For a long time, animations were synonymous with TV for children. But with more adults animated series are now available for streaming on Netflix and other platforms.
Adult animated series these days tend to contain the most complex characters and dark plot lines that are offset than the less than lifelike images on your screen.
So don’t miss out on a good story. Check out these animated series you can binge on Netflix.
1. Bojack Horseman
The show focuses on the lives of Bojack, Mr Peanut Butter, Diane, Princess Caroline and Todd, five adults dealing with personal and professional issues in “Hollywood”. But don’t let the cute names fool you.
This show explores the toxicity that exists in the show business and how easy it is to make the wrong choices. It also portrays mental illness very aptly.
2. Love Death + Robots
This collection of animated short stories spans several genres, including science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and comedy. World-class animation creators bring captivating stories to life in the form of a unique and visceral viewing experience.
The animated anthology series includes tales that explore alternate histories; life for robots in a post-apocalyptic city and a plot for world domination by super-intelligent yogurt.
3. Rick and Morty
In this animated TV show, Rick brings the most explosive of adventures to the otherwise boring life of his grandson, Morty Smith. They take trips into other dimensions where sometimes nothing makes sense.
Laced with dark humour, this cartoon makes a strong point on how the obsessive desire to transcend humanity might come at the risk of having dysfunctional relationships.
4. Archer
Archer is a James Bond-esque comedy series that mixes of spy drama with workplace antics. Hilarious on the surface, the show, however, deals with much stronger themes in its nine-season run.
Archer is acclaimed for its creative direction and animation quality. The show will soon have an eleventh season.
5. Big Mouth
In this coming-of-age cartoon series, five seventh-graders; Nick, Andrew, Jessi, Jay, and Missy go through puberty and the drama that comes along with it.
These preteens are often visited and tormented by ‘hormone monsters’ as they explore their budding sexualities and deal with the changes of growing up.
