# The Cuphead Show! (2022)

> Impulsive Cuphead and his cautious brother Mugman tumble through short, slapstick misadventures in this animated spin-off of the hit video game.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/86844

## Facts

- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 36
- Episode runtime: 14 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, comedy, family
- Created by: Dave Wasson
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Tru Valentino, Frank Todaro, Joe Hanna, Cristina Milizia, Chris Wylde, Rick Zieff, Wayne Brady, Kimberly Brooks
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10611608/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: breezy, joyful, whimsical, playful, energetic

## What critics say

Audiences broadly consider the series a positive, joyful animated comedy with striking hand-drawn animation and memorable characters.

## Synopsis

Cuphead Show! (2022) is an American animated comedy series created by Dave Wasson for Netflix, adapted from the hit video game Cuphead. Its protagonists are the impulsive Cuphead and his cautious but persuadable brother Mugman, who are pulled into a string of brisk, self-contained misadventures across three seasons of short episodes. Voice cast members Tru Valentino and Frank Todaro play the Bee Cops and the Radio Announcer, and Joe Hanna voices Sal, with the Devil standing out as a scene-stealing comic presence. Each episode thrives on rubber hose slapstick, sharp physical gags, and the push and pull between a reckless older brother and a timid sibling who keeps him honest. Drawing on the game's hand-inked 1930s-inspired look, the show is bright, energetic, and buoyant, with a jaunty score that keeps the mood light. Its shape is simple: a family-friendly, all-ages cartoon that suits kids and adults alike. Fans of Adventure Time, Gravity Falls and Regular Show will find a similar playful, absurdist spirit, though the video game roots give it a distinct identity of its own.

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