Duncanville
Duncanville

Duncanville

2022TV ShowCanceledEnglish

Like most 15-year-olds, Duncan can see adulthood on the horizon: money, freedom, cars and girls; but the reality is more like: always being broke, driving with one's mom sitting shotgun and babysitting one's sister. He's not exceptional, but he has a wild imagination in which he's never anything less than amazing.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users76%
Director: Mike Scully, Julie Thacker ScullyGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Duncanville follows the life of a 15-year-old boy named Duncan Harris and his eccentric family. While Duncan tries to navigate the challenges of adolescence, including dealing with his overbearing mother, his own anxieties, and the desire to be cool, his family members often add to the chaos with their unique personalities and questionable decisions.

Critical Reception

Duncanville received generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its relatable humor and the voice cast, particularly Amy Poehler. However, some found the premise and humor to be somewhat derivative of other animated sitcoms, and the storylines occasionally lacked originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and voice acting, especially Amy Poehler's.
  • Felt by some critics to be a bit too similar to other animated family comedies.
  • The relatable struggles of adolescence are a strong point for the show.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoy Duncanville for its funny characters and situations, finding it a lighthearted and entertaining watch. Some viewers appreciate the family dynamics and the show's ability to capture the awkwardness of growing up.

Fun Fact

The show's creators, Mike Scully and Julie Thacker-Scully, are a married couple, and their experiences with their own children served as inspiration for the series.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I sort of feel that this wants to be F is For Family... only doesn't have the overarching plots or the personal story arcs that draw you in. Really, it's not funny at all, but the worst flaw is that we have seen this all before... only w...