Mulligan
Mulligan
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
3/5
Moderate
Language
3/5
Notable
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
3/5
Marked
Expert review
Mulligan is a satirical animated comedy series on Netflix set in a post-apocalyptic world where most of Earth has been destroyed by an alien invasion. The tone is openly parodic and caustic, designed to mock the flaws of contemporary American society through stereotyped characters and absurd situations. Sensitive elements include recurring adult humor with sexual and political innuendo, occasionally crude language, references to alcohol consumption, and stylized comic violence in an apocalyptic setting. These elements are not isolated but form the backbone of the show's humor, making the content ill-suited for children and preteens despite its animated style. Parents should be aware that despite the cartoon format, Mulligan is clearly designed for an adult audience and that its themes, language, and humor far exceed what a child or preteen can appropriately engage with.
Synopsis
In this satirical comedy, when most of Earth is destroyed by aliens, can a few survivors rebuild what’s left of America and form a more perfect union?
Difficult scenes
Throughout the series, adult characters exchange innuendo-laden lines in seemingly mundane contexts, a brand of ribald humor designed for a knowing adult audience that would go over children's heads while still exposing them to a register inappropriate for their age. Several scenes depict characters consuming alcohol in comic situations, sometimes repeatedly and framed as a defining character trait for certain protagonists, which implicitly normalizes that behavior within a humorous context. The very premise of the series rests on the mass destruction of Earth by aliens, with repeated references to the deaths of billions of people treated in a cynical and satirical manner, a comedic device that may confuse or disturb younger viewers unfamiliar with this style of dark humor. The pervasive political and social commentary embedded in the dialogue, which parodies American debates on power, democracy, and inequality, presupposes a cultural awareness and intellectual maturity that children and most preteens do not yet possess, leaving much of the content either incomprehensible or at risk of being misunderstood.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 03, 2026
About this title
- Format
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Robert Carlock, Sam Means
- Main cast
- Nat Faxon, Chrissy Teigen, Tina Fey, Sam Richardson, Dana Carvey, Phil LaMarr
- Studios
- Universal Television, Little Stranger, Bevel Gears, 3 Arts Entertainment, Bento Box Entertainment, Means End Productions
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
3/5
Moderate
Language
3/5
Notable
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
3/5
Marked
Expert review
Mulligan is a satirical animated comedy series on Netflix set in a post-apocalyptic world where most of Earth has been destroyed by an alien invasion. The tone is openly parodic and caustic, designed to mock the flaws of contemporary American society through stereotyped characters and absurd situations. Sensitive elements include recurring adult humor with sexual and political innuendo, occasionally crude language, references to alcohol consumption, and stylized comic violence in an apocalyptic setting. These elements are not isolated but form the backbone of the show's humor, making the content ill-suited for children and preteens despite its animated style. Parents should be aware that despite the cartoon format, Mulligan is clearly designed for an adult audience and that its themes, language, and humor far exceed what a child or preteen can appropriately engage with.
Synopsis
In this satirical comedy, when most of Earth is destroyed by aliens, can a few survivors rebuild what’s left of America and form a more perfect union?
Difficult scenes
Throughout the series, adult characters exchange innuendo-laden lines in seemingly mundane contexts, a brand of ribald humor designed for a knowing adult audience that would go over children's heads while still exposing them to a register inappropriate for their age. Several scenes depict characters consuming alcohol in comic situations, sometimes repeatedly and framed as a defining character trait for certain protagonists, which implicitly normalizes that behavior within a humorous context. The very premise of the series rests on the mass destruction of Earth by aliens, with repeated references to the deaths of billions of people treated in a cynical and satirical manner, a comedic device that may confuse or disturb younger viewers unfamiliar with this style of dark humor. The pervasive political and social commentary embedded in the dialogue, which parodies American debates on power, democracy, and inequality, presupposes a cultural awareness and intellectual maturity that children and most preteens do not yet possess, leaving much of the content either incomprehensible or at risk of being misunderstood.