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Season 1 – Future Man

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Janitor Josh Futturman leads a pretty boring life, spending much of his time playing video games when he's not working. Things change, though, when he beats a video game that the rest of the world has given up on, thinking it was unbeatable. After he defeats the game, mysterious visitors from the future appear. They put the world in danger, and Josh is the only person who can save it. He assembles a team to assist him as he travels through time, completing various missions as he does whatever he can to try to save Earth from the extraterrestrial visitors.
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Critics Consensus

Future Man's nostalgia-driven premise is elevated by the cast's compelling chemistry and a sense of humor just dumb enough to lighten the sci-fi load.

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Eric Thurm AV Club 11/30/2017
The fact that I've grown to like these characters enough that I wouldn't mind spending a few more hours with them. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 11/21/2017
Sometimes, I can laugh just looking at Eliza Coupe's face. The former star of "Happy Endings," originally from New Hampshire, seems to have wryness and absurdity built into her physiognomy. Go to Full Review Karen Han The Daily Beast 11/20/2017
There's a level to which the show is progressive - and truly funny! - but that self-awareness only extends to whichever meme is being lampooned in that moment. Otherwise, the jokes now feel woefully mistimed. Go to Full Review Dylan Ford Cultured Vultures 10/08/2019
The chemistry between the main cast is apparent in their comedic timing and the warmth of their relationships. By season's end, Josh, Tiger, and Wolf come together as a team, with each character feeling human and fully-formed. Go to Full Review Jacob Oller Paste Magazine 08/27/2018
Future Man's present is strong enough that it deserves to live on-and, if nothing else, there's at least one man in it with an amazing comic future ahead of him. Go to Full Review Allegra Frank Polygon 07/13/2018
Maybe Future Man doesn't recreate the actual gaming experience so well. But the part about being a fan and surrounding yourselves with other people who get your love, share it and appreciate it? That's on the money. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dano D @RT91367000 6d Truly one of the most criminally underrated things in media. A lot to love and enjoy and some things youll miss so multiple watches is great. It even has deep and emotionally touching moments . And a perfect end . I dont think id change anything about it. Its oerfect and i think one of the best series there is and more people need to see it and give it a real chance . See more Daddy M @daddymooch Apr 24 This show is rated mature or rated R to the prudes crying about it. For any normal person this show is one of the best obsurd shows out there. See more Penny S @RT90454473 Nov 22 I put this on as a bit of light viewing this afternoon. It was ok until, excited at winning the video game level, he drops his trousers whilst sitting at the console and is clearly masturbating. Not funny! Not needed! Don’t let your kids watch it! See more Hal G @RT16553388 06/30/2025 This show is so bad it's good, it feels like you're watching a B-movie with a cult following that nobody told you about. The first two seasons were wild and hilarious, lots of 'dumb' jokes but they don't pretend like they're not dumb jokes, they dial into the ridiculous of it all and it works. If you like video games, sci-fi, and crass humor you'll probably love this show. Unfortunately the show went off the rails in the third season but the first two seasons are gold. See more David W @Sternhammer 12/17/2024 An absolutely hilarious love letter to sci-fi with a great script and chemistry between the characters. Thoroughly enjoyable. Roll on season 2. See more Regal R @RT96555783 12/04/2024 70/100 - this shows story is doodoo but they are great at shock value (most of the time) and the references are solid. See more Read all reviews
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Howard Overman

Creator

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Futturman

Eliza Coupe

Tiger

Derek Wilson

Wolf

Haley Joel Osment

Dr. Stu Camillo

Keith David

Doctor Kronish

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Pilot Janitor Josh Futturman feels stuck in his dead-end job so he spends a lot of time playing unbeatable video game "Biotic Wars"; after he beats the game, mysterious visitors from the future appear, endangering the world -- and only Josh can save it. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Herpe: Fully Loaded In 1969 Josh, Tiger and Wolf launch a mission to infiltrate a fraternity party and prevent Dr. Kronish from contracting herpes, but the destruction they've left in their wake catches up with them. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 14, 2017 A Riphole in Time When Tiger and Wolf decide it's time for Dr. Kronish to die, Josh reluctantly agrees to help but ultimately finds himself caught in Tiger and Wolf's sights after realizing he can't go through with it. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 14, 2017 A Fuel's Errand Following the disastrous assassination attempt on Dr. Kronish, Tiger and Wolf kick Josh off the mission; when their Time Travel Device is compromised, Josh agrees to try to get them more fuel if they let him back on the team. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Justice Desserts Tiger, Wolf and Josh work to unmask the Biotics undercover at the Kronish Labs Christmas party; Josh grows closer to co-worker Jeri as she helps him avoid the obsessed policeman hot on his trail. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2017 A B... Job Before Dying With 27 minutes before a bomb explodes in the head of the captured Biotic, Josh, Tiger and Wolf hold a high-stakes interrogation in Josh's bedroom while his unwitting parents host a holiday dinner party downstairs. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Pandora's Mailbox Josh, Tiger and Wolf jump into the future to steal the fuel they desperately need to continue their mission; they are confronted by an unexpected enemy when they arrive at their destination. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Girth, Wind & Fire The end of the mission is in sight as Tiger and Wolf prepare for a final jump into the past, but when Josh's mom is kidnapped he refuses to let Tiger and Wolf leave before mounting a daring rescue to save her. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Operation: Fatal Attraction Convinced he knows how to stop Dr. Kronish for good, Josh commandeers the Time Travel Device and leads the team on a mission into the past, but they have to split up when Wolf goes missing -- leaving Josh to carry out his insane plan alone. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Operation: Natal Attraction Still in the past, Josh desperately tries to change Dr. Kronish's future while not messing up his own; Tiger and Wolf confront each other over his wavering dedication to the cause. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Beyond the TruffleDome Torn apart by internal divisions, the team is scattered throughout history; Tiger and Wolf reckon with the way the mission has changed them and the possibility that they may fail. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Prelude to an Apocalypse Josh discovers that his interference in the past has completely transformed his life -- for the better; Wolf and Tiger deal with the aftermath of their failed mission to the past. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 14, 2017 A Date With Destiny Out of time and options, the team members reconcile that their actions have made everything much worse; they plan a final mission to put an end to Dr. Kronish and the Cure forever. Details

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Future Man — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Howard Overman
Executive Producer
Kyle Hunter, Ariel Shaffir, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matthew Tolmach, James Weaver, Ben Karlin
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (V|D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 14, 2017