MAD
MAD

MAD

2013TV ShowEnded4 SeasonsEnglish

Mad is an American animated sketch comedy series created by Kevin Shinick and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Based upon the magazine of the same name, each episode is a collection of short animated parodies of television shows, movies, games, celebrities, and other media using various types of animation instead of the usual animation style that Warner Bros. Animation is known for. The series premiered on the evening of September 6, 2010 on Cartoon Network. It has been described as a "kid-friendly version of Robot Chicken".

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users75%
Director: Various (Anthology Series)Genres: Animation, Comedy, Anthology

Plot Summary

MAD is an animated sketch comedy anthology series that satirizes popular culture, television shows, movies, and celebrities. Each episode features a variety of short, often surreal and absurd, parodies and original animated segments. The show aims to find humor in current trends and well-known characters by putting them in unexpected and outlandish situations. It's a rapid-fire barrage of jokes and visual gags designed for a younger audience with an awareness of pop culture.

Critical Reception

MAD received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its fast-paced humor and willingness to parody a wide range of popular culture. While some critics found its humor hit-or-miss and occasionally too juvenile, many acknowledged its energetic animation style and its appeal to a demographic familiar with the source material. It found a dedicated audience among younger viewers and fans of sketch comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and often silly humor.
  • Appreciated for its broad range of pop culture parodies.
  • Some found the humor inconsistent or too juvenile.

Google audience: Google users generally found MAD to be a funny and entertaining show, particularly enjoying its quick-witted parodies of popular movies, TV shows, and celebrities. Many appreciated the show's unique animation style and its ability to create hilarious scenarios from familiar content, though a segment of viewers found the humor to be hit-or-miss.

Fun Fact

The show's creators originally developed MAD as a short-form animated series for Cartoon Network's "The Cartoonstitute" before it was picked up for a full series.

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