Once I read up on the "real" man behind the main lead of the show it makes a little more sense but it needs a better identity. It's too adult for kids, yet too childish for adults. It tries to clumsily throw in facts about obscure animals (which I can't tell if they're real or not) while the characters find themselves in precarious situations in each of the short 15 min episodes. I want to like it, it's just not there yet. 5.5/10.
34 Reviews
Season One: Entertaining Enough
clarkmkent25 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
To me, this series was actually quite fun and entertaining...for the most part. I was glad to see how entertaining they made education, because its not very easy to do. I especially liked to see that the main character personally interacted with the animals, and told you things you most likely didn't know about them - heck, I saw animal I haven't seen before. My favorite characters were BTG and Bonnie; they were smart and funny, and while they enjoyed the same things, they were different enough to make them fun enough to watch.
The only one I absolutely hated was Dietrich. He was absolutely useless. The guy was a loser, a coward, and just a paranoid good for nothing! If he was cautious and the voice of reason, that would have made him a much better character! But everything about him was just...hopelessly pathetic! If he does return in the second season, if seriously hope its only for a limited time and they get someone much more interesting for the group; like a sexy partner for Bonnie.
I also have to say that Danny Wilde was also a character I despice! It was completely obvious that the guy didn't know what he was talking about!
The only one I absolutely hated was Dietrich. He was absolutely useless. The guy was a loser, a coward, and just a paranoid good for nothing! If he was cautious and the voice of reason, that would have made him a much better character! But everything about him was just...hopelessly pathetic! If he does return in the second season, if seriously hope its only for a limited time and they get someone much more interesting for the group; like a sexy partner for Bonnie.
I also have to say that Danny Wilde was also a character I despice! It was completely obvious that the guy didn't know what he was talking about!
It has its moments but not enough to become a fan
MajBlade226 October 2021
This is well produced Adult cartoon but if it wasn't for the language blood and some gross sex stuff would really be for kids. It wasn't that funny and the jokes were pretty weak Take out the violence and sex and this would be a good cartoon on nickelodeon but this really is another Netflix cartoon that didnt work well. Im guessing this will be the only season.
Just not funny
goth-2442030 October 2021
They are very clearly trying to be educational while also being funny. It just wasn't funny. I've watched a few episodes, all without a single grin.
I Was also frustrated with the forced in political correctness undertones on a certain episode.
Only reason I gave it some stars is because it is educational and I did learn a thing or two about some animals. Which I suppose is better.
They probably should of made it for kids.
I Was also frustrated with the forced in political correctness undertones on a certain episode.
Only reason I gave it some stars is because it is educational and I did learn a thing or two about some animals. Which I suppose is better.
They probably should of made it for kids.
This launched one day after inside job but is the polar opposite
Reenoeh23 October 2021
What is this? Not very funny- to me atleast. Didn't chuckle once. The animation is fine but where are the jokes, marry? A nerdy guy that hates nature combined with an underestimated female and a reckless lead. Yeah nobody has ever done that constellation...
Update I just saw the director is also directing Jimmy Kimmel.... explains everything.
Update I just saw the director is also directing Jimmy Kimmel.... explains everything.
Pretty Funny, But Full of Woke Brainwashing
Jiszmo3 June 2022
This is the second time I will attempt to review this, since the first review was denied (99% of my reviews are denied or deleted if they make it through). So, I can't actually say all the various types of woke programming interspersed throughout this series. But, it is alot. Just know that. You wont see on here the actual reason this show has a 5 star rating. People will likely be confused by the reviews that did make it.
Other than that it is pretty funny. The characters get into some zany and dangerous animal encounters, similar to a Crocodile Hunter type. That does bring up one thing I disliked about the show though. There seems to be no consequences, at all, for the dangerous things they do, often being mauled viciously by animals, and then being totally fine afterwards. They out fight lions, out run every type of animal, out swim crocodiles, etc... All the while claiming '"If you need a gun out here, you don't belong out here." Of course not, if there are no dangers whatsoever to actually worry about.
Another issue I have with the show is that it really seems like a kids show, but it has tons of adult sexual humor. I can tolerate or even enjoy that type of humor. It's just confusing because it really comes across as a kids educational show. So, that's suspicious.
Anyways, it's tolerable, for a one time view. The more you watch it though, the more the woke programming sticks out. Actually, it is pretty intolerable.
Other than that it is pretty funny. The characters get into some zany and dangerous animal encounters, similar to a Crocodile Hunter type. That does bring up one thing I disliked about the show though. There seems to be no consequences, at all, for the dangerous things they do, often being mauled viciously by animals, and then being totally fine afterwards. They out fight lions, out run every type of animal, out swim crocodiles, etc... All the while claiming '"If you need a gun out here, you don't belong out here." Of course not, if there are no dangers whatsoever to actually worry about.
Another issue I have with the show is that it really seems like a kids show, but it has tons of adult sexual humor. I can tolerate or even enjoy that type of humor. It's just confusing because it really comes across as a kids educational show. So, that's suspicious.
Anyways, it's tolerable, for a one time view. The more you watch it though, the more the woke programming sticks out. Actually, it is pretty intolerable.
Give it some time
alfredvankuik4 December 2021
This show made the mistake of starting out with the worst episode. I felt no need to continue, but my animal-loving girlfriend enjoyed it so we watched a few more. As the show continues, it gets more enjoyable for sure. The characters are actually pretty likable and there's still plenty of funny jokes left amongst quite a few misses. I liked the chaotic pace of the show, constantly changing scenery, and the animal facts make it just a tiny bit educational. The artstyle and voice work is very decent, making this a fun watch in my book.
Watchable... but not great..
bdpeterson-0631028 October 2021
Adventure Beasts is somewhat watchable, but fails because it can't decide what it is. Is it a kids cartoon that has needless violence and language? Or an adult cartoon that is so poorly made it seems juvenile and childish? We many never know.
Also the whole "don't save me" bit from the crazy Uncle is stupid, and the fact that he is totally passive about the several assistants of his who have been killed working with him is in very bad taste. Like neither one of those parts of the show is funny or interesting in away way. It was just... stupid 4/10.
Also the whole "don't save me" bit from the crazy Uncle is stupid, and the fact that he is totally passive about the several assistants of his who have been killed working with him is in very bad taste. Like neither one of those parts of the show is funny or interesting in away way. It was just... stupid 4/10.
Chaotic and funny!
webermarius24 October 2021
A great and humorous show, just unfortunately thrown on the market at a bad time.
It's not even advertised, other comments are right, it's quickly forgotten, not because of its quality but rather because Netflix doesn't care about it.
A series in the shadow of another series spurred on by the name Alex Hirsch.
Nothing against Inside Job, I love that show, I just wish one of them would have been launched at a different time. :/
It's not even advertised, other comments are right, it's quickly forgotten, not because of its quality but rather because Netflix doesn't care about it.
A series in the shadow of another series spurred on by the name Alex Hirsch.
Nothing against Inside Job, I love that show, I just wish one of them would have been launched at a different time. :/
Not funny not fot adults
tamir-ab26 October 2021
I really wanted to like this, but it's just not funny, the story is not for adults (to many pee and poo jokes in between the ops I hurt myself ones) and the only good part - the informative stuff about wildlife - just gets lost. Made it all the way to the beginning of ep02 and than I called it quits.
Fabulous cast
annalloydc26 October 2021
This show had me laughing so hard every episode is so well written. The whole cast was funny and gave life to the show. I hope to see Danice Cabanela in more Netflix shows in The future she is extremely funny in the show!
nice if you like animals
palwashaspopal11 December 2021
I laugh at everything so im not good at critiquing humour but the animal fact side of this show is very entertaining, another review said its too childish for adults but i love childish things so i guess im the target audience LOL.
Once again Netflix releases another dud!
cdeanroane22 October 2021
No, it has NO potential
simsalabeem10 November 2021
This is among some of the worst things I've ever seen.
I've watched Bojack Horseman, Family guy, Final Space, American dad, Rick and Morty, Inside Job etc... I love them all.
But this is just nonsense. Cannot understand how they claim its for comedy show for adult.
It's very childish and there are basically no jokes or anything fun that happens.
It's like the writers was trying to be quirky and funny, but like an old dad, completely fails and is just awkward
1 of 10 from me.
I've watched Bojack Horseman, Family guy, Final Space, American dad, Rick and Morty, Inside Job etc... I love them all.
But this is just nonsense. Cannot understand how they claim its for comedy show for adult.
It's very childish and there are basically no jokes or anything fun that happens.
It's like the writers was trying to be quirky and funny, but like an old dad, completely fails and is just awkward
1 of 10 from me.
Cartoon for kids
RandomTard14 April 2022
I completely fail to see, how is this supposed to be aimed at adults? If that is what they were trying then oh my how hard did they fail.
Every episode is basicly the same. There is no comedy or humor found anywhere in this show.
Every episode is basicly the same. There is no comedy or humor found anywhere in this show.
Should be used as an interrogation tactic
slucas-0303625 October 2021
Fairly amusing
toirtis-0959110 November 2021
As a one time field zoologist, I can say that this definitely has some relatable moments...the actually accurate zoological facts inserted are fun, too. Sadly, I feel that it probably does not have the storyline potential to see more than one season, and it will probably appeal to a less than large audience.
Too messy, too informative, too many bloods and forced humours
sisubalan12 January 2023
Its very reminiscence of nickelodeon's 'The Wild Thornberrys'. Nothing much on the animation style as it was okay for me and the sound scores/tracks were mediocre. I do appreciate introducing the voice casts of bonnie and uncle B on the outro/credit scene.
The visuals though for me it was too extreme and unnecessary especially the violence & bleeding scenes. The voice castings were awful for all the characters and definitely doesnt suit the tone setup of the animation, and definitely not compelling enough for the characters. In terms of the characterisation both Uncle B and Bonnie are okay individually but not together - i cant see any chemistry between them tbh. Meanwhile, i do felt a great chemistry between them in their real life counterparts (just not in the animation). Dietrich was okay but unnecessary.
For me, it felt too informative as theyre trying to cramp up all the facts and science of many animals in every episodes of 15 minutes runtime. Just too much to absorb at one time, sucking out all the enjoyment. It worse when it comes to comedy as i felt the humor was being pushed forcefully onto us, hence i didnt laugh (not even crack a smile) throughout the whole season.
Despite all the bad choices, i do appreciate the documentaries on wild life and LGBT representations. I did learn few about wild life and was introduced to many animals that was unaware of before. Overall not for me but recommended for others to try.
The visuals though for me it was too extreme and unnecessary especially the violence & bleeding scenes. The voice castings were awful for all the characters and definitely doesnt suit the tone setup of the animation, and definitely not compelling enough for the characters. In terms of the characterisation both Uncle B and Bonnie are okay individually but not together - i cant see any chemistry between them tbh. Meanwhile, i do felt a great chemistry between them in their real life counterparts (just not in the animation). Dietrich was okay but unnecessary.
For me, it felt too informative as theyre trying to cramp up all the facts and science of many animals in every episodes of 15 minutes runtime. Just too much to absorb at one time, sucking out all the enjoyment. It worse when it comes to comedy as i felt the humor was being pushed forcefully onto us, hence i didnt laugh (not even crack a smile) throughout the whole season.
Despite all the bad choices, i do appreciate the documentaries on wild life and LGBT representations. I did learn few about wild life and was introduced to many animals that was unaware of before. Overall not for me but recommended for others to try.
Cute Little Animation
macdonaldcandy3 November 2021
I didn't expect to enjoy it this much
anbu4126 October 2021
The concept of adult educational animation intrigued me. The style gave me Gravity Falls vibes, so I'm thinking maybe the comedy's written toward teens but with tongue-in-cheek jokes for the adults.
Boy was I wrong. The comedy's more along the line of Bojack Horseman with a mix of naive charm and raunchy jokes. But what I liked most of all was actually the educational part of it - it feels like the tour guide removed the vanilla fluff and was like "I'm gonna level with you, some of this stuff is kinda dirty" but I love the honesty of it all.
Great performances from all the actors especially Danice Cabanela - always great to see/hear actors of color without their identity being used as a plot device.
Boy was I wrong. The comedy's more along the line of Bojack Horseman with a mix of naive charm and raunchy jokes. But what I liked most of all was actually the educational part of it - it feels like the tour guide removed the vanilla fluff and was like "I'm gonna level with you, some of this stuff is kinda dirty" but I love the honesty of it all.
Great performances from all the actors especially Danice Cabanela - always great to see/hear actors of color without their identity being used as a plot device.
Give this show at least two episodes
ananya-gupta6 April 2022
The show takes an episode or two for you to get into it. While the characters are stereotypical it is the plot peppered throughout with facts that actually makes the show interesting. After point, you get more vested into the factual situations than the actual jokes or the overall plot for each episode.
Has Potential
Gleem2471 November 2021
I would watch a second season if they can make it more memorable.........
owenpont-7080327 December 2021
So I did find this show funny but not to funny. Entertaining but not extremely entertaining. The characters are kind of memorable but mostly just the main character. The plot is fun, but they need to start doing things with it. So it is mostly a mixed bag, but I would see a second season if they made one.
Kids show but adult
jessedfrae29 October 2021
I loved this reminds me of shows I watched as a kid but just tweaked for adults. Reminds me of after school cartoons I get it's not adult cartoon in the way people are used too but I think this does it well plus I really enjoy the animal facts.
Thanks for the laughs.
epspriggs24 October 2021
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