I believe that if you’ve even remotely seen a season of Big Mouth, and by extension, Human Resources, a series by the same creators of the last movie, you should already know the kind of review this would be. I hope this doesn’t switch to a full-on review of the above series because this post wasn’t meant for that.
You know what?
I’ll just review all three. Give you a taste of this gem Because contrary to a lot of beliefs, I’m actually a very nice person. You’re welcome.
Before we begin, anyone who knows me knows I’m a big hoarder of the things that I like. So, I would only share art of some form if I didn’t like it that much, or I absolutely trust the people I’m sharing it with to appreciate it as much as I do or even more than I do, or finally, if I’m extremely tired of hoarding and think the rest of the world can have my remnants. Just kidding. Figure out what category you think you fall into, though. So, yeah... Be grateful.
(Btw, yeah. I know I’ve said this a number of times, so if you’ve read this before, read again, and keep scrolling. Thanks!)
Anyway, I’ll start with...
Big Mouth (2017)
I think a group chat of people who have seen this sitcom and actually enjoyed it should be created. Because we constitute one of the most depraved lots enjoying something like this, or maybe we’re true to ourselves and see this for the sheer entertainment and educational value it possesses.
Andrew and Nick are “best friends by debauchery threshold”, as I like to say. They’re all coming of age, or coming into the whole mess that is puberty and teenage life, and in the typical way teens and preteens like to make a chaos of everything, including their existence, especially their existence, these two don’t disappoint.
But the reality of all that happens in this sitcom far transcends my somewhat shabby summary. I would say I don’t want to spoil it for those who haven’t seen it, but I don’t think it’s remotely possible to spoil a sitcom like this for anyone. No matter the unhingedness (for lack of a better expression) you think goes on here, I promise that it’s barely scratching the surface.
Oh, and it’s 8 seasons long, and about 10 episodes per season, so you’re in for a ride. 9/10 rating from me. You’ll see why once you watch. With an open mind, of course.
Human Resources (2022)
And the moment you’re done seeing Big Mouth, move straight onto this because it feels like a bit of the behind-the-scenes. It’s like that animated movie of your emotions, and how they play out in your head. Only raunchier, and similar in a lot of ways to the “A LOT” that is its predecessor.
I rather enjoyed it, though. I think I forgot to mention that there are hormone monsters that do a whole lot of good to these impressionable teens. If you look at it from the liberal point of view, that is. So, yeah, I think you’d love this. Not as much as the main deal, but awfully close. 8/10 from me. No notes.
Mating Season (2026)
I don’t know how well I liked this, but if Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg made it, you can be sure that it’ll be worth your while. I jumped on it the moment I saw it, and I mean, it’s no Big Mouth ( I genuinely don’t know what can beat that one), and it may not give it a run for its money, but you’ll be entertained and pick up a knowledge or two from it. 7.5/10. Hope the next season does what it’s meant to.
Well, that will be all the time we have, peeps.
See you in our next unfiltered review.
