Q-Force (2021) User Reviews

Weird

[BoxwoodExpress · 6/10 · 3 September 2021]

Before I start this review, i would just like to say that I'm a bisexual trans guy. Obviously I'm a member of the LGBT community, but obviously not everyone shares the same opinion as me. Some like the show and some won't, and that's fine as long as we respect each other. The initial teaser made the show look atrocious, but the show is a different story.

Summary: Basically a team of secret agents, but the catch is they're all queer.

Writing: Pretty mixed bag. One moment it could be rather serious and poignant, shedding a light on growing up and homophobia. On the other hand, it has that particular brand of milennial humor, gross-out, and LGBT stereotypes galore. There's even a character named Twink for crying out loud. 1/2 I suppose.

Characters: Steve is pretty sympathetic and the first episode made me feel bad for him. I quite like Stat too, mainly her design. Twink is very annoying though and I hate his design. Who names a character Twink? 1/2 again.

Music: One of the tolerable parts of the show. Typical spy jazz akin to James Bond. There's no official theme song because certain cartoons these days can't be bothered to make one. 1/2

Animation: It's not very special, that's all I have to say. I will give props to the art style - at least it doesn't look like a Family Guy ripoff. 1/2

Voice Acting: Another tolerable part of the show. The actors did the best with what they were given and I can appreciate that. 2/2

In conclusion, 6/10. It's not a horrible show, just very mediocre leaning towards okay. I understand the need for all kinds of queer stories, but shows that hinge on yasss queen stereotypes aren't my cup of tea. I just want to be treated like everyone else.

under-rated first season

[ksf-2 · 8/10 · 5 September 2021]

SO under-rated. As of today, only a 5 on imdb. Some funny stuff that they aren't getting credit for... gay jokes, lesbo jokes. They joke about citibank and wells fargo. On the plus side, they swear and tell it like it is. They make un-abashed LGBTQ jokes, and they are who they are. The writers (one plays benji) really catch the fun, (horny) free-spirited people that make up the community. I do feel bad for those who haven't been to WeHo, as there are TONS of weho jokes. They travel to palm springs and other places, even a pride celebration. Gotta love sean hayes and wanda sykes, laurie metcalf and the rest, like gilligan's island. Currently ony one season on the Flix, but i hope they make more! Kind of a gay Archer. It's fun. Party on!

It's actually very funny.

[jujuquimica · 8/10 · 2 September 2021]

Some ppl are just taking it too personal and in the wrong way. I have friends that are just like the characters and also one straight from Ru Paul drag race. Good to have something funny to watch.

Stereotypical? Yes. Entertaining? Hell Yes!

[dnesnagy · 10/10 · 2 September 2021]

I can already see people whine about this show being stereotypical and terrible at representation but I, as a gay man can honestly say : this show is amazingly fun.

Characters are funny, animation looks great, voice acting is great and I don't mind at all how over the top the gay characters are. I'm watching it to be entertained and so far I am 100% getting that.

Silly fun

[ivannano · 7/10 · 12 September 2021]

Doesn't take itself too serious and unlike the 'legitimate' critics, you shouldn't either.

In these times, a fun little show not out to hurt anyone, is perfectly welcome.

I think it's hilarious

[ognisty83 · 10/10 · 2 September 2021]

I know it's based on stereotypes but it's meant to be a joke and I laughed out loud a couple of times especially on Europe Vision episode when they were decoding lyrics and many more times.

I've been depressed for a while now and this series finally made me laugh I hope there will be a second, third etc. Season. Good job!

It's funny and supposed to be a joke.

[jamiekressinger · 7/10 · 2 September 2021]

Blah blah boo hoo it's stereotyping. It hurts my feelings. It's a comedy it's supposed to be funny. And if your giving it a one star it's probably because it is spot on and your feelings got a tiny bump.

God when will people grow up and start getting the fact that life can be a little tough and crying every time you don't like something isn't the answer. However luckily for the you you have a remote control and can simply turn it off.

The trailer was absolute garbage, but the show is petty great

[marischmm · 10/10 · 2 September 2021]

I actually had a lot of fun watching it and laughed out loud multiple times. The characters grow on you after only a few episodes. Of course some jokes fall flat, which where the only ones shown in the trailer, but most of em have good built up and don't include stereotypes. It feels like a great mix of parody and slice of life. If you're looking for something serious tho, that's not it. It has it's moments of seriousness, which are executed, but being funny is the main focus of the show, which it did very well in my opinion. Would love to get another season.

Q-Forced?

[brotkernmehl · 6/10 · 2 September 2021]

You know that feeling of curiosity when a show only gets ratings on either end of the spectrum? Yeah, me too. So, I watched the first two episodes.

If you are like me: not offended by LGBTQ themes, but neither care too much then Q-Force is only a mediocre show. Just the discourse around a show is not enough to justify its existence. And this is really what Q-Force is. It's meant to either rile up or make people feel morally superior.

Underneath is a cast of OK characters that I don't see developing much depth. I chuckled at some of the jokes, like the Tracy Chapman one in the first episode. Some or many of the jokes I might have missed being not the target audience, YMMV. Story wise it's aimed at young teens I guess? Kind of flashy, fast paced but also kind of flat. Animation is good.

If you want to get riled up or instill a sense of moral superiority, then this might be for you. If you want to kick back on the couch after a long day, then go find something else with a bit more quality. It really isn't bad though, just not good either.

Q-Force will probably run for a couple more seasons if it doubles down on the social issues and then gets discarded on the pile of shows nobody remembers.

All of these 10/10 say it's funny but I only laughed once

[shadowrunnerrded · 3/10 · 5 September 2021]

I tried watching the show but I had to push myself to stick with episode one, that's already a bad sign. I only chuckled then laughed once, at the end of the first episode.

I'm not looking for another Big Man Japan but in show form, to sit through a bunch of boring just to get the laugh at the end... and before you start saying that I'm over sensitive, I don't think I would have been able to watch all of Drawn together or Big Mouth and love them I was too sensitive.

This was just boring, admit it already the 10/10 people are probably the same that gave Hoops 10/10, god that one was just as boring and trying to be in your face so friggin much

Kudos to those that could power through more than one episode but if something is truly good I shouldn't have to power through any episodes to like it.

Loved it!

[Dinosaurkai12345 · 10/10 · 2 September 2021]

1 would 100% recommend 'Q Force'. Its really funny and the animation is quite good and the characters are surprisingly likeable.

Ive seen some reviews talking about the stereotype and homophobia but its obviously meant to be a joke. As a lesbian myself i though the jokes were pretty funny and the stereotypes were spot on.

Like a gay Archer

[brucebigelow-10873 · 7/10 · 2 September 2021]

If you like animated action/spy shows and aren't a self loathing closeted homosexual or a woke non homosexual who feels they have to be offended on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community you'll probably like it.

Sure there are the gay stereotypes but seriously how many gay people have you met that fit the stereotype? I'm betting quite a few.

Anyway just watch it. You may like it. If you're straight it won't turn you gay. Or it might. Can they do that now? I feel if you "turn gay" there's a high probability that you were already gay to begin with.

Unfunny stereotyping boredom

[FilmsCanChangeTheWorld · 1/10 · 3 September 2021]

If this show were made 20 years ago it may have passed when we were desperate for LGBTQIA+ content but the world of queer representation has developed a lot since then. Q-Force sets it back. Regardless of the gay cliches, the story itself was boring, the comedy wasn't funny, the characters were dull and the animation quality was blah.

What gets me in these reviews is the people who liked this show are offended by the people who are offended by it. Chill. We don't all have to enjoy what you enjoy and no one is saying you shouldn't enjoy this. I just didn't because it was a disaster from my perspective.

Why the hate?

[ninirose · 8/10 · 3 September 2021]

It is an animated comedy.

Yes it has stereotypes but it's all supposed to be a joke.

It's not that deep.

Not too bad, could've gone a little further

[dpoland-76589 · 7/10 · 3 September 2021]

Kinda funny, fully silly and definitely enjoyable. I do feel they kept it a tad to clean though for a fully adult show and it's a tad too adult to be for the younger crowds.

It's highly entertaining reading some of the ridiculous hate on here as well! ; )

Q-Force looks good and I'm gonna watch it.

[naheanalzaman-20247 · 10/10 · 2 September 2021]

I hate to break it to you guys but Q force isn't the big thing standing between us and queer liberation.

You guys are acting like a show about twinks is the reason that homophobia exist.

News flash homophobes were already homophobes before the trailer dropped

"makes us all look bad" cool, why would we care about what straight people think of us?

"well i don't act like that" cool you don't have to relate to every single queer character in media

The problem comes from the fact that you think that bc you don't act like that you are better than the people that do.

Legitimately funny and entertaining.

[darcynader · 7/10 · 3 September 2021]

Don't go in expecting Archer. Get ready for stories that lean all the way in to stereotypes and woke culture. And yeah, it's a pretty alright show with great voice acting and enough genuine humour to make it worth a watch.

Watch it

[JeanFlores-Dickens · 8/10 · 19 September 2021]

Great show, funny, gay, stereotypical and totally worth it, the more gay shows that we have the merrier.

I hope a season 2 comes along.

Fun!

[valemas · 7/10 · 20 September 2021]

It was better than I would've expected. The characters are likeable, the animation good, and the storyline entertaining.

If you like uncomplicated fun, give it a watch!

give it a goddamn chance

[danielbarkp · 18 October 2021]

What the hell is wrong with you people, its an ok show why all the hate, geez

its just as good as any toon adult comedy, I laughed pretty hard with my friends watching this, I give it a strong 7.5 but Im putting the score up cause it dont deserve this flack.

Pretty good gay cartoon

[CartoonMan2020 · 5/10 · 12 September 2021]

It's nothing to write home about, but it's not bad. I laughed often enough to keep watching the whole season, but it's not much more than that. Lots of complaints about stereotypes for some reason. Have these people never seen tv before? All shows have stereotypes! It's Part of what makes them funny!

It's hilarious and some well deserved LGBT representation in the spy genre

[felicimi · 10/10 · 3 September 2021]

Everyone's saying it plays too hard into stereotypes but thing is, stereotypes are there for a reason. I know at least 3 lesbians that perfectly match characters from the bbq episode. I've never seen a wlw relationship with this much care put into it on tv before

It's a show written by queer people, casting queer people, for queer people and I love it.

Not that bad

[leqso-qoqosadze · 7/10 · 4 September 2021]

Well, i have mixes feelings about this show. Is it offensive? NO! Is is stereotipical? Obviously! Some moments are really funny, some are pretty unnecessary but this is kind of a show that u watch in a day. I just do not get why did they literally cut off trans people from the series, like there is zero representation! In concusion, this show is dumb but funny and i do not know about everyone else but i am looking forward for another season.

HORRIBLE SHOW! Happy it's canceled

[MAGALUV · 1/10 · 3 July 2022]

None of the so called jokes were funny. A bunch a lame stereotypes that died out in the 1990's. Hated all of the characters and the messages were hypocritical. So happy this was canceled and it NEVER should've been created in the first place. Wake up people this was insulting to gay people more than it was helpful. PANDERING at it's finest. THANK GOD IT'S GONE BUH-BYE!

Surprisingly Good

[joshyjay92 · 8/10 · 17 December 2021]

It starts off seeming intensely corny, but ends up actually being pretty entertaining. And the animation is very well-done and detailed for a television series.