MAD

MAD

Created by William Gaines, Kevin Shinick

On Cartoon Network

2010–20134 seasons123 episodes15 min8.0 / 10

A high-energy animated sketch comedy anthology that riffs on pop culture through rapid-fire parodies, designed as accessible comedy for younger viewers.

Mad is an American animated sketch comedy series created by Kevin Shinick and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Based upon the magazine of the same name, each episode is a collection of short animated parodies of television shows, movies, games, celebrities, and other media using various types of animation instead of the usual animation style that Warner Bros. Animation is known for. The series premiered on the evening of September 6, 2010 on Cartoon Network. It has been described as a "kid-friendly version of Robot Chicken".

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Questions people ask

  • Is MAD one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of series.

  • Is MAD scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is MAD sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is MAD easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is MAD violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.

  • Does MAD leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise86

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love51

How much audiences actually like it

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Like MAD

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as MAD

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like MAD, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like MAD, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like MAD, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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