Adult Swim’s The Jellies is surprisingly refreshing and will hopefully stick around.
While that logline may be the perfect breakdown ofThe Jellies!, this show has surprising range.
If the show has any sort of agenda, its to spin off nostalgia in absurd ways.
It also just so happens to revolve around a family of jellyfish.
The premise ofThe Jellies!isnt anything extraordinary.
A family of jellyfish took in a human baby, Cornell, and hes now 16 years old.
It focuses on stories within this universe.
Theres a real earnestness present to the storytelling that goes a long way here, too.
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The surreal storytelling also has some amazing animation to fall back on.
Production images simply dont do this show justice.
Its another series in Augenblick Studios (Superjail!, Ugly Americans) long line of animated homeruns.
Sprawling title cards punctuate the beginning of each episode like gorgeous graffiti.
Theres exceptional music, and the bulk of it is by inspired original works coming right from Tyler.
Its a good contrast between seasoned voice talent and more raw styles.
Or Xzibits teleportation powers that lead to dozens of civilians getting mercilessly riddled with bullets.
Thats this show in a nutshell, and its perfectly content with that.
Its satisfying to see how comfortableThe Jellies!is in its own weird shoes.
It feels like its interested in getting to characters and stories at its own pace.
This is a big, weird universe that only becomes more interesting.
If nothing else, its just a beautiful show to look at.
Being a fan of cephalopods has finally paid off!
Rating:
4 out of 5
