Dan Vs.

Dan vs. is a hilarious family friendly show that isn't all about the good guy winning or hero saving the day but instead it's about a short angry man who gets revenge on absolutely everything and anything! You'll find you're self getting more into Dan's antics as the episodes go on because each character is so unique and funny, there are no "filler" episodes either, and each episode feels fresh and new with occasional reoccurring characters and areas. My favorite part of the show is at the end when Dan has gotten his revenge (on his usually innocent victims) and is at home about to relax when karma comes and ruins his day, no matter how many times Dan wants to ruin someones life (or actually ruins someones life) life always comes back and smacks him back down. Which is funny for adults to watch and good for children watching because revenge is never right! (such BS) It has also an amazing fandom on tumblr and Facebook! you should go check out the official Dan vs. Facebook page, it's run by Dan himself!

You will either love or hate this show ...there is no in between. Slightly offensive, ridiculously hilarious, and unequivocally brilliant...I can't say enough about this show. The writing is everything, the voice actors are amazing, and all in all not a moment of my precious time was wasted watching - every minute was well spent and worth it. This show is shamefully UNDERRATED and better than most cartoons ever hoped to be.

What I love about Dan Vs. is the maintenance of its writing quality through each episode. Rather than what's expected from viewers, the writers often take the series in a whole different direction, tackling such concepts as "The Wolf-Man" or "The Catburglar", so the show is unexpected and refreshing. Not only that, but surely (even though you may not be a rampaging jerk hellbent on vengeance in regards to everything you deem has wronged you), we can all relate to Dan's shenanigans one way or another.

You basically have the three main characters: Dan (voice-talented Curtis Armstrong), his friend Chris (Dave Foley), and Chris' wife Elise (Paget Brewster). Dan is an anti-hero in his own right and easily becomes one of the most hilarious characters on the show. Chris is a pushover known for his excessive eating and some of the humor stems from this fact. Elise often disapproves of Chris' constant aiding of Dan's schemes, but will occasionally join in if she has something to gain by it (as is the case in the pilot episode). This keeps the episodes varied and adds a touch of adventure to them.

The jokes are cleverly-written and - since the show was originally intended to be a live-action sitcom - you get that same sort of vibe in them, mainly stemming from Dan's witty intelligence... or a lack thereof. (Though you really have to love Dan's social commentaries.) While the character designs are great (particularly the main characters), the animation (which is done entirely in Flash) is occasionally shoddy and would need some improvement. Other than that, the show is generally visually-appealing and manages to pull off quite nicely.

I first viewed this show after seeing several promos of it back during the beginning of 2011, when The Hub was a fairly new network. Most often, people tend to skip this show in favor of The Hub's more prominent programming - such as My Little Pony. While I hold no grudge against these shows in particular, I would recommend thinking "outside the box" and giving this one a try. Not the best cartoon by any means, but one that manages to surpass other recent releases.

Dan vs. is very original and entertaining. The characters are very familiar to views because we all know someone that takes EVERYTHING personally. Thankfully, most of those people just go thru life sulking and unhappy. Dan, on the other hand, takes it to the next level and plots real revenge. His buddy Chris, who's laid back and mostly cares about his next meal, is always along for the ride, usually as a chaperon to Dan's antics. This show is very funny and even kid-safe. Dan is a human version of Daffy Duck run amuck, and Chis is the easy-going, if not as clever, Bugs. I miss the old days when cartoons were witty and smart without resorting to shock value. Curses to The Simpsons and Family Guy.

Dan Vs. is a very good show. It is better than anything Seth MacFarlane could come up with. Seriously, Family Guy is a has-been, American Dad! is a never-was, and The Cleveland Show is just plain pathetic/racist. Dan Vs. reminds me of the great turn of the century animated series. This includes Duckman, Dr. Katz, early Family Guy, Dilbert, Mission Hill, Father of the Pride, Pinky and the Brain, The Critic, Stressed Eric, Clerks, Home Movies, Game Over, The Oblongs, Baby Blues, etc. It is curious that it is on The HUB, which mainly targets children. I guess it is one of those shows like Eeerie, Indiana. They appear to be kids shows, but if you watch it, you will know they are definitely not. Curtis Armstrong is a star on the rise, and Dave Foley and Paget Brewster are already household names. There is plenty of dark humor, as well as subtle socio-political commentary. Mandel and Pearson obviously know their stuff. Great job guys!