Dan Vs.

I checked this show out after The Mysterious Mr Enter review it. And I'm glad I did. Dan vs. is one of the most underrated and funny shows I have ever seen. The humor is well thought out and smart. The show unlike a lot of other adult animated cartoons doesn't make a lot of references to real world events which makes it more enjoyable. There's not much more I can say except that it's really funny. Definitely check it out. You won't regret it.

I adored this show when I first saw it a few years ago. I watched the entire show within days and I was so sad when it was over. I heard they're thinking of rebooting it so I just want to put the word out that I LOVE this show. It has so much potential for a reboot, it was ahead of its time in terms of writing, and I know for a fact there is fan interest in the series to this day. VIVA DAN VS

Before I started watching Dan vs, it was just something I saw in commercials but wasn't really interested in. But then one night my brothers and I actually paid attention to one of the ads and we liked it, especially since one of our little brothers is named Daniel, is short, and has black hair. We decided to try it out and we were instantly hooked. Dan vs is hilarious, original, and seriously underrated. Dan comes off as a sociopath but is really just sensitive. VERY sensitive. He just can't get past the annoying things the rest of us just deal with. He's the kind of guy you'd hate in real life, but can't help but love on in the show. With his pushover best friend Chris and Chris' secret agent wife Elise, there's never a dull moment. The dialogue is always funny and clever, and although the story can get pretty out-there sometimes, you don't even mind because the story and characters are so fun to watch. Dan vs's brand of humor may not be for everyone, but you have to give it a try because if you don't, you're depriving yourself of some quality entertainment.

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.

It may not be for everyone, but Dan Vs. has a seriously devoted cult following, and for good reason. It's a show about an angry man who believes that the world is against him. He easily jumps to rash conclusions, and tries to get revenge on anything from the wolfman to Canada. Unlike many other cartoons on air today, Dan Vs. pushes the network censors and doesn't care about having "positive role models" or being "politically correct". This kind of show has not been seen since the 90's. It's humour is different than anything else on TV right now. It's different, but it works. Give this show a try, you may be happily surprised.