Aquaman: King of Atlantis

Silly show with a fun, charming style. Difficult to really rate after just one episode so far. It would probably benefit more from shorter episodes and I hope the story goes meaningful places under its silly shell.

Utterly ridiculous. Incredibly fun. And despite how goofy this is, i think it is the most interesting take on Mera i've ever come across: completely unhinged and always itching for a fight (but not quite literally insane as she was in the comics for a while), and Gillian Jacobs is hilarious.

If you are bothered by the fact that this is not faithful to the comics or annoyed that it doesn't take the character seriously, you might want to check in on your emotional well being. Go for a walk. Maybe lay off Reddit for a while. Possibly even see a therapist. Being angry at a cartoon is not healthy. Grim and gritty Aquaman is still out there. But wait, can you be gritty underwater though, or does it just wash off?

This is such a funny show. The animation is fantastic and the voice acting is a riot. I went into Aquaman hoping it wouldn't be another lighthearted cartoon network show (not that I don't enjoy them I just wanted something new) and I was so surprised to find it is a very intelligent and deep show that dives (no pun intended) into the world of Atlantis with plenty of action and adult humor that isn't too inappropriate for the whole family! Very well written show can't wait for more!

The animation is well done, and anybody who says different either has no understanding of how animation actually works, or wanted something completely different and is just holding this show to an unrealistic standard.

Is it a perfect show? No. I had a few problems with the writing, and the overall story and takeaway could have been better, but for the most part I liked the recurring themes and jokes within the first episode. The music and production is awesome, the people who had a hand in the production deserve credit for their hard work on this.

I also liked that even the main protagonists aren't meant to be perfect, each of them have their misgivings and make mistakes, especially Aquaman. To be honest, Aquaman has never been my favorite DC character, and this show made him way more likable and down to earth. If you like Amphibia, Adventure Time, and Steven Universe, you will (probably) like this show.

I really don't have anything negative to say about this show. It's incredibly fun and absolutely beautiful. What?! A show designed by the thundercats team is beautiful?!? YES. It looks so good. The world and environments are so well-designed and immersive. The colors are rich and juicy! I can't recall a single shot that I didn't find aesthetically appealing.

The character designs are silly and weird and yes, kinda ugly sometimes. But I think that's kinda the point? There is comedy in the absurdity of the contorted faces and ridiculous poses. And combine that with the clever and often subtle humor and you just might find yourself having a good chuckle throughout.

As many have said, this may not be your cup of tea. And that's perfectly fine. Maybe you wanted an anatomically correct, super serious, rippling pectoral, washboard abs, sweat glistening Aquaman (you'll actually still get that here...) and I get that. But I really believe that anyone willing to give this show a chance will find themselves having a good time. Despite the whimsical, careless style, this show has some really wonderful moments. The characters are lovable right from the start and despite the silliness you'll find that the show has a lot to say about self-doubt, feeling like an outsider, and rising to the occasion when given a difficult task. I don't know, it just has a lot of heart and I was glad I tuned in.

So, if you have it in you, please don't shoot this one down. It's great fun and I don't think anyone who watches with an open heart and mind will regret it.