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Season 1 – Ultra City Smiths

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88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
The creators of "Robot Chicken" present a mystery series using their unique animation style. The all-star cast of voice actors includes Julian Barratt, Terry O'Quinn, Luis Guzmán, Tim Heidecker, Sunita Mani, Tim Meadows, Bebe Neuwirth, John C. Reilly, Dax Shepard, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Debra Winger, Alia Shawkat and Kurtwood Smith. The plot involves two detectives who must contend with dangerous corruption as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of the last honest politician in their dark city; a group of unlikely suspects emerges -- each with the last name of Smith.

Critics Reviews

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Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly 08/11/2021
A
Simpson was so good in Perpetual Grace, and he stuns here as a wannabe hero who croons through his anxieties. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 07/23/2021
The stop-motion animated series Ultra City Smiths isn't without a certain weird charm, though it is one that defies conventional reasoning... There's something wrong with the whole thing. But perhaps the incongruity is the point. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Paste Magazine 07/22/2021
6.7/10
For the most part, I found myself wishing either that Ultra City Smiths was live-action to better serve the script, or had a more kinetic script that would better match the puppetry potential. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 08/11/2021
4/5
Ultra City Smiths may or may not ultimately be able to pull all the disparate stylistic threads together, but its willingness to throw anything and everything against the wall and see what sticks makes for a fun watch that's full of surprises. Go to Full Review Roger Catlin rogercatlin.com 07/22/2021
Like [Steven Conrad's] other shows, I revel in it even as I fear it may have been created only for me. (But maybe it's for you, too). Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 07/22/2021
It's smart and funny and out there and I feel like his regulars must both trust and adore him and appreciate that they are given the opportunity to do something different. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Susan E @RT13677127 10/10/2022 NOW this is a fresh and exciting show! Dolls!! Yes I said Dolls - with stop animation this one is truly unique and truly worth watching. Voices like Bebe Newirth, Kristin Bell and Dax Shepard - to name a few - are just great and fit each character perfectly. The characters are so unique - like the Giant Wresting Woman or the Gay Hobo with no pants. Ok seems odd but it all part of Ultra City and it's bizarre residents. This is MUST SEE TV! I want season two!!!! See more 09/14/2021 Look at all those sweet camera moves! ;P See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Steve Conrad

Creator

Tom Waits

Narrator

Jimmi Simpson

Detective David Mills

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Detective Gail Johnson

Alia Shawkat

Little Grace

Bebe Neuwirth

Lady Andrea The Giant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 2021 Ultra City, She Don't Care Things get heavy during Detective David Mills' first day on the job in Ultra City; Carpenter K. Smith, the last honest politician in the dark city, goes out for a pack of cigarettes and disappears. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 13, 2021 The King of the Night Mills and Gail try to piece together the movements of the missing mayoral candidate, employing extraordinarily specific detective work along the way; Carpenter K. Smith was supposed to make Ultra City a gentler place. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 20, 2021 Hot Clues Questions arise about the mayor openly conspiring with a major crime lord and a police captain at the feet of strippers; Gail faces a demotion; Trish's secret goes public; Mills brings his new partner to the crime scene to search for hot clues. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 27, 2021 The Little Baby Hand Pinky Grip Thing Mills and Nico start to connect the dots; Gail tries to reach her son who is quickly slipping away; Congressman Chris Pecker gives a lesson in the history of artistic nudes; Street Hustler Boy risks it all for love. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 4, 2021 O-o-h Child Dire circumstances bring both Mills and Gail to the hospital; Little Grace learns of the damage she's caused; a devastating shift of allegiance may derail Donella's campaign just as it's gaining traction. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 4, 2021 Family of Orphans A darkness comes down on Ultra City; now alone, Mills must figure it out and stop it. Details

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Season Info

Director
David H. Brooks, Steve Conrad
Creator
Steve Conrad
Executive Producer
Chris Waters, Eric Towner, Matthew Senreich, Seth Green, Steve Conrad, John Harvatine
Screenwriter
Steve Conrad
Network
AMC+
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 2021