The highly anticipated third season of Big Mouth.
These series, among others, prove that animation isn't only for children anymore. With the return of anticipated TV series aimed at viewers of all ages, some people may wonder how the Rotten Tomatoes scores of their favorite shows rank among other shows on Netflix.
Love, Death & Robots - 85%
This highly regarded animated TV series has returned with its third season, and it does not disappoint. Love, Death & Robots features largely unrelated episodes by different creative teams, but they all explore different corners of the science-fiction and fantasy genres. Some are hopeful and some are terrifying, but they all attempt to tell self-contained stories that stand alone.
The show is revolutionary in showing every episode in a different animation style. Its plotlines feel like a modern rendition of the '50s and '60s classic, The Twilight Zone. With an overall score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, Love, Death & Robots ranks among the best-animated TV series, even if it takes unconventional risks that occasionally don't pan out.
The Midnight Gospel - 92%
It may often go overlooked, but many animated TV series offer depth, thoughtworthy moments, and questions about the most important things in the world. One show to do this incredibly is The Midnight Gospel, which follows a spacecaster as he travels the multiverse to learn about other creatures.
The Midnight Gospel has some of the most whimsical animation styles on the platform and showcases a creative approach to the possibility of other worlds. With a rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, the show asks many questions, and the answers make up many of the The Midnight Gospel.
F Is For Family - 93%
Fronted by Bill Burr, F Is for Family paints a hilariously transparent picture of 1970s America. Everything from societal standards for mothers to the promotion of tobacco as "healthy" makes this crude adult animated series enjoyable and somewhat daunting as a glimpse into the past.
With five seasons underway, F Is for Family has maintained a high Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%, which only proves its consistency and timelessness from the mid-2010s into the new decade.
Bojack Horseman - 93%
One of the most popular Netflix original animated series is a hilarious twist on Hollywood through the use of human-like animals. Bojack Horseman follows Bojack, a washed-up Hollywood celebrity that can't seem to land another acting job. Though the show has some cynical characters and depressing moments, has some great and underrated quotes, proving it isn't just a weird and often sad show.
In 2020, Bojack came to an end after six seasons. After some time without new Bojack, it still deserves its high Rotten Tomatoes rating and continues to garner a large fanbase.
Human Resources - 95%
One of the latest Netflix animated shows to receive a high Rotten Tomatoes score is Human Resources, a spin-off of John Mulaney and Nick Kroll's Big Mouth. The spin-off sees the return of Big Mouth's iconic "hormone monsters" in an all-new setting: the workplace.
Human Resources combines workplace comedy, young adult angst, and a survey of emotion to avoid the dangers of other failed spin-off series and accumulate a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hilda - 100%
For 11 years, Hilda has grown up outside the city walls of Trolberg. She's only known life in the cabin with her mother and a deerfox named Twig. Seasons 1 and 2 of Hilda chronicle her longing for more and the friends she makes in her adventures beyond the cabin.
The show has been so well-received that it got the big-screen treatment fairly early, and Hilda and the Mountain King ranks as one of the best animated movies of 2021. Fans are hoping the return of Hilda in season 3 will keep secure its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score.
The Dragon Prince - 100%
A Netflix animated series to take the world by storm is The Dragon Prince, which burst onto the scene in 2018. Now three seasons in (with a fourth likely coming this year), the show has followed two princes and their unlikely alliance with someone sent to assassinate them, as they journey to understand war and peace in their time.
With Netflix canceling so many shows after their second or third seasons, fans are overjoyed that a fourth season of The Dragon Prince is in production. The Dragon Prince is here to stay and will hopefully maintain a highly sought-after Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%.
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts - 100%
In a post-apocalyptic world, Kipo Oak searches for her father. This world, however, is not without its dangers. In Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, there are creatures of unimaginable might and fantasy. Kipo journeys to find her father but struggles to discover herself along the way.
The show was canceled after three seasons, but it will forever hold its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and be rewatched as a fantastical and meaningful adventure experience.
Rilakkuma and Kaoru - 100%
An animated show unlike any other, Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a stop-motion animation series that depicts Kaoru and her life with a giant teddy bear named Rilakkuma. This beautifully simple and wholesome show caught the respect of many fans that like anime and animated shows alike. If nothing else, it's worth checking out an episode to enjoy the wholesome animation style filled with soft, endearing pastel colors.
Unfortunately, Rilakkuma and Kaoru has yet to be renewed for a second season. Its first season, however, is still rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Big Mouth - 100%
The creative and humorous minds of John Mulaney and Nick Kroll shine through in Big Mouth, which details the lives of adolescents experiencing the everyday struggles of growing up. This raunchy comedy brings hormones to life in the form of monster-friends that follow the main kids around, even when they don't want them to.
With five seasons down, a sixth coming later in 2022, and already being renewed for a seventh, the certified fresh and perfectly scored comedy is sure to bring animated hilarity to Netflix for years to come.