Pop Culture Happy Hour
Exploding Kittens is a simple card game turned wild cartoon
Jul 16, 2024
Tom Ellis and Sasheer Zamata discuss the Netflix animated series based on Exploding Kittens, where God and the devil take the form of talking cats. They delve into the show's world-building and fresh perspective, highlighting comedic moments and character dynamics. The hosts share varied reactions to the adaptation, praising the voice acting and discussing fan opinions and anticipation for season two.
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- Exploding Kittens animated series explores God and the Devil as talking cats meddling with the Higgins family.
- Voice cast mix in Exploding Kittens receives mixed reactions, emphasizing the importance of diverse casting choices.
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Exploding Kittens Game Adapted into Netflix Series
The best-selling card game, Exploding Kittens, has been transformed into a new Netflix series. The animated show introduces a storyline where God and the Devil manifest as talking cats meddling in the lives of the Higgins family on Earth. With Tom Ellis playing Godcat and Sashir Zemeda as Devilcat, the series explores their interactions with the family members, including Mom Abby, Dad Marv, daughter Greta, and son Travis. The adaptation maintains simplicity from the game while expanding on world-building in the animated form.
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