The Venture Bros. (2004)
The cult Adult Swim animated series that turned superhero parody into a darkly hilarious art form across seven irreverent seasons.
The Venture Bros. - Series Information
- Original Title: The Venture Bros.
- First Air Year: 2004
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Doc Hammer, Christopher McCulloch
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (22 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 81
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: August 7, 2004 (United States - TV-MA), August 7, 2004 (Canada - 14+), August 7, 2004 (United Kingdom - 15), August 7, 2004 (Germany - 18), August 7, 2004 (France - 18), August 7, 2004 (Australia - R 18+), August 7, 2004 (Brazil - 12), August 7, 2004 (Mexico - B-15), August 7, 2004 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Adult Swim
- Alternative Titles: Os Irmãos Aventura (BR), The Venture Brothers (US), 冒险兄弟 (CN), Los hermanos Venture (ES), &Братья Вентура (RU)
- Production Companies: Williams Street, Titmouse, World Leaders Entertainment, Astro Base GO!, Noodle Soup Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Venture Bros. - Plot
Hank and Dean Venture, with their father Doctor Venture and faithful bodyguard Brock Samson, go on wild adventures facing megalomaniacs, zombies, and suspicious ninjas, all for the glory of adventure. Or something like that.
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The Venture Bros. - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Doc Hammer
- Christopher McCulloch
Main Cast
- Doc Hammer
- Christopher McCulloch
- Patrick Warburton
- James Urbaniak
- Michael Sinterniklaas
- Steven Rattazzi
- Paul Boocock
- Lisa Hammer
- Dana Snyder
- Mia Barron
Writers
- Doc Hammer
- Christopher McCulloch
- Ben Edlund
Executive Producers
- Keith Crofford
The Venture Bros. - FAQs
Why was The Venture Bros. cancelled by Adult Swim?
Adult Swim cancelled The Venture Bros. in 2018 after seven seasons, citing scheduling and production challenges. Creators Doc Hammer and Christopher McCulloch later announced a feature-length film to wrap up the story, which was released in 2023 as Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart.
Is there a Venture Bros. movie after the cancellation?
Yes. Following the series cancellation, Doc Hammer and Christopher McCulloch produced Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, a feature-length animated film released in 2023 on Max. It serves as a proper conclusion to the long-running Adult Swim series.
Where can you stream The Venture Bros.?
The Venture Bros. is available to stream on Netflix and YouTube TV, and can be watched free on Adult Swim and Spectrum On Demand. It is also available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Who are the main voice actors in The Venture Bros.?
The principal voice cast includes Doc Hammer as Dr. Girlfriend and Henchman 21, Christopher McCulloch as Hank Venture and The Monarch, Patrick Warburton as Brock Samson, James Urbaniak as Dr. Venture, and Michael Sinterniklaas as Dean Venture.
What is The Venture Bros. about?
The Venture Bros. is a satirical animated series following the dysfunctional Venture family — bumbling scientist Dr. Venture and his sons Hank and Dean — protected by super-spy bodyguard Brock Samson. The show parodies classic adventure cartoons and superhero tropes with sharp dark comedy.
How many seasons does The Venture Bros. have?
The Venture Bros. ran for 7 seasons plus a specials collection, totalling 81 episodes. Season 1 through Season 7 aired on Adult Swim between 2004 and 2018, with season lengths ranging from 8 to 16 episodes.
Is The Venture Bros. based on a true story or source material?
No. The Venture Bros. is an original creation by Doc Hammer and Christopher McCulloch. It draws heavily on parody and homage — particularly of Jonny Quest and classic adventure cartoons — but is not based on any pre-existing book, comic, or real-world events.
Did The Venture Bros. win any awards?
The Venture Bros. earned critical acclaim and a devoted cult following throughout its run. The series received Annie Award nominations recognizing its outstanding animation and writing, and is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated and inventive adult animated series in television history.
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