The Venture Bros is Better Than You Remember
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- Step into the captivating and sprawling world of "The Venture Bros," a beloved animated series that ran from 2004 to 2018 on Adult Swim.
Created and written by Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick (Chris McColloch), the show offers a satirical take on pop culture staples like Saturday morning cartoons, comic books, superheroes, and more.
In this video, I discuss how the show brilliantly parodies and satirizes various genres without breaking the fourth wall, creating an engaging and immersive experience for viewers. From themes of generational trauma to maintaining work-life balance, "The Venture Bros" offers a diverse range of topics that add depth and resonance to its storytelling. I also delve into the unique voice cast, the show's evolution over time, and the impact of its cancellation and eventual revival. If you're looking for a series that's both hilarious and meaningful, "The Venture Bros" might just be your next favorite show.
Join me in celebrating the show's brilliance, exploring its influences, and discovering why it has earned a special place in the hearts of its fans. And mark your calendars for the upcoming movie release, "Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart," which promises to provide a fitting end to this iconic series.
If you're new to "The Venture Bros" or a long-time fan, this video is for you. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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This is the show people should watch if they want to see a washed up, nihilistic scientist take his family on globetrotting, bizarre adventures while making pop-culture references. Not Rick and Morty.
I like Rick and Morty just fine but yes I agree. Venture Brothers parodies most of the same tropes and clichés Rick and Morty does, but better and in ways that explore the characters in a more satisfying way. I also appreciate the self-awareness and ability to balance its more serious storylines with its comedic tone on a more consistent basis.
@@Isiah_Young It's completely fine to watch Rick and Morty. My issues with the show is that the entire family become Rick, the meta-commentary comedy got stale, and I feel as though the actions don't have consequences (or the consequences end up having no weight to them).
The tone of the show and the chemistry in-between characters got more and more negative, if not toxic. And the dialogue sometimes feels like the creators are speaking their minds to through their characters.
And maybe I'm diving into nitpicking territory (sorry if I am), but it doesn't help that the community is cringe and that Rick and Morty is just everywhere in their advertising campaigns.
You and everyone can disagree with me. But I just wanted to lay why I personally don't want to watch the show anymore, and just rewatch the Venture Bros in it's place.
Tried to figure out for a while why I couldn’t stomach Rick and Morty but love VB…both are cynical and arch…R&M is unkind, soulless and nasty. It’s an abusive, narcissistic stepdad. It doesn’t care about you but it wants you to like it. VB is harsh but full of heart, it slaps you hard but tells you the truth and you always feel like there is an underlying kindness along with piercing wit. R&M’s version of Sgt Hatred would make my skin crawl.
rick and mort starts good but ever season i feel it loses some of its fun venture bros ceep getting beter every season
@@financialfaceslap4104 Exactly. While Rick and Morty deconstructs pop-culture and (sometimes) social/political positions, the Venture Bros reconstructs pop-culture and social/political positions.
We need another 5 seasons at least
Too few. I am ready for 10 at least + theatrical trilogy.
They need to build an the walking dead type universe, you could do so many spin-offs of this show or shows based in different places or timelines.
@@TheJulior1983 with video games and merchandise?
We're getting a movie, hopefully that will kick off the Venture Brothers Gen Z.
I think they could have finished it in maybe 2 or 3 seasons more
My unpopular opinion is that Venture Brothers did a lot of things that BoJack Horseman gets credit for doing first because so few people saw Venture Brothers. I love them both and I’ve binged both series multiple times, and Venture Brothers was at least a decade ahead of it’s time.
Just finished watching Venture Bros for the first time a couple days ago and I already want to watch it all over again. It’s so damn good
The creators recently stated in an interview that the third watch is when everything in their opinion clicks exactly right- the first for taking it in as it is, the second for haphazardly googling references and weird things you notice the second time, the third for taking those pieces together and seeing them all connect
Imo, if you're looking to conserve a bit of time on a rewatch, the first season doesn't connect as heavily with everything else going forward so is easier to watch just a few parts of if you want to refresh- there's some deep cut early s1 references in later seasons but it's where they admit they were struggling to determine the identity of it all so is easier to jump past on a second or third viewing
"Better than I remember."
You lie. It is EXACTLY better than I remember.
Another reason for the time between seasons is that DOC and JACKSON do EVERYTHING, except the actual animation; they write the episodes, design supervise the design of all the characters and sets, direct the voice acting, including themselves, edit the animation…EVERYTHING; no writer’s room, very small voice cast for a very large list of characters, and the whole thing is still very artisanal and boutique…
They often don't even do any of it together so it's like they're two one person teams
@@debrachambers1304 spellcheck happens
I watched a few episodes as a kid and didn't connect with it at all. Fast forward to 2017 and I get reccomended it and gave it a shot only to discover that; 1) Its episodic and 2) when you watch it in order it's one of the best pieces of animation that's ever been made.
It's
3:50 you missed the opportunity to say “a deadly game of cat and also cat” perfect subtle monarch reference
FUCK. You’re right, that would have been perfect.
I’m sad that Cartoon Network bumped this show because it was too alike to Rick and Morty. This show was far superior, and is just phenomenal
Came here right after finishing the movie. I'm so depressed now that it's over.
It's like watching a lifelong friend speak their last words before dying in front of you.
Sat in silence after the aftercredits scene when the realization that it's over hit me like a truck.
I feel you
Word
"It's like watching a lifelong friend speak their last words before dying in front of you."
Im so cold... Its getting dark.... can you stroke my hair? Maybe sing a song.... Technonotronic? Pump up the jams?....... How about Dance With Me.......?
;D
The virgin Rick Sanchez vs the stylish less-virgin Thaddeus Venture.
This and metalocalypse both aged like wine.
Spanakopita!
Venture Bros was one of those shows that relatively few people watched but those who did took a lot of notes. I see its influence everywhere.
i let this show run on my tv for almost 2 years straight. my favorite show hands down
This show has literally picked me up from dark dark times. It's beautiful in design and dialogue. I couldn't thank the creators more for giving us a glimpse into their wonderfully weird minds.
It’s literally my favorite show EVER it needs so much more attention
3:24 I think R&M hates the stuff they satirize and the nihilistic, "don't-care-but-we-care-a-lot-about-not-caring" attitude won't let any growth or evolution happen.
The Venture Brothers is the most underrated and smartly written show I ever saw. You left out the jokes about music. This show based a shape-shifting supervillain on David Bowie for god's sake!
I fully understand the conversation part where I feel like they talk more like actual normal people then live action shows and movies.
I'm binge watching the show again to get ready for the movie.
Great video! Some constructive criticism: Gotta find a different position for the ring light, the reflection off your glasses makes it super hard to connect with your eyes. I find myself as the viewer distracted as hell instead of connecting with you and what you're saying.
I agree. 💡
Yep. Plus love the shirt hate the earphone and can being opened. The writing is pro tier, these things are not.
Keep the can, all above said is true tho. Thank you for your take, great editing, and writing lol pretty sure you'll get a few new fans for the show!
Go Team Venture!!! ✌️
Dr. Mrs. The Monarch > Dr. Girlfriend
A man of culture
I didn't subscribe until that masterful use of a bump.
Lol the fact that even one person enjoyed it made it worth it
I remember binge watching this in highschool
One of my all time favorite shows
Wait. July 21, 2023? Holy shit that's today!
The show in my opinion is a master piece. It is my second favorite show of all time.
I 100% agree with everything u just said in this video... The Venture Bros is completely fucking awesome. It's simply hilarious as well as exceedingly well-crafted & exceptionally entertaining. And because the writing & world building is so good & the lore so rich, the more u watch it the better it gets. It should of been & still needs to be on prime time major network television in the same spot the Simpsons, Family Guy, or King of the Hill used to be in. ( the 5pm to 9pm slot on Fox or even ABC, NBC, CBS, etc).
I mean if Bob's Burgers can get a spot then certainly the Venture Bros deserves a slot ...or three even.
I would hope that could happen, but I think it’s better the show end with its legend in one piece.
And Henry Darger!
And more women! And more people of color! AND MORE PEOPLE OF COLOR!
I gotta rewatch the show ASAP.
I've watched The Venture Bros. since it started as a preview, I have loved it as one of the best series in my adulthood. This along with The Boondocks have been a high point for my adulthood. I have watched the movie it was awesome, it was a fitting end... Though more could definitely be brought.
On a rainy night in April of 2003, I stumbled upon AdultSwim getting ready for bed. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep that night. I fell in love with each and every animated show that aired that night. From Inuyasha to Cowboy Bebop to Trigun to, of course, The Venture Bros. I can not properly express just how much this show means to me or how sad I am now that it's over.
I started re-watching all seasons with my daughter. It's the greatest show ever.
Maybe better than YOU remember x i never forgot ♡
Venture Brothers is not better than I remember. I remember Venture Brothers being one of, if not the best show on Adult Swim.
The movie is coming out on Digital the 21st and physical 26th. Just so the right info is here.
It's sad that AS canceled this show. It kind of represents the distillation of the early Adult Swim shows. It takes the charter archetypes from the Hannah Barbara cartoons, and elevates it to a level that adults can enjoy and relate to. The show may have started as a parody of Johnny Quest and Scooby Doo, but it became a soap opera with Marvel comics like characters. I'm not sure if Adult swim will ever have another show on the same scale, especially since their current money maker, Rick and Morty, seems conflicted in whether they want to tell more serialized lore based stories, or keep the show episodic. I hope Hammer and Publick are able to create something new, but I understand if this production, spanning 20 years, exists as their shared Magnum opus.
I would "try" to watch this as a kid but I would be very tired. recently rewatched it all and if I would absolutely be a super fan of it back in the day if I was born a bit earlier
Thanks for this.
Definitely an amazing show.
I remember in middle school I really loved venture bros season 4 was my first season to watch then I feel in love
Venture bros fan base is like the one piece fan base in the sense of they want you to get into it so you can enjoy it too. Its the opposite of gate keeping.
hope you get some more algorithm love this was a wonderful video essay!
"Better than you remember" NOT SCIENTIFICLY POSSIBLE!!!
Wonderful, you made some well thought out points, makes me wanna rewatch venture bros again. Keep up the amazing work
That’s impossible, Grew up with JQ but The Venture Bros is perfection in visual media.
It's magnificent. Great replay value too. I love visiting this world ❤
Good work Sir, it’s an excellent show and I have nobody to talk about it with because nobody has seen it. It’s a show that you need to watch a few of before it hits, but when it does it just gets better and better.
True!!!
I thought the show was dead when they brought the boys back to life. There were suddenly no stakes and Brock’s concern was pointless. I was crushed. But, they handled it pretty well.
Radiant Is The Blood Of The Baboon Heart 2023 baby!
July 21st! Making my calendars
I have nothing but good things to say about Venture Bros. Ordered my monthly shirt club. Hulu needs to swipe them up.
I’ll admit, I watched the full first season and liked the show, but a few of the jokes fell flat for me/made me physically cringe. Still pretty good though, love the bodyguard guy
also love the Monarch and Doctor Girlfriend, especially Dr Girlfriend, she’s epic
the first season is by far the weakest
I'd say get at least to the 3rd season that's when the show is picking up and every episode get much more exciting and expansive, personally every episode of season 3/4 is a banger! Of course you don't need to but giving it a shot it can easily become a favorite of yours
Venture brothers is so dope I’m getting a copy of Brock’s Icarus tat, but finished
Damn, that beginning is still one of my favorite Brock scenes
Working on my 4th play through of the series after finally seeing the movie. It's amazing how much you notice in the first few seasons that pertain to the final conclusions that were right there in front of us. This show is incredible..
Thank you for this beautiful appeal for one of the best animated shows ever made. I've spent the last 10 years trying to convince those I know to give it a chance. One of them finally did, and he is more hooked than even I was. He is now trying to get his friends to watch it. Lol
You did a wonderful job breaking it down without spoilers. I'll be slyly running this video from time to time when friends are hanging out. If you can't convince them, no one can!
I've never heard anything about adult swim being slow in production just that it was the Venture Bros team who took ages to get anything completed and adult swim were cool with that because they didn't have that many shows. Then Rick and Morty came along, showed them how much money you can make if you act like a real producer and Venture Bros couldn't keep pace
That's not...I can't say that the time it took to take to make didn't play into the cancelation, VB took a long time to make because it was one of the last cartoons ever produced to be done mostly by hand. It also has a deeply complex compositing process. There's so many assets and layers and colors and it was mostly done by just two people in a new York office by themselves.
Rick and Morty took forever to make in the beginning because Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland are nutriois for procrastinating and being perfectionists at the last minute.
It's not that VB couldn't keep pace. Rick and Morty appeals to more people. I hate it but it's the truth.
I remember it being great, one of my favorites growing up
Shout out to my boy BRICK FROG
Literally impossible. I remember it as the best.
The worse Part about all of that was it really felt like they were going to wrap everything i,m just going to say it venture bro,s made me a wiser person for having seen it and for that I am grateful .
Solid vid. I love this show so much. Can’t wait for the movie!
For future vids mind raise your ring light a bit the reflections over your pupil tripped me out.
There is so many characters that could have a storyline/ show
Red death alone
Red Death is the GOAT
@@Isiah_Young bringing him in by season 6 was unreal
He should have been there since season 2
The movie was super fun and I’m happy it was made but god if we got another season instead people would go insane
9:00 lmfao bro u just earned a subcriber for the adult swim Bump 😂 now i better see a girls gone wild commercial after this video 😂😂😂😂
It can't be better than I remember .. It's is always and forever Amazing! I have had sooo many Venture Bros marathons!
Yes.
Yes it is
Easily in my top 3 favorite things and favorite fandoms to be a part of
Brock: "Hank, what color is the sky?"
Hank: "Duh Brock, it's obviously...um, Wednesday...? Like... like a light Wednesday?"
Fuck I need to watch this
GO TEAM VENTURE ✌
Venture Bros is one of my most favorite shows of all time! Great breakdown! Loved the [AS] bump!!! 😃😃😃
You’ve got a new follower!!!
GO, TEAM VENTURE! ✌️
Futurama and venture coming back at the same time...bring back 2006 😢
Better than I remember? I remember Th Venture Bros. being the best tv show I've ever watched (not cartoon, tv show). I'm not here to disagree with you, but I never considered it being better than eating or breathing. I'm off to test the hypothesis! Go Team Venture!
You sir are incorrect, Venture bros got better than I remember because i grew up & got a lot more of the jokes, its a fucking masterpiece that just like Dr Evil, they have casted a large shadow over their inspiration
Watched it all, start to finish, for the first time, 3 months ago in October.
I doubt that i will love it more on an additional rewatch, but ive been proven wrong before.
Rewatching this show is amazing because there’s so many background details and even hidden jokes in the dialogue that you tend to appreciate more after the first viewing. Definitely recommend 👍🏻
@@Isiah_Young Okay fine, you've convinced me.
I can't wait to finish Season 4, again. ^_^
Midnight EST tonight. It all wraps up.
You must love that the movie just came out
you sir, had forgotten to mechen the amazing perfection that is clancy fucking brown as red death.
Brilliant stuff
Thank you
Simply, original story telling at its very best. Never a dull watch, as every troupe and stereotype in modern Pop culture was blended in a strange and beautiful kaleidoscope of colourful madness and then topped off with a well judged amount of pathos and heart.
Best show I've seen in years and I wish it was still being made.
1. There are mammals that lay eggs. They're called monotremes.
2. Having fur does not make you a mammal; some bees have fur.
1) Venture Bros
2) Boondocks
3) Archer
4) Home movies
5)Rick and Morty
I rewatch the whole series yearly. Gonna watch Baboon Heart after this for that sweet rap up.
THE ADULT SWIM BUMP NOD LETS GO
saw the new i call it Season 8 Venture Brothers Movie... I liked it .. i think it answered NOT EVER but a middle of the road amount of season 1-7 question and if you have all the seasons 1 at a time or just now got a chance to get the 1-7 boxset Yes i would say the Season 8 movies is worth adding to the season set... could this kick of say 3 new seasons would be nice Here's Hopeing
Glad I found your video, I watched the movie 6 times already. Good work! Subscribed
Yes a second watch through is needed I have all of them on disc so I could see the series for once with its uncensored content and I laughed much more than last time now that I better understand the jokes.
tfw you've never heard anyone say Urbaniak out loud
I liked Venture Bros, but I kept losing interest because of how infrequent new seasons were. 😞😞
Great video!
Dude 14 years and 7 seasons wasn't just on adult swim. I met Hammer and Public and I knew one of their roommates. It takes them a while to write. Plus Hammer took time off for his band Weep.
Nice video. This is my favourite animated show of all time. Give it a go people!
Nice job covering the adult swim logo teehe
And now, it is over 😢
OMG OMG OMG! I have seen this and watch this video on RUclips and it was awesome! I love The Venture Bros.! I member watching it on Hulu earlier ago! Love how this show turned out to be Jonny Quest meets The Hardy Boys! Maybe me and my Discord friend GoldenSmoke would watch it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Unfortunately you either love it or hate it or don't know about it
Haven't aged...
It was before its time
omg ! the [AS] break! 👌
3:50. I think you mean cat and also cat
I mean I just rewatched a few months ago, but if its even better then I remember maybe I should rewatch it again.
Am I the only that enjoys Venture Bros more than South Park?
Go Team Venture ! ✌