I watched the classic serious with aloof fascination, but this was genuinely enjoyable in the more traditional way.
They have upped their game, not only in a chic and vibrant animation style that preserves the iconic looks of the characters but also giving us stories with a more universal relevance so even a limey like me can see myself in it.
The Saudi setting is intact of course as this is central the franchise's identity. We all want the Saudi cartoon show to be good and they delivered a professional job with inriguing, bombastic stories with an appealing substance.
You may hear the term "Middle Eastern South Park" in relation to this and it's not a bad summary. But I think this show actually surpasses South Part quite comfortably with its talent of feeling relevant but not preachy. Of being dynamic but not excessive.
The episodes are somewhat variable, but they do begin well. A half-length study in clan conflict is most reminiscent of the classic shorts.
The donut story was a wild philosophical ride and thrilling too.
The final episode feels a bit..,malicious. It's sad the franchise apparently ends there but a better ending than the movie.
I hoped that we could get some closure about Dana, the film's protagonist but there was none. This show wants to erase the memory of that movie.
They have upped their game, not only in a chic and vibrant animation style that preserves the iconic looks of the characters but also giving us stories with a more universal relevance so even a limey like me can see myself in it.
The Saudi setting is intact of course as this is central the franchise's identity. We all want the Saudi cartoon show to be good and they delivered a professional job with inriguing, bombastic stories with an appealing substance.
You may hear the term "Middle Eastern South Park" in relation to this and it's not a bad summary. But I think this show actually surpasses South Part quite comfortably with its talent of feeling relevant but not preachy. Of being dynamic but not excessive.
The episodes are somewhat variable, but they do begin well. A half-length study in clan conflict is most reminiscent of the classic shorts.
The donut story was a wild philosophical ride and thrilling too.
The final episode feels a bit..,malicious. It's sad the franchise apparently ends there but a better ending than the movie.
I hoped that we could get some closure about Dana, the film's protagonist but there was none. This show wants to erase the memory of that movie.