Metalocalypse
Created by Brendon Small
On Adult Swim
A surreal, high-energy animated comedy that pairs absurdist death-metal satire with escalating government conspiracy, sustained by irreverent humor rather than narrative stakes.
Part-American, part-Scandinavian death-metal band Dethklok has a lingering effect on its fans, who take the words seriously and do anything Dethklok lyrics say. The government fears the band's influence and sets out to destroy it by covert means; for example, by sending military pharmaceutical psychotropic drug manufacturers. Deemed sociopaths for tossing hot coffee at their concert attendees, two of the band members are alcoholics, and they all have self-esteem issues.
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Is Metalocalypse one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of series.
Does Metalocalypse leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Metalocalypse violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Metalocalypse scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Metalocalypse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Metalocalypse sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Metalocalypse
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Metalocalypse
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Metalocalypse, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Metalocalypse, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Metalocalypse, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
