Animation has become a tool to break past the limitations of live action in delivering more mature content in gore, action, and comedy as well as some darker depictions of adult themes.
Even on the small screen, there have been plenty of animated series that have proven that animated content can be for adults. The best animated TV series for adults showcase the format's potential for delivering mature storylines in creative ways , not to mention with unforgettable and often even complex characters that audiences get attached to over time. Viewers looking for must-see adult animated series will be happy to know there's no shortage of excellent shows worth checking out, from award-winning new series to long-running irreverent comedies.
Taking advantage of the massive popularity that their adult superhero show The Boys had garnered, Prime Video released an animated anthology series taking place in the world of the series right before the release of season 3.
This was Diabolical , comprised of a collection of short stories that expand the universe of The Boys. Each of the show's episodes has a unique animation style, a fresh sense of humor , and something special to add to this richly intricate world. The Comedy Central slapstick satire Brickleberry is about a group of forest rangers facing the shutdown of their National Park, when a new ranger arrives to help them transform the park and save it.
It's a crude, shamelessly vulgar comedy that fans of that kind of humor are sure to find hilarious, full of colorful characters and creative gags. Far from being provocative just for the sake of it, which many adult animated shows with a similar sense of humor end up doing, Brickleberry most often knows exactly which buttons to push in order to be transgressive, but never obnoxious.
