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Wonder Showzen

2005·Show
16Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic–9.4Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
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IMDb8.4Metacritic–9.4Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
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Wonder Showzen fingerprint

Very funny, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Wonder2

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Satire & Parody10
  • Dark Humor10

World

Society, politics, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Meta Narrative9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout visual style, editing, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Wonder Showzen is an American sketch comedy television series that aired between 2005 and 2006 on MTV2. It was created by John Lee and Vernon Chatman of PFFR. The show is rated TV-MA. The show's format is that of educational PBS children's television shows such as Sesame Street and The Electric Company, parodying the format with adult-oriented content. In addition to general controversial comedy, it satirizes politics, religion, war, sex, and culture with black comedy. Every episode begins with a disclaimer, accompanied by the sound of someone screaming "Don't eat my baby!", which reads: "Wonder Showzen contains offensive, despicable content that is too controversial and too awesome for actual children. The stark, ugly and profound truths Wonder Showzen exposes may be soul-crushing to the weak of spirit. If you allow a child to watch this show, you are a bad parent or guardian."
Satirical Sketch ComedyAbsurdist HumorDark & ProvocativeSubversive Social CritiquePseudo-Educational ParodyShock ValueCult ClassicUnsettling & SurrealExperimental FormatAdult Swim Aesthetic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wonder Showzen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wonder Showzen legally?

Paramount+

Wonder Showzen is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wonder Showzen worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wonder Showzen rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Wonder Showzen have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes of about 21 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wonder Showzen?

Critics100
Audiences88

Not quite. Critics rate Wonder Showzen higher (100) than audiences (88). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Wonder Showzen air?

It ran from 2005 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Wonder Showzen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wonder Showzen?

2AUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wonder Showzen in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wonder Showzen use?

Travel MontageNo Periods, PeriodSelf-DeprecationThe Gambling AddictCrawlFluffy Cloud HeavenBrother–Sister IncestSpoonerismYour Head A-SplodeChess with DeathFace on a Milk CartonDoes This Remind You of Anything?and 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Wonder Showzen, including Travel Montage, No Periods, Period, Self-Deprecation.