Big mouth has returned for another season . This unique animated series is never without controversy as the sexualization of minors has been an issue for some of the potential viewers. However it’s important to remember that this show is not designed specifically to be an oversexualization of miners, but an honest account of the journey the creators took through childhood, and all-and-all a fresh look at what children go through. That being said, if the topic is too inappropriate for you, I would totally understand if you left this article right now
So you guys still here? Great, let’s jump into the review. As always we talk about the subject with regard to story, acting, and overall!
Story 7/10
This season of the series tackles the concept of the fine line between love and hate. With the introduction of the brand new monster the Love Bug and the Hate Worm. While the show has dealt with the concept of love in the past, this season seems to be saying that most of those relationships were based primarily on lust or something a little bit less than love.
We are specifically introduced to 3 new monsters. Not everyone gets a Love Bug, which showcases that not everybody gets to enjoy the journey of true love. Jay himself specifically deals with 3 possible love interests this season, but no Love Bug. While I honestly feel like Jay’s relationships take a center stage this season, if not at least a little bit more. That’s why him not receiving his own Love Bug as well. However, the show has made a really good point in the past by commenting in the past that Jay doesn’t have monsters because he is his own monsters and therefore does not require a mythological analog for his emotions and feelings.
While the season does feel a bit different than prior seasons of the show, it’s still performs it’s traditional style by making you feel a little bit awkward, as it also shows some moments that match up to you own childhood. You can look at them and either say “Yeah that was me..” or “Thank God that wasn’t me!” At the end of the series though, the true fact remains that at least you’re no longer a child. You’re a fully grown adult and you’ve escaped at least most of this stuff. With the exception of maybe the Shame Wizard from time to time.
Acting 8/10
Of course the whole main cast is a great job as they always do. They showcase their journeys quite well, but I’d like to give a bigger shout out to Missy, played by Ayo Edebiri, who deeply digs into hate this season. This is a journey the character hasn’t had the chance to express prior, so it was interesting seeing how this story went. This was another great journey for this character having last year gone through the “Code Switching” storyline which we thought beautifully and respectfully re-casted the voice actor.
Matthew, played by Andrew Rannells, also had a very interesting journey this season but I don’t want to spoil any of it by going into depth during this review. It’s interesting seeing him balance his feelings with the facts going on around him.
Lastly lets talk about Nick Kroll who pulls double duty this season playing Nick Birch and himself in the season finale. It’s interesting seeing a live action player standing in a world of animation, but the series did a great job with the reveal.
Overall 8/10
The series is incredibly gross, we never lose the raunchiness of it. Again, though, it is a show about very young children talking about sex. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of puberty. For that reason a lot of people are just not going to like it. So the series might not be for you. For the people who would like it though, it’s a hilarious comedy of errors that tells the journey of growing up.
Conner’s Final thought
Of all the seasons this might very well be the least raunchiest, and the most emotional. A lot of people have been complaining specifically because of this online. They say that the show has lost sight of what it used to be. I disagree. It’s a show about the journey that children go through as they grow up. They are going to travel through many levels and stages of puberty. I think it does a great job showcasing a difference and further journey as they get older.
Also I would like to showcase that the Christmas special was my favorite episode, primarily because of the puppet hormone monsters. Holy shit how amazingly it was.
I could have done without seeing Santa’s penis… but it was a promise they made, and a promise they kept.
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