Koala Man
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Koala Man
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Koala Man is an adult animated comedy series about a suburban superhero. Silly, edgy, and utterly profane, this show features extremely frequent language, including "f--k," "s--t," "d--khead," "bitch," and "damn." Violence is cartoonish but intense and includes lots of gross-out humor, like an evil flower that devours people, a man with his guts hanging out, and gun use.
What's the Story?
Kevin Williams (Michael Cusack) just wants to be a good citizen and help his beloved town of Dapto. So he creates a new persona, Koala Man, to do neighborly deeds and keep the city on the up and up. His family isn't always supportive; his wife Vicky (Sarah Snook) has her own worries, and his kids are mostly embarrassed by their dad's antics. That said, from fighting evil flower monsters to making sure everyone puts their trash bin out in a timely manner, there's always lots of work for Koala Man.
Is It Any Good?
This very mature comedy is absurd, relentlessly profane, and just funny enough. Visually, it looks like another Rick and Morty/Bob's Burgers mashup, but Koala Man has a specifically Aussie spin. Jokes fly at a rapid rate; some you'd have to be Australian to truly understand, and others are more universal. There are lots of fun guest voices, including Flight of the Conchords' Jemaine Clement as Kookaburra, Koala Man's nemesis, and the show's rapid-fire style eventually starts leaving room for a little heart amongst the swearing and goofball gags.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about animation for adults. Why do you think it exists? Is it hard to tell what's for kids and what's for grown-ups?
Are there jokes in Koala Man that are Australia-specific? Do you have to know a lot about the country to "get it"?
What keeps Koala Man going despite frequent failure?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 9, 2023
- Cast: Hugh Jackman, Sarah Snook, Michael Cusack
- Network: Hulu
- Genre: Comedy
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: January 19, 2023
Our Editors Recommend
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Bob's Burgers
Satirical, sometimes naughty humor in animated comedy.
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King of the Hill
Wickedly funny at times, but not for all tastes.
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Flight of the Conchords
Mock-folk music duo strums hip Kiwi comedy.
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