Adult Swim Year in Review: 2017

2017 was certainly a very interesting year for Adult Swim and arguably one of there biggest, consisting of Rick and Morty season 3, Tim and Eric: Awesome Show, Great Job! 10 yr Anniversary, and even the return of Samurai Jack. 

The station certainly has made quite a name for itself with Rick and Morty becoming "Americas top comedy" and represented a bizarre combination of the station's older and more modern identity. The premiere of The Jellies was certainly significant as it represented rapper/comedian Tyler the Creator's return to the channel in a show more similar to Rick and Morty then any other prior Adult Swim original. Tim and Eric, a station staple, had a very large presence on the channel this year, appearing in the 10 yr anniversary special, Tim and Eric Bedtime Stories season 2, two new seasons of Decker and, the return of their bizarre web series, On Cinema at the Cinema.

Arguably the most significant moment of the channels year was the return of cult classic tv show, Samurai Jack, returning after over a 10 yr hiatus for it's 5th and final season, giving the show the terrific, proper ending it always deserved, targeted towards a more mature audience.

Looking back at all that happened on Adult Swim this year, it clearly was very significant for the channel. I just hope the channel can continue its momentum moving forward into 2018. Not having a new Rick and Morty season to attract large amounts of viewers will certainly affect the channel's ratings, however; I'm excited to see what new shows will fill the programming hole and make me laugh during all of my late nights in 2018.

Nathan For You: Comedy Central's Adult Swim Show

It's hard for me to express in words the amount of respect and love I have for Nathan for You... but fuck it I'm gonna try anyway. 

Nathan For You follows comedian Nathan Fielder as he attempts to help struggling small businesses by offering outrageous, usually stupid, advice. The show has had premises as mild as helping a frozen yogurt store by offering a poop flavored yogurt, to branding a moving company as Americas next big workout craze. Although the premises are ridiculous and hilarious, the real genius of the show is the character Nathan Fielder flawlessly performs and the ridiculous individuals he encounters. In the show, Nathan plays a total asshole. Although his plans are ridiculously stupid, he insists they are perfect and frequently gets into arguments. He is very stuck up and pretentious, but also very awkward, completely confusing everyone he interacts with. Best of all, he never breaks character, even when interacting with some of the most bizarre people on the planet. For example, in season 1, one man offered to give Nathan some of his grandson's pee, proving to be one of televisions most bizarre moments.

So why am I calling it an Adult Swim show if it's on Comedy Central? The show is actually produced by Absolutely Productions, the same production company responsible for Adult Swim classics such as The Eric Andre Show, Check it Out with Dr. Steve Brule, and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. The production company was actually founded by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, giving Nathan for You a unique feel that is normally confined to Adult Swim with the majority of Tim and Eric's other work. 

I cannot recommend this show enough, to any person. If any of these other Adult Swim shows have sounded too strange and bizarre for you, I promise this show is for you. If I haven't been able to convince you enough, watch this video and then see what you think.