22 reviews
I didn't care for the pilot although I didn't dislike it like many others seem to. It was just kinda meh and with a lot of what felt like forced humour.
~10 episodes later I must say it kinda grew on me. I'm not sure if the writing improved or I just had to get into the rhythm of the show but it's actually a good watch.
It's not on par with the juggernauts out there (Venture, Rick & Morty, Ugly Americans etc pp) yet but still an entertaining show with good talent. Just binch a couple of episodes to get into it if adult swim kinda shows are your thing.
I for one won't mind a 2nd season.
7 out of 10.
~10 episodes later I must say it kinda grew on me. I'm not sure if the writing improved or I just had to get into the rhythm of the show but it's actually a good watch.
It's not on par with the juggernauts out there (Venture, Rick & Morty, Ugly Americans etc pp) yet but still an entertaining show with good talent. Just binch a couple of episodes to get into it if adult swim kinda shows are your thing.
I for one won't mind a 2nd season.
7 out of 10.
Ofcourse I've only seen one episode so far and it's not unheard of for things to turn around really quickly, but I'm writing this now so that maybe the feedback would be considered by the creators.
I think there are basically two approaches to mainstream-ish cartoon comedy:
1) Flat premise in which surface level comedy happens (Simpsons, Family guy, etc.)
2) Deep-ish, specific setting, in which the deep-ish specific comedy can occur (R&M, Bojack, etc.)
This however, is a deep-ish specific setting with extremely flat, surface level humor.
I'm not sure whether it's just a very odd combination to me, a specific person, or if it truly doesn't work, but I do wish they would build up momentum/depth before the punchlines.
I think there are basically two approaches to mainstream-ish cartoon comedy:
1) Flat premise in which surface level comedy happens (Simpsons, Family guy, etc.)
2) Deep-ish, specific setting, in which the deep-ish specific comedy can occur (R&M, Bojack, etc.)
This however, is a deep-ish specific setting with extremely flat, surface level humor.
I'm not sure whether it's just a very odd combination to me, a specific person, or if it truly doesn't work, but I do wish they would build up momentum/depth before the punchlines.
Grimsburg isn't a good show by any means, but it's not terrible either. The show isn't very funny and a lot of the episodes in the first season feel like adult version of Scooby-Doo which is a problem because the show has no identity. The season finale was what an episode of the show should be like consistently because I like how it ties all the episodes villains together, but unfortunately it's not there quite yet.
There are actually some very good concepts and ideas in the show. I like the mom being "raised by bears" and how it shapes her character, which make for some interesting subplots. It's kinda generic with the dad being lazy and fat and the other characters aren't really super interesting, but they are trying at least. And while I'm not a huge fan, I think it is definitely better than Universal Basic Guys for sure, no doubt about it.
I think they need to drop a few of the characters cause they're just not interesting and it would be a fine show. Season 2 apparently is gonna focus more on workplace comedy which will be nice in helping the show become it's own thing and not just a "better" version of Velma. Looking forward to seeing improvements but wouldn't be surprised if it's kind of the same.
There are actually some very good concepts and ideas in the show. I like the mom being "raised by bears" and how it shapes her character, which make for some interesting subplots. It's kinda generic with the dad being lazy and fat and the other characters aren't really super interesting, but they are trying at least. And while I'm not a huge fan, I think it is definitely better than Universal Basic Guys for sure, no doubt about it.
I think they need to drop a few of the characters cause they're just not interesting and it would be a fine show. Season 2 apparently is gonna focus more on workplace comedy which will be nice in helping the show become it's own thing and not just a "better" version of Velma. Looking forward to seeing improvements but wouldn't be surprised if it's kind of the same.
Overall just kind of...meh. It has an interesting concept at first, however it never really connected. Jokes are thrown at you every second but the vast majority of them fall very, very flat and the characters are pretty much one-note. It feels very safe and corporate. Unfortunately that has become the status quo for adult animation, but just because I expect something doesn't mean I don't want it to change.
I've seen some call this the "adult version of Gravity Falls" but if that would entail annoying characters, outdated humor, and the ugly animation we've come to expect from Fox, I think I'll stick with the non-adult version. It's disappointing that in a medium with so much potential as animation, we are constantly getting samey shows like this. They may take a different approach, sure, but they end up at the same destination.
I don't doubt that the show gets better but I'm not in the mood to sit through more of it.
The ONLY thing I actually liked was that hot dude with the parrot. I cannot remember his name but I liked his cheekbones and voice quite a bit.
I've seen some call this the "adult version of Gravity Falls" but if that would entail annoying characters, outdated humor, and the ugly animation we've come to expect from Fox, I think I'll stick with the non-adult version. It's disappointing that in a medium with so much potential as animation, we are constantly getting samey shows like this. They may take a different approach, sure, but they end up at the same destination.
I don't doubt that the show gets better but I'm not in the mood to sit through more of it.
The ONLY thing I actually liked was that hot dude with the parrot. I cannot remember his name but I liked his cheekbones and voice quite a bit.
- thereallucyd
- Jan 24, 2024
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What a train-wreck, I don't know where to begin. Well we can start with the fact that there's zero personality with the characters, every single one is stereotypical caricature of themselves. It would be a good idea if the comedy had any delivery or surprises at all, it's all just what you'd expect it to be - flat and over-done, like a pancake with mustard on it - there's no way you'd like it. The only redeeming quality of this show is the art-style and animation, which is great from start to end. About that, it wasn't easy to watch the first episode because the's nothing fun or surprising happening, reminds me of the "modern" Sam & Max games..
It's not Bob's Burgers or Futurama but if you're a fan of adult animation it's a good time! It's stupid funny and that's the purpose of adult animation. I promise if you need something mind numbing after a long day this will cure that. It has a woman raised by bears, an imaginary skeleton, treenises, and so much more!
Some characters are very try hard and the humor does fall flat so I can see why there are a lot of negative reviews but Jon Hamm and Alan Tudyk really make up for it. It has great potential so time will tell if the show will be a cult classic or a 2 season failure. Just give it a shot.
Some characters are very try hard and the humor does fall flat so I can see why there are a lot of negative reviews but Jon Hamm and Alan Tudyk really make up for it. It has great potential so time will tell if the show will be a cult classic or a 2 season failure. Just give it a shot.
I love Jon but this is an absolute disaster.
There is nothing funny here. The jokes are so atrociously bad. It's like you are at a party and that nervous socially awkward kid came up to you to regale you with cringey unfunny jokes for half hour. That's the kind of torture this is.
The plot is bad and seems more like an afterthought. The plot is nothing more than a vacuous background for all the unfunny humor.
Honestly all the script writers need to go. If Jon wrote some of the jokes, then Jon need to fire himself.
The only thing this series is good for is as a case study for how not to do animated sitcom. This abomination is unsalvageable.
There is nothing funny here. The jokes are so atrociously bad. It's like you are at a party and that nervous socially awkward kid came up to you to regale you with cringey unfunny jokes for half hour. That's the kind of torture this is.
The plot is bad and seems more like an afterthought. The plot is nothing more than a vacuous background for all the unfunny humor.
Honestly all the script writers need to go. If Jon wrote some of the jokes, then Jon need to fire himself.
The only thing this series is good for is as a case study for how not to do animated sitcom. This abomination is unsalvageable.
- delaynomore
- Mar 11, 2024
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So I have been watching Grimsburg, every episode to date and that is now episode 9.
I genuinely laugh every episode, out loud..
It has some great actors in it. Alan Tudyk to name my favourite (Firefly, Con Man, Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn and Resident Alien (God I love Resident Alien)).
There are underlying threads throughout the episodes and series, won't spoil anything. Some quirky characters, which are great. I can never guess the episode content and where it will go from the start of that episode, other shows feel so predictable.
Give it a shot and don't take it seriously. It is not a doco and thankfully not reality TV drivel.
I genuinely laugh every episode, out loud..
It has some great actors in it. Alan Tudyk to name my favourite (Firefly, Con Man, Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn and Resident Alien (God I love Resident Alien)).
There are underlying threads throughout the episodes and series, won't spoil anything. Some quirky characters, which are great. I can never guess the episode content and where it will go from the start of that episode, other shows feel so predictable.
Give it a shot and don't take it seriously. It is not a doco and thankfully not reality TV drivel.
- alex-24567
- Apr 15, 2024
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Jon Hamm can't hide behind "He was just a voice actor". He knew this stank, stunk, and was roadkill before it hit the screen. He has to know that critics are going to ask him "why?" for next two weeks "why would you make this?". He will own this car wreck the rest of his career. Who? Who? Told him this was good writing? Funny? Nope. I guess that is the review Its not funny. Its weird and not in a good way. I think their trying to do Archer and the Venture brothers mishmash and it doesn't really work. There is some pop Easter eggs but the whole thing comes off and a mishmash of different adult animation in the archer mode but way, way, worse.
FYI, this animation has been greenlit for it's 2nd season before the pilot even aired. Some exec must have thought this is a guaranteed hit. It's not.
This animation is really hard to like, even if you're a Jon fan. There's just not enough substance here and I was unable to finish the pilot episode, mostly because it starts off with some good ol' toilet humor. (This stuff hasn't been funny for 4 decades.)
Some of the other characters are alright, I guess, but then there's a cringe robot who is just extremely annoying.
I looked up the Reddit thread for this as well as a New York Times post on this series and most other people are saying it's a shot and a miss.
I guess when Jon is an executive producer on his own show he can generate enough interest for the studio to give him a golden ticket for a 2nd season. This is unreal, and I wonder if there is an early termination clause to the contract. Reminds me of an pro basketball team selecting a player for the draft, spend millions on his contract and then find out he's constantly eating hamburgers in New Orleans, overweight and without conscience.
Good luck with your scam Jon.
This animation is really hard to like, even if you're a Jon fan. There's just not enough substance here and I was unable to finish the pilot episode, mostly because it starts off with some good ol' toilet humor. (This stuff hasn't been funny for 4 decades.)
Some of the other characters are alright, I guess, but then there's a cringe robot who is just extremely annoying.
I looked up the Reddit thread for this as well as a New York Times post on this series and most other people are saying it's a shot and a miss.
I guess when Jon is an executive producer on his own show he can generate enough interest for the studio to give him a golden ticket for a 2nd season. This is unreal, and I wonder if there is an early termination clause to the contract. Reminds me of an pro basketball team selecting a player for the draft, spend millions on his contract and then find out he's constantly eating hamburgers in New Orleans, overweight and without conscience.
Good luck with your scam Jon.
- Xavier_Stone
- Jan 8, 2024
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A frenetic energy courses through out the show that keeps it moving well. It mocks just about every trope of cop/detective show procedurals - from the family trouble, the main character being grizzled veteran of the force called in to solve an "unsolvable" case, misdirects on who the perpetrator is etc. Jon Hamm as Marvin Flute is clearly having a blast and delivers lines with speed and somehow subtly delivers asides allowing jokes to be slotted into exposition in a quick funny way. Anything with Alan Tudyk will be worth your time. And Rachel Dratch gives a good turn as a Flute's Son. Overall a twisted and funny pilot, with a lot of potential. I'm looking forward to more!
- funkiepickle
- Jan 9, 2024
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What were they thinking? John hamn is very talented but you would not know it from this show. Detestable vulgar characters.gruesome unfunny stereotyped characters An awful horror show from Svengoolie would be an improovement . Ed wood movies were better This is absolute garbage Send it to an awful cable network. Frankenstein movies of the 1940s were better than this. Vincent Price could not save this . Worse than the awful Krapopolis. Dont let your kids watch this. Do yourself a favor and watch the classic shows on METV Yes they are reruns but at least they have quality. Do yourself a favor and buy Amazon Prime.
- calmasariver
- Jan 8, 2024
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I'm enjoying this new fox domination addition, the characters are very fun and the world built surrounding it is unique and different. Always a big fan at each shows ability to create their own spot in the fox universe. Excited to see what this show will be able to bring for ideas, characters, etc. The voice actors are great choices too. Reminds me a lot of a adult version of gravity falls for its mysterious atmosphere and different approach compared to its other predecessors. Enjoy that it's more of a "horror"-esq. Type show as well. Very excited to see what comes each episode, and to get to know the characters further. Hope for this series to have great success!
Everything I've seen and read has suggested it's unanimous, that everyone finds this show sucks. I'm a little surprised to see some 9 and 10 star reviews, I suspect they're planted fakes to raise the average rating (which I'm surprising is as high as 5.8 out of 10 still, I didn't think they'd add THAT many fakes). I was also surprised to see IMDb list a second season, another review says it was renewed before the pilot aired! That's the only thing that makes sense. How foolish is that, to not even see how it does? Seems like some people (including network execs) just love Jon Hamm so much they assume this must be great. Me, never heard of him, never saw Mad Men - seemingly how everyone loves him. Only thing *I* saw was he had an ad campaign for SkipTheDishes, a Canada-only UberEats, all with a weird theme of him pretending to be a Canadian. Had a vibe we're supposed to recognize him, took ages before I discovered his name and that he's known from Mad Men.
This show seems to count on making EVERYONE weird with odd quirks to provide writing opportunities. One problem: They established these quirks in the pilot and never re-establish them, so people have to remember them from the pilot or understand them the rare time they come up. The main guy Flute (Jon Hamm) seems to have this magic ability to imagine the crime scene from clues, imaging the event in some virtual environment. They never establish if he's just super observant or he actually has a magic power. They don't even use it every episode, despite being the main character, and a show depicting his investigations! Otherwise he's rather dim, and without this ability he'd be a rather lacklustre detective. Seems to be referencing Inspector Clouseau from Pink Panther, somewhat lucking into solving cases. His son Stan has an imaginary friend, a bad influence skeleton with flaming eyes Mr. Flesh, borne from his deep emotional damage from both his parents regularly neglecting him. They never say again that Mr. Flesh is imaginary, merely use it on occasion and leave it to the viewers to remember or realize nobody else can see him. Flute has a mentor who's an inmate working as a teacher, clearly based heavily on Hannibal Lector in Silence Of The Lambs (if they let him work as a teacher on work release). His partner is Robocop if he was a big friendly schlub who lacks confidence. Or Cyborg from Justice League/Teen Titans with these modifications. Flute's ex/Stan's mom was raised by bears and has significant bear influences for no apparent reason. His boss is so attractive and charming he wears a parka all the time to lower his attractiveness and not get swarmed. THAT guy's boss (I'm a little fuzzy on the hierarchy) is a TALL overconfident woman who's a great believer in conspiracy theories and is highly unevolved (stuff like refusing to use recycled paper). Again, never mentioned but comes up once or twice, hopefully viewers remember. Oh, and the town of Grimsburg is cursed so LOTS of murders happen, again not mentioned outside of the pilot. (They stole the title sequence joke idea from Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Great North and others, where here the town sign always has a different slogan based on all the murders).
TOO many gimmicks, not enough backing them up. I rather enjoy Mr. Flesh and the professor, both amusingly warped, not surprising both are voiced by the wonderful Alan Tudyk. Only reason I added 1 star. All the murders making it clearly aimed at adult viewers helps, but not enough to add any more stars. It really has seemed like this show is doomed, so I've been watching while it's here, but the confirmed second season makes me wonder if they can unconfirm and end this mess.
This show seems to count on making EVERYONE weird with odd quirks to provide writing opportunities. One problem: They established these quirks in the pilot and never re-establish them, so people have to remember them from the pilot or understand them the rare time they come up. The main guy Flute (Jon Hamm) seems to have this magic ability to imagine the crime scene from clues, imaging the event in some virtual environment. They never establish if he's just super observant or he actually has a magic power. They don't even use it every episode, despite being the main character, and a show depicting his investigations! Otherwise he's rather dim, and without this ability he'd be a rather lacklustre detective. Seems to be referencing Inspector Clouseau from Pink Panther, somewhat lucking into solving cases. His son Stan has an imaginary friend, a bad influence skeleton with flaming eyes Mr. Flesh, borne from his deep emotional damage from both his parents regularly neglecting him. They never say again that Mr. Flesh is imaginary, merely use it on occasion and leave it to the viewers to remember or realize nobody else can see him. Flute has a mentor who's an inmate working as a teacher, clearly based heavily on Hannibal Lector in Silence Of The Lambs (if they let him work as a teacher on work release). His partner is Robocop if he was a big friendly schlub who lacks confidence. Or Cyborg from Justice League/Teen Titans with these modifications. Flute's ex/Stan's mom was raised by bears and has significant bear influences for no apparent reason. His boss is so attractive and charming he wears a parka all the time to lower his attractiveness and not get swarmed. THAT guy's boss (I'm a little fuzzy on the hierarchy) is a TALL overconfident woman who's a great believer in conspiracy theories and is highly unevolved (stuff like refusing to use recycled paper). Again, never mentioned but comes up once or twice, hopefully viewers remember. Oh, and the town of Grimsburg is cursed so LOTS of murders happen, again not mentioned outside of the pilot. (They stole the title sequence joke idea from Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Great North and others, where here the town sign always has a different slogan based on all the murders).
TOO many gimmicks, not enough backing them up. I rather enjoy Mr. Flesh and the professor, both amusingly warped, not surprising both are voiced by the wonderful Alan Tudyk. Only reason I added 1 star. All the murders making it clearly aimed at adult viewers helps, but not enough to add any more stars. It really has seemed like this show is doomed, so I've been watching while it's here, but the confirmed second season makes me wonder if they can unconfirm and end this mess.
- niceguy-737-812940
- Apr 26, 2024
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It takes the Noir detective and cartoonifys all the gross things about them. I wouldn't say this show is for everyone. It's an odd humor type. It's like if Bojack, Smiling Friends, and Duncanville had some crazy baby. Good for some chuckles and you still get to follow a plot. I'd give it a good 7-8. The whole show is kind of beating a bunch of dead horses with the randomness of old YouTube. It simultaneously parodies a bunch of tropes and detective movies. There's random subplots. It is kind of a mess, but in a way I find entertaining. It's almost like someone tried to cram as many jokes as possible into every scene. I'd say give it a watch if you're a general fan of sitcom type cartoons. Don't go into it thinking of something like Archer.
- mark-30080
- Jul 21, 2024
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I am about to start a second watch through to fully critique this animated thing.
Not a fan, here is a brief breakdown of what I remember from it;
TLDR; Rick and Morty style animation, with "Edgy" shock and awe toilet humor, that was not entertaining to this guy.
Visual - Very similar to Rick and Morty style art with a more grounded pallete of color. The animation is standard for the medium, nothing stands out as great nor terrible.
Dialogue/humor - This show is very crude, brash, lots of toilet bowl and/or "edgy" jokes. Which done right could be entertaining. However this show misses the mark. Most the jokes feel forced or completely out of place. Some of the delivery is flat, but I don't know of that is from the actors or how they were told to say it.
Plot - I don't remember this at all. How pathetic I was put off by the terrible jokes and such that I cannot for the life of me remember what the show was about other than the pilot. It is a monster of the week style with an over arching plot, other than that no clue.
Not a fan, here is a brief breakdown of what I remember from it;
TLDR; Rick and Morty style animation, with "Edgy" shock and awe toilet humor, that was not entertaining to this guy.
Visual - Very similar to Rick and Morty style art with a more grounded pallete of color. The animation is standard for the medium, nothing stands out as great nor terrible.
Dialogue/humor - This show is very crude, brash, lots of toilet bowl and/or "edgy" jokes. Which done right could be entertaining. However this show misses the mark. Most the jokes feel forced or completely out of place. Some of the delivery is flat, but I don't know of that is from the actors or how they were told to say it.
Plot - I don't remember this at all. How pathetic I was put off by the terrible jokes and such that I cannot for the life of me remember what the show was about other than the pilot. It is a monster of the week style with an over arching plot, other than that no clue.
- yopparaisaru
- May 20, 2024
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The recent animation at FOX has been disappointing to say the least. This show immediately brings the funny. Love the cast, the animation. Very excited about the future of this show and what nonsense the detective Flute will get into.
I hope it continues as a bad guy of the week where Jon Hamm is continuously having to solve cases.
And with Kevin Michael Richardson, Alan Tudyk and Rachel Dratch as the son. Couldn't have asked for a better supporting voice cast.
I will be baffled if this show doesnt aquire more seasons like the recent crop of animation domination shows have.
Lets go Grimsburg!
I hope it continues as a bad guy of the week where Jon Hamm is continuously having to solve cases.
And with Kevin Michael Richardson, Alan Tudyk and Rachel Dratch as the son. Couldn't have asked for a better supporting voice cast.
I will be baffled if this show doesnt aquire more seasons like the recent crop of animation domination shows have.
Lets go Grimsburg!
- scottiealwood
- Jan 8, 2024
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I would honestly believe it if I was told the script was AI generated. There is just a general awkward feeling with the pacing and joke delivery that it is hard to believe I'm watching the final product and not a first pass.
I'm damn lenient regarding adult animation and watch/re-watch basically Netflix's entire library of said genre, able to derive enjoyment one way of another. But this is the first show that makes me feel nothing at all. Forget laughing - I get nothing from this shallow writing. I don't think I could come up with worst versions of some of these jokes. The writers then act as if the joke was lame on purpose by having a different character point out the failed joke. Of course, quality writers can do this in effective ways, but this show does it in a way that just falls flat after falling flat.
The animation itself is well done, I have no complaints regarding the aesthetics. Just the hollow, trash, core of the show. I really wanted a new animated show to watch also, it's such a shame.
I'm damn lenient regarding adult animation and watch/re-watch basically Netflix's entire library of said genre, able to derive enjoyment one way of another. But this is the first show that makes me feel nothing at all. Forget laughing - I get nothing from this shallow writing. I don't think I could come up with worst versions of some of these jokes. The writers then act as if the joke was lame on purpose by having a different character point out the failed joke. Of course, quality writers can do this in effective ways, but this show does it in a way that just falls flat after falling flat.
The animation itself is well done, I have no complaints regarding the aesthetics. Just the hollow, trash, core of the show. I really wanted a new animated show to watch also, it's such a shame.
- mallavogue-195-92324
- Feb 5, 2025
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- etann-36707
- Jan 22, 2024
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The main character sure looks like the old TV series Cannon which started William Conrad. The series ran from 1971 to 1976. Cannon was a private detective and loved good food. William Conrad was a very versatile actor who's career spanned both radio, movies and TV. He also played Matt Dillion on the radio show Gunsmoke. I think the new show should acknowledge the connection with this old show. I think you can find Cannon TV series somewhere on the internet. It seems like alot of old ideas are being recycled. Cannon was a good series for it's time and I think this new Grimsburg is a nice tribute.
- mai_cortes
- Jul 8, 2024
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Yeah, there's nothing that's going to put this above early seasons of Family Guy or The Simpsons, though it's hard to argue it's worse than their more recent ones. But there isn't a whole lot that actually gets me to laugh so I give it points. John Hamm does a fairly good job and the other characters are distinct enough that you remember them. There are many jokes that fall flat because they're just so obvious, but it does pump out a few clever ones I don't expect.
Animation is usual for adult animated sitcoms so nothing exceptional. Overall give it a watch and see if it doesn't anything for you, you'll know by the end of the first episode if it's for you or not.
Animation is usual for adult animated sitcoms so nothing exceptional. Overall give it a watch and see if it doesn't anything for you, you'll know by the end of the first episode if it's for you or not.
- hellsing218
- Jun 10, 2024
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