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Animals.

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2018
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
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4.5K
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Animals. (2016)
Official trailer for Season 1 of Animals on HBO.
Play trailer1:36
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Adult AnimationDark ComedyAnimationComedy

Whether it's lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward small talk, moral ambiguity and existential woes of non-human urbanites ... Read allWhether it's lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward small talk, moral ambiguity and existential woes of non-human urbanites prove startlingly similar to our own.Whether it's lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward small talk, moral ambiguity and existential woes of non-human urbanites prove startlingly similar to our own.

  • Creators
    • Mike Luciano
    • Phil Matarese
  • Stars
    • Phil Matarese
    • Mike Luciano
    • Neil Casey
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,538
    448
    • Creators
      • Mike Luciano
      • Phil Matarese
    • Stars
      • Phil Matarese
      • Mike Luciano
      • Neil Casey
    • 32User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Animals: The Trial
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    Animals: Season 2
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    Animals: Season 3 Official Trailer
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    9bcrites-25830

    Criminally Underrated Show

    Happened about this show totally by happenstance. Looking for something to watch while at the office. Gave it a shot just based on the sheer volume of funny people associated with it. 100% glad I found it. Overarching human (no voices)story is dark and twisted, but the animal stories weaved within are funny and cleverly done by some of the funniest in the biz. I think the animation is actually underappreciated. While the animation in is simple in its motions, the artistic style and detail is very well done. Give this show a shot for sure. It is a strange but inventive and funny show.
    8daropaz

    Am soo happy:):)

    Am a old dude. Just so you know.

    I am so happy that ive found this show now. Cant understand why this has pased me by?

    It is so great and funny. Very original.

    Lovely voice work. Absolutely stunning.

    This was a gem to find.

    Sad that its over:(
    7mccarronusmc89

    Several laughs

    I think this show would be better received if it was on Adult Swim and not HBO. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but if you like some nice, simple humor that doesn't try so hard I'd recommend checking it out.

    There seems to be a lack of love for the animation. It is definitely not the prettiest I've ever seen, but its different. It runs like a comic strip, and it works with the rest of the show because it is simple. Animals is the show that all of us have thought about at some point in our lives. "What would animals say if they could talk?" A lot of the jokes are about sex, but that makes sense in the animal world. What else are animals all about besides getting food and making babies?
    10magiccircle

    An Underrated Gem.

    I've never written a review on here before, but I was quite honestly surprised at the negative reviews on here and also on other sites.

    This show has the very best mix of hysterical and quirky and I just love the way creators (Mike and Phil) and their alter-ego "animal" characters all interact, also with the guest cast members/comedians of the week. It really captures the light and shade of urban New York perfectly, and even manages to make it all look somewhat edgy, with a killer soundtrack to boot, (honestly, the music is awesomeness!!)

    In essence, this show does perfectly what recent New York based show "Vinyl" was trying to do. Vinyl could really take notes from these guys, they are doing it right. I love it, it's a fantastic show. Watch and enjoy! You're welcome🙂
    10mzachry

    Super-trippy dialogue

    My first experience with this show happened about a year ago. I was in the hospital recovering from a life-threatening medical emergency. Was loopy from medications and alternating between consciousness and Lala land.

    Hospital TV had HBO, and an Animals marathon was playing. I didnt know if was a real show or a dream. But the dialogue had me tuned in on some level. So smart. Now it's one of my favorite shows.

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      A large majority of the show's dialogue is improvised.
    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Animated Shows You Should be Watching (2018)
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    • Release date
      • February 5, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Animals
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Big Jump Entertainment
      • Duplass Brothers Productions
      • HBO Entertainment
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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