Axe Cop
Axe Cop is an animated series based on the webcomic of the same name. It premiered on Fox on July 21, 2013, as a part of the channel's Animation Domination HD programming block. The series aired 6 11-minute episodes in its first season, which will later expand to half-hour episodes should the show be renewed for a second season.
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Plot Summary
Axe Cop is an animated comedy series based on the Dark Horse Comics series of the same name. The show follows the adventures of Axe Cop, a police officer who uses an axe as his primary weapon, and his brother, Flute Cop. Together, they fight crime and bizarre enemies in a surreal and often nonsensical world.
Critical Reception
Axe Cop received a mixed to positive reception, largely praised for its unique and absurd humor, which stemmed from its origins as a webcomic drawn by a child and written by his older brother. Critics often highlighted its off-the-wall creativity and voice acting, though some found its relentless absurdity occasionally overwhelming or inconsistent.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its bizarre and highly original sense of humor.
- Appreciated for its unique animation style and voice performances.
- Some found the relentless absurdity to be a bit much at times.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews specifically for the 2015 series is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The original webcomic 'Axe Cop' was created by Malachai Nicolle, who was six years old at the time, with his older brother, Ethan Nicolle, writing the dialogue.
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