Q-Force

A gay superspy and his scrappy LGBTQ squad fight to prove themselves to the agency that underestimated them. Today, West Hollywood… tomorrow, the world!

Q-Force (2021) is an American adult animated spy comedy created by Gabe Liedman for Netflix. Steve Maryweather (voiced by Sean Hayes) is a gay superspy who leads a scrappy LGBTQ squad, including Dirk Chunley (Gary Cole), Buck (David Harbour), Stat (Patti Harrison), and V (Laurie Metcalf), all fighting to prove themselves to an agency that has long underestimated them. Wanda Sykes voices Deb and Matt Rogers voices Twink, rounding out a cast that gives the ensemble its bickering rhythm. Each episode builds its story from mission setups, gadget gags, and office politics, with the team stumbling through absurd operations that mock spy movie conventions. The series runs as a single ten-episode season with episodes around twenty-two minutes each, playing as a brash, irreverent romp with crude humor and sharp pop culture jabs. Its tone is campy, raunchy, and affectionate toward its outsider characters, and its themes center on belonging, self-respect, and chosen family. Fans of Archer and The Venture Bros. will find a similar appetite for adult animated spoofing, while viewers who enjoy irreverent LGBTQ comedy will recognize its unapologetic attitude. The show was canceled after its single season, leaving its storylines unfinished.

Reviews were mixed, with audiences finding the irreverent adult animated spy spoof funny in patches but uneven across its ten episodes.

• Archershared adult animated comedy, irreverent spy parody, queer-coded absurdism
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• The Boysshared raunchy adult animated comedy with LGBTQ characters and satirical edge

Created by

Gabe Liedman

Release Date

2021-09-02

Episode runtime

22 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (143)

What is Q-Force about?

A gay superspy and his scrappy LGBTQ squad battle to earn respect from an agency that underestimated them.

What is Q-Force like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Q-Force as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is Q-Force violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Q-Force as mild.

What did critics think of Q-Force?

Reviews were mixed, with audiences finding the irreverent adult animated spy spoof funny in patches but uneven across its ten episodes.

Which shows are like Q-Force?

Shows with a similar feel include Archer, The Venture Bros., and The Boys.

How long is Q-Force?

Q-Force: 1 season, 10 episodes.

Is Q-Force still running?

No, Q-Force was canceled.

Where can I watch Q-Force?

In United States, Q-Force streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.