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Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#1: Nov 18th 2021 at 8:36:36 AM

The show finally came out, so i figured it deserved it's own thread.

Has anyone else here watched it?

The10thGeek Mysterious Fan from Somewhere in England Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
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#2: Nov 18th 2021 at 12:29:48 PM

Just to add that it’ll be available in the UK and Canada on January 26th; so British and Canadians users, please beware of spoilers within this thread!!

BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
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#3: Dec 16th 2023 at 10:43:41 AM

According to this post from the show’s Instagram, the second season is due out next year. You guys think the audience will still be there, or that the strikes will have affected anything?

I will also add that this is one of the best adult animated shows I’ve ever seen and an underrated gem.

Started work on some recap pages for the show.

Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Dec 16th 2023 at 4:11:08 AM

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GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#4: Dec 16th 2023 at 6:33:51 PM

[up] To be honest, I don't think the show had enough of an audience in the first place. While I watched and enjoyed it, I don't think I saw much buzz or discussion about it. I was pleasantly surprised it got a second season to begin since I thought it got canned like MODOK did.

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
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#5: Dec 16th 2023 at 7:06:32 PM

I remember it started trending on Hulu for a bit once the second season was announced. It had to have had enough of an audience for a second season, possibly combined with being less expensive to produce than MODOK. I’m just hoping that audience will return and grow for season 2.

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg.
#6: Apr 4th 2024 at 6:34:08 PM

Bumping. The Streamr on Twitter is saying Hit-Monkey season two will premiere on July 15.

https://x.com/the_streamr/status/1775926203301454131?s=46&t=7YT7yMPCw2VMMwQUxWj5_A

Not sure how reliable they are but their report on the next season of Solar Opposites was confirmed by the co-creator.

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GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#7: Apr 4th 2024 at 7:00:10 PM

It doesn't seem that farfetched, honestly.

I wonder if it'll still lose the Marvel branding now that Hulu is part of Disney Plus.

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg.
#8: Apr 4th 2024 at 7:09:52 PM

I mean… is Hulu still a separate app? That might be part of the reason they back off the branding.

Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Apr 4th 2024 at 10:11:04 AM

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
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#9: Apr 5th 2024 at 3:01:05 PM

Bumping. Futon Critic has the details on the new season: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2024/04/04/hulu-originals-and-exclusives-spring-summer-2024-programming-slate-629515/20240404hulu01/

In New York City, Monkey finds a path to escape his life of killing, while Bryce attempts to repair the damage to those he wronged in life. But what will it cost them to undo the past? "In New York City, Monkey struggles against his darker nature while he tries to escape his life of killing."

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GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#10: Apr 5th 2024 at 9:57:48 PM

I'm assuming Bryce will try to make amends with the family he left behind...via Hit-Monkey, of course. Meanwhile, they're hunted by the new Lady Bullseye....

I hope they bring in Kingpin too. Bryce mentioned him a couple of times.

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#12: Jun 15th 2024 at 12:17:21 AM

New images and character information for season 2.

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
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#13: Jun 15th 2024 at 5:01:34 AM

Now we just need a trailer…

Okay, we got a recap of season 1, but no trailer:

Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jun 20th 2024 at 1:17:52 PM

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg.
#14: Jun 27th 2024 at 8:30:22 AM

Bumping. Season 2 trailer is on Twitter:

https://x.com/marvel/status/1806341886447161589?s=46&t=7YT7yMPCw2VMMwQUxWj5_A

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_2381_0.jpeg

Embedded version of the trailer:

Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jun 27th 2024 at 12:06:32 PM

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GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#15: Jun 28th 2024 at 8:59:36 PM

While the previous season had its share of mysticism and some sci-fi elements, it looks like this season is going more fantastical.

I heard Keith David as the Devil. tongue

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg.
#16: Jul 12th 2024 at 8:10:32 AM

New clip from the show:

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BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
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#17: Jul 14th 2024 at 1:45:37 PM

Bumping with another clip and a reminder that the new season drops tomorrow.

    Possible Spoilers 

UPDATE: Just finished it. Another fun ride. I feel like they ended it in a way that it could work if they don’t get a third season, but there is just enough wiggle room to keep the story going a little longer if they so chose.

Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jul 15th 2024 at 10:10:28 AM

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Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#18: Jul 15th 2024 at 7:29:04 PM

Just started episode one. I am happy this got a second season.

BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg.
#19: Jul 15th 2024 at 7:34:51 PM

Pace yourself with it. It gets wild.

Linking an Animation Magazine interview with the creators. It sounds like they want to do another season…

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/07/swinging-back-into-action-hit-monkey-creators-will-speck-josh-gordon-take-us-behind-the-scenes-of-season-2-new-clips/

Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jul 15th 2024 at 10:45:19 AM

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ChicoTheParakeet Since: Oct, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#20: Jul 15th 2024 at 8:46:47 PM

A shame it jumped to Hulu, I really liked the first season and don’t feel like ponying up.

I heard Keith David plays the Devil. Is it Mephisto? I know he has a bad track record in the comics but I do like it when adaptions use their resources.

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#21: Jul 15th 2024 at 11:05:21 PM

[up]

It's just "The Devil", they don't specify which one.

BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
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#22: Jul 16th 2024 at 5:18:41 AM

[up]Honestly, it really feels like they’re doing a little more to distance themselves from Marvel in general this season. That’s why it’s just “The Devil” and not Mephisto, and why superhumans are still present but there’s no indication of any Avengers or X-Men or SHIELD coming in when the big bads unleash their plan.

Edited by BigBadShadow25 on Jul 16th 2024 at 5:50:26 AM

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ChicoTheParakeet Since: Oct, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#23: Jul 16th 2024 at 2:47:58 PM

Makes sense. It’s probably better that way.

GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#24: Aug 26th 2024 at 8:21:42 PM

I finally got around to watching season 2 and while I really enjoyed it and I'm glad the show returned, I'm honestly trying to decide if I liked it better than season 1 or not. I feel that the greater plot line of the season involving the Aldermen and the Assassins' Co-op wasn't too interesting. The latter felt too "for the greater good" type of villains that wasn't handled as interestingly here. I prefer the government/organized crime conspiracy from the previous season.

I also don't know what to make of the change in tone. While the first season had plenty of supernatural elements, it still had a grounded approach and personal stakes that made it stand out from other Marvel projects. I guess they had to escalate things for the second season, but it felt too much like standard superhero fare. I like that stuff, of course, but I appreciated the first season for being different.

That being said, I felt like the personal struggles and character arcs with Monkey and Bryce thankfully kept the show's strengths intact. I was invested in Bryce's goal to reconnect with Iris. It's a plot that feels properly paced and never overstays its welcome. Monkey's turn against Bryce feels organic and a natural extension from what was set up in the previous season.

I'm also impressed by how they handled Akiko/Lady Bullseye II. They added a tragic backstory to explain why she'd become a bloodthirsty serial killer after coming off as a well-adjusted person previously, but it works. They actually portray her struggling as an assassin even after years of experience and her mentorship via Lady Bullseye's ghost was very clever. I was surprised Akiko went out as a remorseless villain. I felt like it was going to come to her forgiving Monkey and that never happened.

Speaking of backstories, I didn't like the retcon with Monkey being an enhanced animal. I guess it "explains" why he's always been different from the rest of his clan and how he adapted to humanity, but I don't feel that aspect needed an explanation.

Mephisto, I mean, the Devil, was more involved in the main plot than I was expecting. Keith David was a delight as him, even if his voice had too many filters. I found it weird that the season didn't introduce any new Marvel characters and relied on original characters. It's not a deal breaker and I found many of the OCs to be fairly creative and distinct enough to fit the Marvel universe, but it does stick out. I wonder if it has something to do with the show losing the Marvel branding, even though the branding is still used.

The animation is probably the biggest improvement from season 1. I felt some of that stiffness to be nearly gone and there were some great facial expressions and movements. The action also felt better and I liked some of the creative set-pieces for the fights, especially when using Bryce's new ghostly powers. The standouts for me are "The Last Supper" and "Mind Mall".

Even if this review seems more critical than I was of season 1, I still enjoyed it around the same. The show being renewed feels like a miracle after all of the factors against it. I'm intrigued by the new living Bryke/ghost Monkey dynamic and I hope they get to explore it further in a season 3. If they do, I also hope the creators get to use Marvel characters again and they seem to have specific plans for Deadpool in particular.

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