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Downtown

1999

TV Show

Canceled

1 Season

English

Downtown is an animated series on MTV on urban life, based on interviews with real people. The show follows a diverse and multiracial cast who live in New York City, and presents their everyday lives through quirky, humorous, and imaginative perspectives from the characters. It was created by Chris Prynoski, a former animator on Beavis and Butt-Head and produced by David McGrath. In 2000, Downtown was nominated for an Emmy in the category of outstanding animated program. Downtown faced a similar fate to many of MTV's other cartoons - it only lasted one season. The use of an original score rather than licensed music makes a sanctioned DVD release unlikely. Some of the show's staff have gone on to work on the action animated series Megas XLR, which uses the same quirky humor found in Downtown as well as the character Goat, reprised by Scott Rienecker.

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IMDb5.7/10

Creator: Richard Pepitone•Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is called to investigate a string of murders targeting wealthy individuals. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's elite. He must race against time to stop the killer before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Downtown (1999) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its tense atmosphere and performances, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film is often cited as a competent, if uninspired, entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its suspenseful moments and the lead actors' efforts.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of originality.
Seen as a solid, but not groundbreaking, crime thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Downtown (1999) are scarce, but the general sentiment suggests appreciation for its crime elements and suspense, while noting that it doesn't offer many surprises.