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Moonbeam City

  • TV Series
  • 2015
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.5K
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Moonbeam City (2015)
Official trailer for Moonbeam City from Comedy Central.
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The show follows the exploits of Dazzle Novak, an idiotic detective who commits more crimes than the criminals he tries to lock up.The show follows the exploits of Dazzle Novak, an idiotic detective who commits more crimes than the criminals he tries to lock up.The show follows the exploits of Dazzle Novak, an idiotic detective who commits more crimes than the criminals he tries to lock up.

  • Creator
    • Scott Gairdner
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Banks
    • Kate Mara
    • Rob Lowe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Scott Gairdner
    • Stars
      • Elizabeth Banks
      • Kate Mara
      • Rob Lowe
    • 19User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes10

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    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Pizzaz Miller
    • 2015
    Kate Mara
    Kate Mara
    • Chrysalis Tate
    • 2015
    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Dazzle Novak
    • 2015
    Will Forte
    Will Forte
    • Rad Cunningham…
    • 2015
    Scott Gairdner
    Scott Gairdner
    • Additional Voices
    • 2015
    Cree Summer
    Cree Summer
    • Additional Voices…
    • 2015
    Tommy Blacha
    Tommy Blacha
    • Additional Voices
    • 2015
    John O'Hurley
    John O'Hurley
    • Vex Mullery
    • 2015
    Carlos Alazraqui
    Carlos Alazraqui
    • Jericho, Helix Salazito…
    • 2015
    Ryan Perez
    Ryan Perez
    • Clerk…
    • 2015
    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Charisma Miller…
    • 2015
    Peter Serafinowicz
    Peter Serafinowicz
    • Nocturne von Groff
    • 2015
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Commander Blade H. Tate
    • 2015
    Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon
    • Panache Miller
    • 2015
    Kevin McDonald
    Kevin McDonald
    • Accoutrement Miller…
    • 2015
    Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe
    • Mayor Eo Jaxxon
    • 2015
    Paul F. Tompkins
    Paul F. Tompkins
    • Kitch Legstrong
    • 2015
    Justin Roiland
    Justin Roiland
    • 2015
    • Creator
      • Scott Gairdner
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    10kurobakura

    My Moonbeam City Review

    I really adore this show. Not only the artwork but it is actually funny. The voice cast and the characters are wonderful. Especially Rad, who is has to be my favorite from the show. Each episode they have aired so far, it always put a smile on my face.

    This show really does deserves a second season. Not because I want one but to explain more about not only the series itself but we know a lot about the background of all the characters except for Rad. We need to see more of his back-story.

    To be honest, I find it a lot better than Archer and I like Archer as well.
    10kozlorog

    This is NOT an Archer clone

    I read a lot of reviews about this show. Different websites, different authors, but each of them has a core idea: Moonbeam City is an Archer clone and it's not funny. I'm addressing all of you who think so. What the hell are you thinking? Where are those similarities to Archer? I'll answer for you. Where are none.

    Let's start with the most important component of these shows. Humor.

    Humor in Archer based mainly on dialog flows, relationship between people and various spy movies cliché's. Archer has very little of visual gags and lack of visual humor at all. That's not an issue, though. Archer keeps realism bar on a sensible level. I would say, Archer has English humor.

    Moonbeam city humor is complete opposite. It doesn't give a damn about relationships nor dialogs. It entertains us with absurd situations, mad people blathering senseless pathos and logic from 80- s movies. We laugh about one-line phrases covered in tons of out of place pseudo- pathos, rather than diаlog swordplay. Moonbeam city knows nothing about realism. I say, it has American humor.

    Next elements are not as relevant as humor, so I'll keep it short:

    Atmosphere: Archer has an office atmosphere. Colleagues in a confined space. Place changes, yeah (ISIS office, Mansion, Airship, Train), and we observe communication between well known people.

    Moonbeam city has Wild Night atmosphere. Never at the same spot, introducing new characters each episode, beautiful sunsets and neon nights.

    Characters: Archer - Office workers. Moonbeam City - police dorks.

    Based on: Archer - Spy movies (mostly James Bond) Moonbeam City - 80's movies.

    Where are similarities? What makes Moonbeam city being a clone of Archer? Jerky Cool Male Lead? Then half of marvel movies are clones of each others.

    Moonbeam city is funny, when you don't expect same type of humor as from Archer. Chill, will ya?
    6hiram_hill

    Nice if you want to turn your brain off.

    I watched it because of the band Night Club. It's kinda funny. It's a nice show to watch once and turn your brain off to. A way to distract yourself from your own existential crises.

    The characters are bland and flat. Dazzle is the pretentious jock. Pizazz Miller is like Cuddy from House M. D. or Jan from The Office. Chrysalis is the every-man. Rad is the conformist "non-conformist".

    It's understandable that it wasn't renewed for a second season. It's impossible for there to be any meaningful overarching plot. Don't go into it expecting something grand and thought provoking. It's something to pick up and put away after you're done with it.
    10scottjeansonne

    If you love Archer/Frisky Dingo/Sea lab/...

    Similar humor sensibilities to adult cartoons mentioned in summary title. Love the subtle jokes as well as 80/90s cultural references. Not a show with universal appeal but do not think this is what they are going for. Rob Lowe's voice and acting sensibilities really add to the humor. This was one of the first shows I've watched in a while and caught myself laughing out loud. If they can keep this level of humor going even for one season, this will definitely become another cult guilty pleasure series to add to my list. I would not be surprised if it does not make it past the first season due to this being a very specific type of humor that is likely not to gain many fans beyond those who already love this type of adult toon comedy.
    9joshgst

    MoonBeam City is pretty good

    Hi my name is Josh an I recently started watching Moonbeam City about a week ago. I'll be honest I thought this would be a awful idiotic show that only last about 10 episodes and that it was just a spin off of Ugly Americans. But once again I've judged a book by its cover or in this case show. At first I thought it would be stupid because it look like one of those TV shows about a neo futuristic city whose protagonist was very weird.Honestly the show is pretty good, but I feel like it's the type of show you would see on Adult swim than Comedy Central. Anyway, for the people who have seen the commercials, trailers, or even read my comment an our curious about the show I recommend it but if you don't like the first episodes try the next ones they're all good it just depends on your opinion. The overall plot is hilarious because it involves "Dazzle Novak" the top cop in the Moonbeam Police Force whose is narcissistic and incompetent at his job but is a funny protagonist when he parties, fights, and holds raves. He always in competition with his Rival Rad and cursed out by his Police Chief Pizazz Miller. I really appreciate how interesting the show is with their advance technology, constant parties, sexual comedy, and the constant hazing of Rad. I personally like all the episodes except for #4 but that's just my personal opinion, however it was cool that Patrick Warburton guest star.

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    Parody
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    Animation
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    Comedy
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    Mystery
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    Sci-Fi

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    • Trivia
      The artistic style of the show is an homage to American illustrator and poster artist Patrick Nagel (November 25, 1945- February 4, 1984), whose art was featured on the cover of Duran Duran's 1982 album "Rio."
    • Connections
      Referenced in Comedy Central Roasts: Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016)

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Город лунного луча
    • Production companies
      • Olive Bridge Entertainment
      • Titmouse
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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