Happily, we haven’t seen the last of ‘Tuca & Bertie’
"As shows about cartoon birds go, it’s impressively human."
Few things call for some cartoon-induced escapism quite like a mid-pandemic heat wave, and with the recently announced revival of animated comedy series “Tuca & Bertie” in the works for 2021, I keep returning to the show’s excellent first season. It would be worth rewatching based on the sheer volume of visual gags alone, but its rare balance of zany humor and heart manages to be even more impressive.
I can’t help but think that Netflix execs must be kicking themselves right now. The streaming platform canceled the show after just 10 episodes last year, but in the months that followed, “Tuca & Bertie” went on to become a cult favorite and gather heaps of accolades. Now, the series has been scooped up by Adult Swim, which is a natural fit for its particular blend of wit and whimsy.
It’s garnered more than a few comparisons to “Broad City,” though I partially attribute those to the fact that it’s one of only a few female-friendship-driven comedies that revels in its frankness.
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