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Andy Richter Controls the Universe

2002·Show
19Episodes in2Seasons
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic86–Rotten Tomatoes95%–
Episodes
IMDb7.9Metacritic86–Rotten Tomatoes95%–
Episodes

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Andy Richter Controls the Universe fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Wholesome4
  • Romance3

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and absurdist humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Meta Narrative8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Fanciful series about an aspiring writer who imagines alternative life scenarios while working for a big company.
Absurdist ComedyMeta-FictionWorkplace SitcomImaginative NarrativeClever DialogueSurreal HumorUnique StructureCult ClassicSelf-Referential

Crew

Directed by:
Andy Ackerman, John Fortenberry, Jay Chandrasekhar
Written by:
Victor Fresco, Jennifer Celotta, Jim Bernstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Andy Richter Controls the Universe

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Is Andy Richter Controls the Universe worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Andy Richter Controls the Universe have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 19 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Andy Richter Controls the Universe?

Critics91
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Andy Richter Controls the Universe higher (91) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Andy Richter Controls the Universe air?

It ran from 2002 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Andy Richter Controls the Universe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Andy Richter Controls the Universe use?

CloudcuckoolanderAlmost Famous NameMortality PhobiaLemony NarratorBetter as FriendsThe Topic of CancerYou Know I'm Black, Right?Values DissonanceTest Subject for HireTwin SwitchScylla and CharybdisTwofer Token Minorityand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Andy Richter Controls the Universe, including Cloudcuckoolander, Almost Famous Name, Mortality Phobia.