"The Boondocks" (2005) TV series 2005-????

Creator:

Aaron McGruder

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

6 November 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Drama

Plot:

Based on the comic strip, Huey and Riley move away from the city and out to the suburbs with their irascible grandfather. Biting socio-political commentary ensues.

Plot Keywords:

Interracial Relationship | Adult Humor | Satire | Racism | African American

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Jan. 2	11:30 PM	TOON	Or Die Trying	#2.1
Sun. Jan. 3	12:00 AM	TOON	Attack of the Killer King-fu Wolf Bitch	#2.9
Sun. Jan. 10	12:00 AM	TOON

Cast

Regina King	...	Huey Freeman / ... (31 episodes, 2005-2008)
John Witherspoon	...	Robert 'Granddad' Freeman / ... (29 episodes, 2005-2008)
Gary Anthony Williams	...	Uncle Ruckus / ... (29 episodes, 2005-2008)
Cedric Yarbrough	...	Tom Dubois / ... (28 episodes, 2005-2008)
Jill Talley	...	Sarah Dubois / ... (28 episodes, 2005-2008)
Gabby Soleil	...	Jazmine Dubois (28 episodes, 2005-2008)

Runtime:

20 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

USA:TV-MA | Canada:18+ (tv rating) | Australia:MA | Canada:13+ (Quebec) (DVD rating) | Argentina:18 | UK:18

Company:

Adelaide Productions

Trivia:

The word "Boondocks" derives from the Tagalog word "bundok" which means "mountain". The word came into American use after the Philippine-American War when returning military personnel used the term. It became a slang word for suburban or rural areas.

Quotes:

Riley Freeman: Gangstalicious got shot!
Robert 'Granddad' Freeman: Again?
Riley Freeman: We got to do something!
Huey Freeman: I've got an idea! Why don't we go to college so we don't end up like Gangstalicious?

Soundtrack:

The Boondocks Theme

The most outstanding animated series of this day.

In a day, of all we can hope for is reruns of beloved classics, and some of the dumbest crap-anime to brainwash young children, there is one that truly gets it right : The Boondocks.

Animation wise, it is the best looking show in syndication. It has a sharp blend of realism, with the 'glow' of a cartoon, thrown into nicely painted backgrounds. It sets the mood of McGruder's comics perfectly.

As a comedy, it features off-the-wall insanity, hilarious expressions, and well written 'stupidity'. Something that the old Simpsons used to do. Something that the old Simpsons didn't used to do, though, is make a grand statement about the African American culture, and the modern world today. Both the comedy and drama elements are carried out beautifully.

I can't name one character that sucks. All of them are heartwarming in their own way...and heartwarming in 'Boondocks' terms, to be more specific. Huey, Riley, Grandad, Uncle Ruckus, Ed the 3rd, and so on. I couldn't pick a bad one if I tried.

And not mentioning, the caliber of the voice acting is superb, as well. Regina King, John Witherspoon, and Cedric Yarbrough are just a few names that grace us each week. Not to mention the now and then Charlie Murphy, and the BMF himself...Samuel L. Jackson.

Compare this show to other shows. Become rational, if you are not, for an hour. Pull your head out of yourself, if it is there, for one hour. This is entertainment at its finest.