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Kinky hippos, foul-mouthed raccoons and heaps of heart: Big Mouth’s creators’ wild new animated comedy
This tale of a horny bear on a quest of sexual exploration after his partner leaves him during hibernation is certainly shocking. But can it match the sweetness of its predecessor?
TL;DR
- Mating Season is the spiritual successor to the animated comedy Big Mouth, sharing its DNA.
- The show features animal characters exploring themes of puberty, sexual awakening, and heartbreak.
- The protagonist is Josh, a bear whose girlfriend left him during hibernation, leading him on a quest for new mates.
- The comedy is explicit and relies on animal biological behaviors, such as the canine copulatory tie and hippo mating rituals.
- The use of familiar animal archetypes, typically seen in Disney films, creates a jarring contrast with the explicit sexual content.
- Despite its offensiveness, the show aims to have heart, similar to Big Mouth, and could mature into something special.