"The Boondocks" (2005) TV series 2005-????

User Rating:

8.9/10   

Creator:

Aaron McGruder

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

6 November 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy

Plot:

Based on the comic strip, Huey and Riley move away from the city and out to the suburbs with their irascible grandfather. Biting socio-political commentary ensues.

Plot Keywords:

Adult Humor | Radicalism | Interracial Relationship | Racial Stereotype | Racism

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 25

11:30 PM

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Cast

Regina King	...	Huey Freeman / ... (31 episodes, 2005-2008)
John Witherspoon	...	Robert 'Granddad' Freeman / ... (29 episodes, 2005-2008)
Gary Anthony Williams	...	Uncle Ruckus / ... (29 episodes, 2005-2008)
Cedric Yarbrough	...	Tom Dubois / ... (28 episodes, 2005-2008)
Jill Talley	...	Sarah Dubois / ... (28 episodes, 2005-2008)
Gabby Soleil	...	Jazmine Dubois (28 episodes, 2005-2008)

Runtime:

20 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

USA:TV-MA | Canada:18+ (tv rating) | Australia:MA | Canada:13+ (Quebec) (DVD rating) | UK:18 | Argentina:18

Company:

Adelaide Productions

Trivia:

Although Reginald Hudlin helped develop the series, his involvement with the show ended in July 2005 (four months before its premiere) when he was named President of Entertainment for the B.E.T (Black Entertainment Television) network (the very channel that he and McGruder have often lampooned). 'RZA', Ja Rule and Brandy Norwood are among the actors who auditioned for the show.

Quotes:

Huey Freeman: [while shooting at each other with BB guns] Why does it always have to end up like this?
Riley Freeman: Cause you's a bitch.

Soundtrack:

The Boondocks Theme

The most outstanding animated series of this day.

In a day, of all we can hope for is reruns of beloved classics, and some of the dumbest crap-anime to brainwash young children, there is one that truly gets it right : The Boondocks.

Animation wise, it is the best looking show in syndication. It has a sharp blend of realism, with the 'glow' of a cartoon, thrown into nicely painted backgrounds. It sets the mood of McGruder's comics perfectly.

As a comedy, it features off-the-wall insanity, hilarious expressions, and well written 'stupidity'. Something that the old Simpsons used to do. Something that the old Simpsons didn't used to do, though, is make a grand statement about the African American culture, and the modern world today. Both the comedy and drama elements are carried out beautifully.

I can't name one character that sucks. All of them are heartwarming in their own way...and heartwarming in 'Boondocks' terms, to be more specific. Huey, Riley, Grandad, Uncle Ruckus, Ed the 3rd, and so on. I couldn't pick a bad one if I tried.

And not mentioning, the caliber of the voice acting is superb, as well. Regina King, John Witherspoon, and Cedric Yarbrough are just a few names that grace us each week. Not to mention the now and then Charlie Murphy, and the BMF himself...Samuel L. Jackson.

Compare this show to other shows. Become rational, if you are not, for an hour. Pull your head out of yourself, if it is there, for one hour. This is entertainment at its finest.