cristina Milizia
Cristina Milizia
as Baby Bottle (voice)
2 episodes
Chris Wylde
Chris Wylde
as Ribby (voice)
5 episodes
Rick Zieff
Rick Zieff
as Croaks (voice)
5 episodes
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady
as King Dice (voice)
4 episodes
Kimberly Brooks
Kimberly Brooks
as Elephant Grandma (voice)
3 episodes
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Jim Conroy as Ollie (voice) 2 episodes Adam Paloian as Miss Cyclops / Harry (voice) 2 episodes Candi Milo as Cherry / Brandywine (voice) 1 episode Jason Vande Brake as Brineybeard (voice) 1 episode Natasia Demetriou as Cala Maria (voice) 2 episodes Cosmo Segurson as Porkrind (voice) 14 episodes Deeki Deke as Mailman (voice) 2 episodes Zoë Moss as Baroness Von Bon Bon (voice) 1 episode Dave Wasson as Henchman / Telephone (voice) 21 episodes Dinora Walcott as Turkey Farmer (voice) 1 episode Grey DeLisle as Ms. Chalice (voice) 15 episodes Kaitlyn Robrock as Spitty Sue (voice) 1 episode Gary Anthony Williams as Quadratus / War Demon 2 (voice) 2 episodes Keith Ferguson as Demon 1 / Demon 2 / Hippo (voice) 4 episodes Dawnn Lewis as Bedelia / Boo-Boo (voice) 1 episode Marcia Gay Harden as Sally Stageplay (voice) 2 episodes Melique Berger as Chief Bea (voice) 2 episodes Andrew Morgado as Stickler (voice) 8 episodes Chris Kattan as Werner Werman (voice) 1 episode Fernando Puig as Rookie (voice) 1 episode Mick Wingert as Bear (voice) 2 episodes Luke Millington-Drake as Devil (voice) 4 episodes Fred Tatasciore as Santa (voice) 1 episode April Winchell as Head Penguin (voice) 2 episodes
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Keywords

sibling relationship slapstick comedy anthropomorphism based on video game mischievous casual
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 18, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
14 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
389