Zig and Zag
Zig and Zag are alien twin teen brothers from the Planet Zog. One day they were out flying around in their spaceship when they get sucked into a random black hole (it happens!) and end up crash landing in the suburbs on a strange green and blue planet called Earth. With their craft beyond repair, the brothers decide the only thing to do is plant a porch on the front of their shiny metal spaceship and called it ‘home'. Join our inseparable extra-terrestrial brothers on a series of fun adventures creating all manner of mayhem as they make the most of what this cool new planet has to offer. With death-defying stunts, crazy inventions and banana and mackerel smoothies! Life in the suburbs will never be the same for friend Nellie from the corner shop and neighbours Mrs Eyebrows and her invisible cat Mr President, Mr and Mrs Jones and their creepy staring twins Brie and Stilton, the uber-competitive neighbours Abs and Pek Von Pumpiniron, and not forgetting the Secret Agents: Agent A Gent and Agent Honey, tasked with keeping an eye on the alien visitors.
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Plot Summary
Zig and Zag are two alien students from the planet Zg in the distant future. They arrive on Earth to study human behavior and culture, often leading to hilarious misunderstandings and chaotic situations. Their adventures are frequently guided (or misguided) by their teacher, Mr. Mildew, and they try to blend in with human society while keeping their alien origins a secret.
Critical Reception
The 2018 revival of 'Zig and Zag' aimed to recapture the anarchic charm of the original series. While it garnered some nostalgic appreciation, it received mixed reviews, with critics noting that its humor and premise felt somewhat dated for a modern audience. Nevertheless, it found a dedicated following among younger viewers and long-time fans.
What Reviewers Say
- The show retains some of its classic slapstick and alien-mishap humor.
- The modern updates were not always successful, with some finding the pacing and jokes less sharp than the original.
- Nostalgia played a significant role in its reception for older viewers.
Google audience: Audience reception for the 2018 series was varied. Many long-time fans expressed delight at the return of the characters, appreciating the familiar comedic style. However, some newer viewers found the humor less impactful or original compared to contemporary children's programming.
Fun Fact
The original 'Zig and Zag' series, which first aired in the UK in the early 1990s, was created by Will Ryan and Peter Grahame, with David Croft only directing the 2018 revival.
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