Common Sense Media Review
By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Cartoon space sitcom has star voice cast, some gore.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy
What's the Story?
Dr. Sleech (Stephanie Hsu) and Dr. Klak (Keke Palmer) are top scientists at THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY. Each day at work they're confronted with seemingly unsolvable medical riddles while having to navigate the hospital's more bureaucratic staff members, especially Nurse Tup (Natasha Lyonne).
Is It Any Good?
This animated comedy often feels like a knockoff of some of the funnier bits of, say, Futurama or Rick and Morty. It helps that The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy has put together a dynamite cast, including Natasha Lyonne, Kieran Culkin, and Maya Rudolph in supporting roles. There's nothing earth-shattering about the jokes themselves, but the stars can make the show worth watching.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about this galaxy. What are some of the interesting things about the world this show takes place in? What are the rules? How does the series nod to other fictional space worlds?
How is the medical system portrayed on this show? What feels similar to our medical system?
What drives Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak? What's important to them? How does this affect the decisions they make about their patients' care?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 23, 2024
- Cast : Stephanie Hsu , Keke Palmer , Natasha Lyonne , Kieran Culkin
- Network : Prime Video
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : January 15, 2025
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