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Madballs

1986 – nowShow1 season1 episode

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Summary

Modeled after the popular toys (horror-themed or gross-out characters with a large ball for their head and body) a musical band made up of Madballs, tries to escape an oppressive planet. They plan to come to Earth and play rock and roll.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Harvey Levin

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Facts

January 1, 1986 · January 1, 1986 · Still running

First aired
January 1, 1986
Latest episode
January 1, 1986
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 1 episode
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Original language
English

Tropes

Extreme Omnivore, Snicket Warning Label, Dark Is Not Evil +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Madballs okay for kids?"

Questions about Madballs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Madballs okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Madballs?

1 h

About 1 hour: 1 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each since 1986, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Madballs?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Madballs?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Madballs use?

Extreme OmnivoreSnicket Warning LabelDark Is Not EvilAdaptational AttractivenessAnticipatory Breath SprayBoring Vacation SlideshowMeatgrinder SurgeryEvil OverlookerYou Don't Look Like YouDistracted by My Own SexyVitriolic Best BudsBig Red Buttonand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Extreme Omnivore, Snicket Warning Label, and Dark Is Not Evil.