Finally, after all the hype (there was a huge billboard poster just a few blocks from my home in the suburbs), Boondocks has arrived to Adult Swim. It got great reviews from both of the local papers over here. That really didn't surprise me.
Without spoiling the episode (I'll leave that to someone else), the family really did come to life on the small screen. This episode was a pretty good introduction to the Freeman's and their suburb. Althout we didn't get to meet any of their freinds yet, that would have been a lot for a first episode.
For some reason there has been some complaint about the use of the "N" word on this show. Seeing it in context I have to say that anyone who has a problem with how the word is used needs to step outside into the real world for a few minutes. Aaron McGruder isn't pulling his punches. However, I did think this ep was a little tame, by the comic's standards.
I don't know that this will be the next South Park. I think it will be the intelligent South Park, but with the "N" word thrown in instead of potty humor. That's not to say I don't like South Park (it has it's moments), I just think this will express itself in a more mature manner.
If you haven't seen the first episode yet, you'll get another chance on Saturday night at midnight (really Sunday morning).
My only complaint is the voice casting for Huey and Riley. I'm sorry, but they sound like little girls, not little boys. Maybe it will grow on me, or maybe Regina King will find a better pitch as the series goes on.
On the other hand, John Wittherspoon's Granddad was perfect.
Out of five
, I give it:
