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The continuing comic saga of a bizarre gang of misfits who live, work and play on the starship Jupiter 42, which is controlled by a neurotic A.I. known as Spaceship Bob. The ethically-challenged shipmates travel through the galaxy taking on one epic adventure at a time all while looking to make a quick buck and avoid getting thrown in jail.
The series follows the adventures of Captain Chumy Sorrentino and his misfit crew aboard the spaceship 'Star Hopper'. They travel the galaxy, encountering bizarre aliens, engaging in dangerous missions, and often finding themselves in hilariously disastrous situations. Along the way, they deal with intergalactic politics, personal relationships, and the general absurdity of space exploration.
Tripping the Rift was known for its adult humor and often crude jokes, appealing to a niche audience looking for irreverent science fiction comedy. While it garnered a cult following, it was not universally acclaimed by critics, with some finding its humor to be juvenile and its animation style simplistic.
Praised for its edgy and adult-oriented humor.
Criticized for its inconsistent animation quality.
Appreciated by fans of raunchy sci-fi comedies.
Google audience: Audience reception was divided, with many enjoying the show's unique brand of adult humor and its satirical take on sci-fi tropes. However, some viewers found the content to be overly offensive or lacking in sophisticated storytelling.
The show was originally conceived as a CGI animated pilot for The WB network in 2003, but was later picked up by Syfy for full series production.
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