Friday: The Animated Series
Friday: The Animated Series

Friday: The Animated Series

2007TV ShowEndedEnglish

Friday: The Animated Series was a short-lived animated television series based on the Friday film series. The show is directed by Kevin Lofton and is co-produced and co-distributed by New Line Television, a subsidiary of New Line Cinema, MTV2, and Ice Cube's Cubevision. The series only lasted for 8 episodes.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Ice Cube, Matt WilsonGenres: Animation, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A grown-up Chris Tucker and Ice Cube navigate the everyday absurdities and misadventures of life in the neighborhood. The animated series expands on the iconic characters and humor from the original film franchise, bringing their unique brand of comedy to a new format. Each episode features a new outlandish scenario that tests their friendship and their ability to stay out of trouble.

Critical Reception

Friday: The Animated Series received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike. While some appreciated the attempt to translate the film's humor into animation, many found it lacked the original's charm and authenticity. The animation style was also a point of contention for some.

What Reviewers Say

  • The animation style is often cited as a weak point, failing to capture the essence of the live-action films.
  • Some viewers found the humor to be repetitive and not as sharp as the original 'Friday' movies.
  • Despite its flaws, a segment of the audience enjoyed seeing their favorite characters in a new animated format.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this animated series is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment. However, general sentiment from other platforms suggests a mixed to negative reaction, with many comparing it unfavorably to the original film series.

Fun Fact

Despite being based on the successful 'Friday' film franchise, the animated series only lasted for one season, consisting of eight episodes.

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