Royal Crackers

I consider myself a bit of a critic - especially when it comes to adult animation - and I can confidently say that Royal Crackers is genuinely a well made series. The characters actually have personalities and real motivations. Not everything is a fart or penis joke. And the plot isn't constantly racing to the next punchline. It gets surreal in the best ways but it's also isn't afraid of being a bit serious when needed.

Ive done nothing but sing Royal Cracker's praises to everyone I know. But today I just so happened to look it up on IMDb and I was a bit surprised by the rating. I honestly can't think of anything inherently "wrong" with this show. I feel it's actually an original animated series in a sea of halfhearted family guy clones.

Royal Crackers deserves higher praise and I hope it gets a second season.

All I feel the need to say is that the show is worthy of your time despite the rough exterior. This feels like something Adult Swim would have put out in it's earliest days while also embracing the vulnerability a lot of more modern comedies aren't afraid to have. Whether it be Arrested Development, Bob's Burgers, Bojack Horseman, or Home Movies, this show is never afraid to wear it's influences proudly. And why wouldn't it? Royal Crackers is as every bit familiar as it is inspired. For every scene that feels like comedic homage, there are multiple scenes in this show that simply don't have an equivalent anywhere else (anyone who has seen the season 1 finale will understand what I mean). If you are a fan of classic Adult Swim, THIS is a show you need to check out. I am eager for season 2.

I don't understand the level of hate I've seen in the reviews. When I saw the commercials I wasn't a huge fan of the art style, and the jokes seemed pretty cookie cutter. But then I put on the show and I was impressed with their willingness to "go for it" and not play it totally safe. The delivery from the voice cast is the most favors when it comes to the humor, because yes a fair amount of the jokes are pretty cliche, but the delivery from the brothers is really where this show is at its best. While I don't really think it's quite unique enough to stand out in any significant way yet, I think it's fairly solid in its foundation and I had some genuine laughs that honestly surprised me. I think a lot of the 1/10 reviews are really unjust and a lot of that has to do with the mediocre art direction. Not the best adult animation out there, but certainly not terrible. 1/10 reviews are reserved for absolute corporate trainwrecks, like Chicago Party Aunt, which this is not. 6-7/10, better than "Meh" but nothing game changing.

Royal Crackers is pretty damn good imo. Idk, talking about every day topics in an absurdist manner, commenting on the antiquated nature our society has with old industry, also, it's funny! Not everything works and I think the flash animation kind of messed with people, like because it isn't pretty it isn't good. Theo is hilarious, there are real people like him and they are kind of strange shapes, as if the universe is laughing at itself. The old industry is hinted at throughout the show like one of the patriarch's friends and in flashbacks etc. Stebe? That's funny dumb humor that I like. The Deb character has a sincerity and irony to her and it is great, the kid? Hilarious, somehow I have had some, remember now some moments relatable to him. The patriarch is funny too.

Soooo... Not great.. not great at all - so far all they've seemed to do is nibble on the Simpsons in a manner alleges to be an homage but more likely some content padding and worse yet - heavily punch the Bidet joke - which, of course, is literal bathroom humor and simply isn't funny - I feel there's still potential here and who am I to criticize right ? (other than the fact I watch a ton, like all, of the animated shows) but we'll see - also the animation is poor and utilizes repetitive frames which, ya I get it, but when your attempting to land a Family Guy-esque drawn out gag, ya know.. Do the darn work - it's not the money it's the honey right? And the honey just ain't flowing!