Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Western-themed sketch comedy with sexy talk, iffy language.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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?
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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TV Details
- Premiere date : August 5, 2013
- Cast : Allison Dunbar , John Lehr , Nick Brown
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 13, 2022
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