Animals (American TV series)

"Animals." redirects here. For other uses, see Animal (disambiguation).

Animals
GenreComedy
Created by
  • Phil Matarese
  • Mike Luciano
Written by
  • Phil Matarese
  • Mike Luciano
Directed by
  • Phil Matarese
  • Mike Luciano
Voices of
  • Phil Matarese
  • Mike Luciano
ComposerJulian Wass
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes30 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • James Fino
  • Kenny Micka
  • Jen Roskind
  • Joe Russo
  • Josh Polon
Running time22–30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseFebruary 5, 2016 (2016-02-05) –
October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)
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Animals (stylised Animals.) is an American adult animated[2] comedy television series created by Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano. The first two episodes were independently produced and presented at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015.[3] In May 2015, HBO picked the series up with a two-season order,[4] which premiered on February 5, 2016.[5] The series was renewed for a third season on May 19, 2017.[6] Season 3 premiered on August 3, 2018. In October 2018, it was announced that HBO had canceled the series.[7]

  1. ^ "How Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano Turned Their Ad Agency Side Project Into HBO's New Animated Series, 'Animals'". February 12, 2016. Archived from the original on June 29, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Animals - TV Review". www.commonsensemedia.org. February 8, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 20, 2015). "Animated Series 'Animals' Adds Indie TV Flavor To Sundance Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 29, 2015). "HBO Gives 2-Season Order To 'Animals' Animated Comedy From Duplass Brothers". Deadline. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  5. ^ "HBO Confirms Debut Date for Animated Adult Comedy Series "Animals"". The Futon Critic. November 25, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (May 19, 2017). "'Animals' Renewed For Third Season By HBO". Deadline. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 17, 2018). "'Animals' Animated Series Canceled By HBO After 3 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2018.