Parents' Guide to

Quick Draw

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Western-themed sketch comedy with sexy talk, iffy language.

TV Hulu Comedy 2013
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Based on 2 parent reviews

Suzette P
Suzette P Adult
July 27, 2015
age 16+

This Show is My Favorite

QuickDraw is not for young children due to the nature and setting of the show, but is splendid comedy for older teens and parents. I like it because it contains no actual nudity or actual cussing although there are adult themes carried out comedicly. I just love it! It is really very funny.
liz c.
liz c. Adult
December 21, 2014
age 16+

My Favorite Show

Finally something different! I can’t believe that this show is not on mainstream television. The first episode introduces everything, so just get through that one. The entire series is hilarious with it’s historical references and quick-witted remarks.
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What's the Story?

Hulu's original comedy series QUICK DRAW features a Harvard-educated sheriff who is attempting to bring forensic science to Great Bend, Kansas. It stars the show's writer, John Lehr, as Sheriff John Henry Hoyle, a man who's handy with a gun, but would rather use new-fangled criminology than traditional Old West street-smarts to capture criminals and keep the town safe. With the help of his rather-reluctant Deputy Eli (Nick Brown) to keep the peace, Hoyle faces some notorious criminals head on. But few, including the local brothel Madam (played by Allison Dunbar) and Vernon Shank (Bob Clendenin), the town's undertaker, have much faith in his abilities.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say: Not yet rated

The off-beat parody Quick Draw combines improvisational comedy with scripted classic Western themes to generate a variety of oddball moments. The characters' rather modern conversations, despite the fact that the show takes place in 1875, also contributes to its eccentric style.

The show's overall humor is more goofy than smart, which sometimes makes it feel repetitive. Meanwhile, most of the characters are largely underdeveloped, which also causes some of the humor to fall flat. But there are a few chuckle-inspiring moments, and fans looking for a mildly amusing comedy might find it here.

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