Parents' Guide to

Dream Corp LLC

By Jenny Nixon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Dream analysis comedy is full of laughs, some iffy material.

TV Adult Swim Comedy 2016
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What's the Story?

DREAM CORP LLC is a bleak, rundown dream interpretation facility operating on the absolute fringes of medical science and legality. Within the filthy walls of the lab, Dr. Roberts (played by Jon Gries of Lost and Napoleon Dynamite) and his motley crew of questionably qualified assistants attempt to help their desperate patients explore the deep-seated roots of their problems via highly unconventional means. Using sedatives and ancient-looking technology, the patients are sent into a deep slumber, and their dreams are projected onto flickering computer screens so that the symbolism and subtext can be analyzed. When things get too rough, Dr. Roberts pops a wire into the USB port that's built right into his (bloodied and swollen) hand and jumps into the dream himself, helping guide patients toward the issues that are really bothering them in hopes they will be able to overcome them.

Is It Any Good?

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While it won't be to everyone's taste, the unique blend of absurdist comedy, body horror, and an underlying tinge of melancholia make this show a real standout in the Adult Swim lineup. Dr. Roberts is a madman, to be sure, but Gries imbues him with a sincerity and an odd twinge of sweetness that makes him more than just a "nutty professor" type. Mark Proksch's assistant character Randy Blink straddles a fine line between dorky and creepy, and he makes even throwaway lines hilarious with his affable and genuine delivery. Mary Lynn Rajskub (24) and Liam Neeson are just a few of the celebs who make unexpected and amusing cameos.

As surreal and at times violently weird as this laboratory may be, at its heart this is a workplace comedy, which makes sense when you realize the executive producers are Stephen Merchant (who co-wrote and co-directed The Office UK, and also voices Dream Corp LLC's witty helper robot, T.E.R.R.Y.) and John Krasinksi (who starred in the US version of The Office). With an episode length of only 11 minutes, it's worth checking out for fans of the unconventional and loony.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the way Dream Corp LLC's "scientists" decode what's happening in their patients' dreams. Have you ever tried to analyze your own dreams? Do you think there's any real meaning in them?

  • The show uses rotoscope-style animation to explore the subconscious mind. How might this be a more effective technique than if they'd used live action for dream sequences?

  • How does Dr. Roberts measure up as a boss? How about as a doctor? Does it seem like he is helping or hurting his patients with his unorthodox methods?

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