Electric City
Electric City

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Electric City

2012
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Electric City is an award-winning, animated, post-apocalyptic, science fiction, web series published through Yahoo!. Created by Tom Hanks, the series begins after the world has ended. Electric City represents peace and security in the midst of rubble. Even though it seems to be an orderly utopia, there are still secrets, back-alley dealings, daring chases and murder.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Tom WlaschihaGenres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

In the futuristic metropolis of Electric City, the energy is controlled by the powerful 'Chamber,' a governing body that maintains order through the use of 'Keyhands.' The series follows a young woman named Carruthers who discovers a dark secret about the Chamber and her own past, leading her into a dangerous conflict with the city's ruling elite and a rebellion seeking to overthrow them. She must navigate a world of advanced technology, corporate espionage, and personal sacrifice to uncover the truth and fight for freedom.

Critical Reception

Electric City was a unique, crowdfunded animated web series that garnered attention for its ambitious premise and animation style, though its initial release was somewhat limited and its reception mixed. Critics and audiences noted its intricate world-building and mature themes, but some found the pacing uneven and the narrative complex to follow across its serialized format.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking animation and imaginative cyberpunk setting.

  • Noted for its complex plot and mature, often dark, storyline.

  • Criticized by some for its sometimes slow pacing and occasionally convoluted narrative.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Electric City is not readily available, but general audience feedback highlighted the series's intriguing concept and detailed animation, while some expressed a desire for clearer plot progression.

Fun Fact

Electric City was notably one of the first major animated series to be fully funded through a Kickstarter campaign, raising over $1 million from fans worldwide.

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