Universal Basic Guys

This show laughs in our faces. It's not "horrible" as the current top review suggests. It merely challenges us to find humor in places we regularly would not and dares us to be introspective. Loosen up a bit, maybe laugh, and realize none of us are perfect. I think you'll have a good time.

Incredibly unorthodox and perhaps politically dividing, there are so many things I wish this show weren't and simultaneously appreciate it for being. Again, you'll have a good time if willing to laugh at yourself.

Would have left you at paragraph 1, but the review censory committee demands that I bore you for more characters.

I see that the series is already getting a good amount of hate and I can see why. The art style is unappealing and the jokes can be lackluster. However, there are moments that did give me chuckles and there is some emotion I felt when watching the first two episodes, so, I can tell there's good intentions. The problem is that the series is really dull most of the time and can feel rather boring. At least Krapopolis gets me more hyper active as that show had more going on, and even modern Simpsons is doing a lot with experimentation, so at least I feel something with it. UBG is just mostly restricted and playing it safe, the unappealing art style is not helping either. Being safe doesn't mean it's bad automatically though, as I stated there are still some good jokes. Plus, I can sympathize with some of the characters with their struggles. Do I recommend it though, no, as I stated it's mostly safe and doesn't have much going for it, but if you wanna have a quick laugh while looking into some characters going about their struggles, this might be the show for you.

I'm glad that this show caters to any specific audience. Perhaps this audience is even underserved. It does not cater to me and I enjoy so many genres and so many quirky, crazy, and normal shows. The problem is that before this there was Futurama and The Simpsons and Family Guy and Bob's Burgers. This is definitely not that. From what I can tell this show is trying to write stories that serve the lowest common denominator and written for to an underserved audience, those who are recovering from anesthesia or have undergone a mental trauma. I always have respect for a show that stays true to what it's trying to do and it's trying to be stupid... It achieves that. Animation and voice acting are good though.

I came here to write a scathing review to criticize how awful this is from the previews.

But after watching episode 1, it's not actually as bad as I thought.

It's a good-paced show with decent shock humor and ironic gags.

The writing is severely lacking, however. Overall, it's pretty banal, bland, basic, and boring.

Biggest critique is Hank: the worst character that has been created in the history of characters being created. Seriously, what were the writers thinking? Haha, it's funny because he's dumb and talks in a slow, stupid voice? I have to skip through his scenes because they are too infuriating to suffer through.

All in all, a 5/10. Lots of potential. Let's see if it can be fulfilled.

The show is unoriginal and not funny. It feels like, these days, writers have an idea for a ridiculous animated comedy and Fox or Fx decide, "sure, let's use airtime on that." Universal Basic Guys belongs on YouTube at best. Otherwise, the show is just a total waste of time. It's so not funny that I really wish I hadn't even watched it for 20 minutes. If this show continues long term, it's just another indicator of the dumbification of America. Idiot-driven characters in a plot disconnected from reality entirely...that seems to often be successful in today's TV and streaming climate. Don't waste your time on this one unless you absolutely have nothing else to watch.