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The Boondocks

2005·Show
55Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic728.2Rotten Tomatoes48%81%

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A , animated series: , .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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8.2
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6.8

About

Satire, chaos, and black humor.

When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so he can enjoy his golden years in safety and comfort. But with Huey, a 10-year-old leftist revolutionary, and his eight-year-old misfit brother, Riley, suburbia is about to be shaken up.
Sharp Social SatireAfrican-American ExperienceDark ComedyCulturally Specific HumorFamily DysfunctionPolitical CommentaryIconic Hip-Hop SoundtrackComing-of-Age DramaAbsurdist SitcomUnapologetically Raunchy

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Directed by:
Seung Eun Kim, Anthony Bell, Dan Fausett
Written by:
Aaron McGruder, Angela Nissel, Rodney Barnes
Produced by:
Brian J. Cowan, Carl Jones, Reginald Hudlin
Composed by:
Jabril Ameer Battle, Jonathan Jackson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Boondocks?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Boondocks streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies.

Is The Boondocks worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 72). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (60). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.8 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of The Boondocks is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Stinkmeaner Strikes Back (season 2, episode 4) at 9.3, and the lowest is Granddad Dates a Kardashian (season 4, episode 6) at 5.8.

How long does it take to watch The Boondocks?

20 h

About 20 hours: 55 episodes in 4 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2014.

Will The Boondocks make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is The Boondocks plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Boondocks use?

Karma HoudiniDarker and EdgierHilariously Abusive ChildhoodAnimated Shock ComedyCharacterization Marches OnHere We Go Again!Berserk ButtonNot What It Looks LikeTyke-BombAudience SurrogatePolice Are UselessContinuity Nodand 233 more

TV Tropes lists 245 tropes for it, including Karma Houdini, Darker and Edgier, and Hilariously Abusive Childhood.