Apple TV+continues to diversify its content portfolio. The online streaming platform recently unveiled the launch date for its upcoming animated show,Strange Planet.
The series is a delightful reinterpretation of the highly admired webcomic,Strange Planet, originally authored by Nathan W. Pyle. Before becoming a graphic novel, this webcomic amassed a vast following on various social media platforms. The debut ofStrange Planeton the streaming service is slated forAug. 9, 2023, with the platform planning to roll out fresh episodes each Wednesday thereafter. This season consists of 10 intriguing episodes, each a delightful exploration of the alien “beings” and their quotidian activities.
Nathan Pyle will serve as an executive producer of the series. Pyle rose to internet fame with his enchanting webcomic. The series has been co-created and executive produced byDan Harmon. Harmon is widely known and credited for this works on popular shows such asRick and MortyandCommunity.
Apple Studios provides a captivating synopsis of the series: a humorous and discerning look at a world remarkably similar to our own, where blue beings scrutinize human customs and traditions through the lens of absurdity. The series is cloaked in a whimsical aesthetic of cotton candy hues, contributing to its unique charm.
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The narrative ofStrange Planetrevolves around vibrant, wide-eyed blue “beings” originating from a planet uncannily similar to Earth. They recount their experiences of human-like activities in a manner that highlights the eccentricities of life.
Pyle has deftly managed to capture the audience’s imagination. He has two published books and a thriving social media presence where he regularly shares comic updates. TheStrange Planetseries marks Dan Harmon’s latest venture following the launch ofKrapopolis, an animated comedy series with Fox.
A stellar voice cast will breathe life into the comic strip’s characters on the television screen. The ensemble includes Tunde Adebimpe, social media influencer Demi Adejuyigbe, Lori Tan Chinn ofOrange Is the New Blackfame, Danny Pudi fromCommunity, and Hannah Einbinder. The executive production team comprises a mix of industry veterans, including Corey Campodonico, producer ofBoJack Horsemanfor ShadowMachine,Over the Garden Wallproducer Amalia Levari, Academy Award winner Alex Bulkley, Steve Levy fromRick and Morty, andSaturday Night Live’sLauren Pomerantz.
Strange Planetrepresents a fresh addition to the diverse catalog of Apple TV+, which includes acclaimed series such asTed Lasso,The Morning Show,The Afterparty,Five Days at Memorial,The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray, andThe Mosquito Coast. The platform also recently aired the Season 1 finale of its highly-praised science fiction dystopian drama series,Silo.
With the much-anticipated premiere ofStrange Planet, Apple TV+ is set to cement its position as a key player in the digital streaming universe, offering unique and compelling content to its audience.
