Animals. (2016)
HBO's darkly funny animated series giving voice to New York City's most overlooked urban creatures — and their very human problems.
Animals. - Series Information
- Original Title: Animals.
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Phil Matarese, Mike Luciano
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 5, 2016 (United States - TV-MA), February 5, 2016 (Germany - 18), February 5, 2016 (France - 18), February 5, 2016 (Brazil - 16), February 5, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), February 5, 2016 (Spain - 18), February 5, 2016 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: HBO
- Alternative Titles: 纽约浮牲录 (CN)
- Production Companies: Duplass Brothers Productions, HBO
- Production Countries: United States of America
Animals. - Plot
An animated comedy focusing on the downtrodden creatures native to Earth's least-habitable environment: New York City. Whether it's lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward small talk, moral ambiguity and existential woes of non-human urbanites prove startlingly similar to our own.
Animals. - Trailer
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Animals. - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Phil Matarese
- Mike Luciano
Main Cast
- Katie Aselton
- Mike Luciano
- Phil Matarese
- John Early
- Neil Casey
- RuPaul
- Raven-Symoné
- Brett Davis
- Mary Holland
- Demi Moore
Executive Producers
- Jay Duplass
- Mark Duplass
- Mel Eslyn
Animals. - FAQs
What is Animals. on HBO about?
Animals. is an adult animated comedy set in New York City, following the surprisingly relatable inner lives of urban creatures — rats, pigeons, bedbugs, and more. Each episode explores themes like loneliness, identity, and existential dread through the lens of the city's least glamorous inhabitants.
Where can you stream Animals. online?
Animals. is available to stream on HBO Max and through the HBO Max Amazon Channel. It can also be watched for free on Fawesome. For a full breakdown of viewing options in your region, JustWatch is a great place to check current availability.
Who created the HBO series Animals.?
Animals. was created by Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano, who also voice two of the central characters. The series was executive produced by Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, and Mel Eslyn through Duplass Brothers Productions in partnership with HBO.
Why does Animals. feature such a diverse guest cast?
Each episode of Animals. brings in a rotating roster of guest voices, ranging from RuPaul and Raven-Symoné to Demi Moore and Nathan Fielder. This anthology-style casting keeps the show fresh and unpredictable, letting different comedic and dramatic voices shape each creature's story.
How many seasons and episodes does Animals. have?
Animals. ran for 3 seasons on HBO, with 10 episodes per season for a total of 30 episodes. The series premiered on February 5, 2016, and concluded in 2018 before being cancelled.
Is Animals. worth watching for adult animation fans?
If you enjoy dark, offbeat adult animation with genuine emotional depth, Animals. is a hidden gem. Critics praised its sharp writing and willingness to tackle real human anxieties through absurdist animal scenarios. It sits comfortably alongside cult favorites like Ugly Americans and Solar Opposites.
What is the content rating for Animals. on HBO?
Animals. carries a TV-MA rating, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The show contains adult language, dark humor, and mature thematic content including discussions of identity, mortality, and existential crisis — all filtered through its unique animated animal perspective.
What shows are similar to Animals. on HBO?
Fans of Animals. tend to enjoy Ugly Americans, Solar Opposites, and Robot Chicken for their similarly irreverent animated humor. For something with comparable New York City energy and offbeat comedy, The Jim Gaffigan Show and Inside Job also make for satisfying companion viewing.
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