Big Mouth

Genre: Animation

Description: An American adult animated coming-of-age sitcom created by Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett for Netflix. The series centers on teens based on Kroll and Goldberg's upbringing in suburban New York, with Kroll voicing his fictional younger self. Big Mouth explores puberty while embracing a frankness about the human body and sex. The series follows teenage friends as their lives are upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy. The show features characters like Nick, Andrew, and Jessi at Bridgeton Middle School as they navigate the awkward realities of adolescence, guided by hormone monsters who personify their sexual awakenings. With an all-star voice cast including Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Maya Rudolph, and Jordan Peele, the series tackles topics like body image, sexuality, and the complex emotions of growing up with humor and honesty. The show has been praised for its equal treatment of male and female puberty experiences and its willingness to address topics often avoided in popular culture.

7.8

Release Date: 2017-09-29