Supermansion

Supermansion, developed for Crackle.com, is a sharp, eccentric, and delightfully absurd adult stop-motion animation series that originally aired from 2015 to 2019. Unapologetically built around the most comic absurdities of superhero culture, the series builds a complex and comical platform to satirize the superhero genre, robotics, popular culture, politics, and beyond.

Created by Matthew Senreich and Zeb Wells, writers known for their work on the notorious 'Robot Chicken', Supermansion chronicles the epoch of the venerable old superhero Titanium Rex, voiced by Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston, known for his roles in Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle, who also happens to be one of the executive producers of the series.

Set primarily in the fictional SuperMansion, a Superhero club house, the show focuses on Titanium Rex as he struggles against a twofold crisis. As leader of the literally-named League of Freedom, a collective of hilariously stereotype-driven superheroes, he grapples to manage the contrasting personalities, egos, and calamities of his fellow champions, while also battling society's complacency towards superheroes and their relevance in a rapidly changing world.

Further humor emerges from Rex's clock-watch struggle against the relentless and inescapable march of aging. His diminishing super-strength, blurred vision, and growing disregard for technology, set against the backdrop of a world increasingly dependent on the latter, creates no end of trope-flipping comedic situations. This narrative line can be a potent metaphor for modern society's insistence on valuing youth and discarding age and experience.

As the series unfolds, Titanium Rex and the League of Freedom face off multiple villains, each more ridiculous and eccentric than the last, reflecting the various issues they individually stand for. Each episode tends to follow the conventional 'crime-fighting superheroes tackle evil' formula in premise but delivers buckets of hilarity and freshness through its innovative, crude comedy and a tight, witty script.

The band of superheroes features characters including Black Saturn, the over-enthusiastic and emotionally-volatile battler for justice; American Ranger, a throwback to the World War II era, struggling to understand and adjust to the complexities of modern times after having been frozen for decades; Jewbot/Robobot, a highly-intelligent robot dealing with an identity crisis; and Cooch, the ferocious human-cat hybrid.

Often under-appreciated but incredibly significant in the comedic concoction that is Supermansion, are the villains. The core antagonist, Dr. Devizo, continues to entertain viewers with his sarcastic humor and ludicrous antics. The fact that these villains, despite their penchant for chaos and havoc, showcase relatable human weaknesses, contributes enormously to the show's essence.

One of the stand-out elements of Supermansion is its striking animation. The series is filmed using technologically advanced stop-motion animation techniques, presenting increasingly redefined aesthetics and superbly detailed characters. Rated 18+, given its adult humor and content, the show represents a fine blend of traditional comic book style and modern animation innovation, delivering a visually rich and engaging viewer experience.

Another highlight of Supermansion is its stellar cast. In addition to Cranston, it boasts a lineup of renowned actors, including Keegan-Michael Key, Jillian Bell, Chris Pine and Yvette Nicole Brown, whose voice-over performances breathe contagious energy and diversity into their animated alter-egos. Furthermore, the show often ropes in star guest voices, such as J.K. Simmons, Anton Yelchin, and Ron Perlman, which adds another dimension to the character ensemble.

The series of Supermansion also includes seasonal specials focusing on national holidays, which serve as an independent yet complementing extension of the main storyline, blending in seamlessly for dedicated fans, yet also acting as standalone episodes for casual viewers.

In conclusion, Supermansion is a bold, irreverent, and hilarious foray into the realm of superhero satire, using the power of animation to turn traditional superhero tropes on their head. If you're a fan of animation, superhero flicks, or even comedy, Supermansion is likely to get you hooked. The absurdity it celebrates and the critique it creates, courtesy of its strong script, colorful characters, and intricate stop-motion animation, make it a treat for viewers open to a distinctly different kind of superhero story.