Axe Cop (2012–2015)
5/10
Funny, but tries way too hard
12 August 2013
It takes a lot just to "get" this show, and I may never fully get it. It seems like the theme of the show is that the more childish, ridiculous and nonsensical the story becomes the better, with the comedy coming from the unwarranted intense seriousness of Offerman's voice acting when referring to "poop monsters" and the like. The dialogue is funny but its seems to try very hard to appeal to the wacky adult swim fan as opposed to the conventional and more broadly appealed Family Guy/Simpsons fan.

There is no depth or insight whatsoever to the show, just mindless action and quirky remarks. It does not seem to take an old theme in a new direction like Venture Bros and Johnny Quest, or Archer and James Bond, but is more reminiscent of something a bunch of manatees in tank full of "idea balls" cam up with. I would not be surprised to see a dedicated but small fan base try to keep the show alive for another season or two, but I would also not be surprised to see the show cancelled and quickly forgotten.
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