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China, IL

  • TV Series
  • 2008–2015
  • TV-14
  • 22m
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7.1/10
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China, IL (2008)
AnimationComedy

Steve and Frank Smith are brothers who teach the history department in the worst university in America.Steve and Frank Smith are brothers who teach the history department in the worst university in America.Steve and Frank Smith are brothers who teach the history department in the worst university in America.

  • Creators
    • Brad Neely
    • Daniel Weidenfeld
    • Dan Pasternack
  • Stars
    • Brad Neely
    • Greta Gerwig
    • Hulk Hogan
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    • Creators
      • Brad Neely
      • Daniel Weidenfeld
      • Dan Pasternack
    • Stars
      • Brad Neely
      • Greta Gerwig
      • Hulk Hogan
    • 14User reviews
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    9chefty3210

    Amazing Show

    This is one of the few shoes I currently watch that if canceled, I would be extremely upset. At times, it comes off as a little weird but that is part of the beauty of the show. The voices are really well done and it is really easy to connect with the characters despite the very short run time. The creators have managed to pack 15 minutes with an amazing amount of quality humor that can appeal to a wide array of audiences while at the same time maintaining an great flow and plot lines that are easy to follow. When I watch this show, I get the impression that it is actually longer then it is due to the amount of depth that is explored in each episode. Steve and Baby Cakes are my favorite, listen for the raps Baby Cakes does. They are pretty good. I give this show a 9 because there is always room for improvement, but really the only thing I want to see continued/changed is increasing the run time and keeping the episodes coming.
    8nasdagoodshepherd

    One of the funniest shows on Adult Swim...EVER!

    China, Il is considered to be one of my favorite Adult Swim animated shows I have ever watched in my life. It's about 2 college professors, Steve (The coolest professor in college) and Frank (The guy who is Steve's brother, and wants to get some attention from anyone and get laid) and 2 college students, Pony (A Mexican girl who sometimes has dating issues) and Baby Cakes (A grown man with austim and has a baby for a face) going on sorts of mishaps along with The Dean, (One of the strongest men on the face of Illinois and sometimes a little corrupted towards anything and anyone.) other college professors and students. I do mind the cheap animation and also the great parts of animation ( characters moving in fantasic soild animation) the songs and music are fun to listen and the writing is sweet. Give this one a 8.8/10
    10wndsr-24750

    Fantastic

    If you enjoy surreal and witty animation with interesting art direction watch this show.
    8FlixFixer

    Love it! This is for the crazy people.

    One of my favorite animated shows! I would actually give the first season 8 stars and the second one 9 stars, taken together 8 stars.

    You do have to have a very open mind and a miles deep appreciation for the zany, the wacky, the absurd - then you'll adore China, IL.

    The animation style is deceptively simple yet very effective. That's hard to pull off! The voice actors are superb and seem to have a lot of fun. I'm weird enough to admit that I have a bit of a crush on Pony Merks :)

    Not for Ronald Reagan, traditional values loving conservatives - that's for sure ;) If you're of that persuasion don't watch it. If you like shows such as South Park, Archer or Ugly Americans (by the same creator!) absolutely give it a go, you won't regret it!

    The first season's episodes are rather short (about 11 minutes each). The second season consists of episodes of around twenty minutes length and feels better written (slightly) and better paced. I heavily regret that there isn't a third season!

    A highly original, smart, totally crazy show that dragged me in immediately!
    10kyschumann

    Amazing show. Had to give it a 10 because if all the initial bad ratings.

    Let me first off say that if you love both Rick and Morty and Bojack Horseman, you'll love this.

    This show is an art -- first of all, in it's art style -- and also it's colors. It's dark, drabby, bleak, and it fits perfectly with its perfectly cut Dark Humor. It's nihilistic optimistic; always showing and focusing on the good. Each episode displays some sort of concept, so intelligently and humorously - wether it be religion in education/government, an insecure professor's attempt at giving a perfect lecture, or about republicans vs democrats in their proud conflict that they forget to focus on helping what's best for the people. The characters are well written, and lovable even, too. It shows a group of friends amongst the school faculty and students, each who are special and commits flavor to the show. Two of them are the professors, brothers, Steve who's charismatic, wise, cool, a bit cocky, and has a great voice -- and Frank being an insecure dork with a whiney voice, always looking to exploit others for his low self-esteem. And another main character is a girl named Pony, who's a senior that hangs out with them, and is witty, smart, charismatic like Steve and gets along with him closely, but also shy and a but self-conscious. This show is addicting, and binge-watch worthy.

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      There's a restaurant that Frank goes to called Chilibee's. Chilibee's takes a play on Chili's and Applebee's and the logo being a bee looking like Chili's signature logo.
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      Edited into Creative Continuity: Adult Swim (2015)

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Китай, Иллинойс
    • Production companies
      • Neely Comics
      • Titmouse
      • Williams Street
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