Common Sense Media Review
Bizarre, booze-steeped cartoon for adults. Pass.
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Based on 8 parent reviews
Based on 28 kid reviews
Kids say this show is a unique yet polarizing experience that combines crude animation with adult themes such as alcohol and humor that ranges from clever to nonsensical. While many appreciate its surrealist charm and creativity, others criticize the art style and content, deeming it inappropriate for younger viewers and recommending it for older teens instead.
- unique animation
- adult themes
- polarizing opinions
- surreal humor
- not for kids
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What's the Story?
A fitting show for Cartoon Network's edgy, late-night Adult Swim block, 12 OZ. MOUSE follows the exploits of Mouse Fitzgerald, also known as "Fitz," an unapologetic alcoholic who's always getting into trouble. Prompted by visions of once being married and having a child, Fitz looks for answers about his past in each episode. But he suspects that many of the characters he comes into contact with during his search are out to get him, lending the show a dark, sinister slant.
Is It Any Good?
The show's animation is crude at best; the characters have limited motion and make the South Park kids look like carefully drawn masterpieces. But even top-of-the-line 3D computer graphics wouldn't hide the fact that Fitz (voiced by Matt Maiellaro) is an anarchist who obeys no one and that his best buddies are a ruthless bully, a giant eyeball with legs, and a police officer who's often high on pot.
Like many Adult Swim shows, 12 oz. Mouse strings together random scenes that seem to have little continuity. What viewers can count on are scenes involving guns, excessive drinking, and Fitz's bitter rants -- in other words, not exactly kid-friendly stuff. Parents with teens who are interested in watching should preview an episode or two before letting them tune in on their own.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about gross-out humor. What makes jokes about bodily functions so funny? Why do some people find that kind of humor so much more amusing than others do? When does it cross the line? Does Fitz have any redeeming qualities whatsoever? If not, do you care?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 19, 2005
- Cast : Adam Reed , Matt Maiellaro , Nick Weidenfeld
- Network : Cartoon Network
- Genre : Comedy
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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