Mulligan (TV series)
An animated sitcom about rebuilding after an alien invasion.
Mulligan is an American animated apocalyptic sitcom created by Sam Means and Robert Carlock for Netflix. It premiered on May 12, 2023, with Part 2 released on May 24, 2024. The series follows Matty Mulligan, a working-class hero who defeats an alien invasion and becomes President of the entire human race, leading reconstruction efforts in the aftermath.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Animated sitcom / Post-apocalyptic
- Creator
- Robert Carlock / Sam Means
- Voices
- Nat Faxon / Chrissy Teigen / Tina Fey / Sam Richardson / Dana Carvey / Phil LaMarr / Ayo Edebiri
- Composer
- Jeff Richmond / Giancarlo Vulcano
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Num Seasons
- 1 (2 parts)
- Num Episodes
- 20
- Executive Producer
- Tina Fey / Robert Carlock / Sam Means / David Miner / Eric Gurian / Scott Greenberg / Joel Kuwahara
- Producer
- James Merrill / Donna Smith / Ayo Edebiri
- Runtime
- 25–29 minutes
- Company
- Little Stranger / Bevel Gears / Means End Productions / 3 Arts Entertainment / Bento Box Entertainment / Universal Television
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Lore & Background
The series is set after an alien invasion destroys much of humanity, but the aliens are defeated by working-class hero Matty Mulligan. In the aftermath, Mulligan becomes President of the human race and must lead reconstruction. The supporting cast includes his girlfriend Lucy Suwan, super scientist Dr. Farrah Braun, historian Simon Prioleau, reactionary Senator Cartwright LaMarr, and captive alien general Axatrax.
Reader's Guide
Mulligan received mixed reviews, with a 43% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 14 critics and a Metacritic score of 49 out of 100, indicating mixed or average reviews. The series earned 2.1 million views in its first seven weeks on Netflix and an additional 700,000 views in the last six months of 2023, making it one of the year's least-watched higher-profile Netflix productions. Its premise explores humanity's chance to start over and avoid past mistakes, though critics noted its humor as stale.
Did You Know?
- The series was originally announced in January 2021 with a planned 2021 release, but it premiered on May 12, 2023.
- Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, and Sam Means served as producers, with Ayo Edebiri as a co-producer.
- The alien general Axatrax is voiced by Phil LaMarr and was formerly imprisoned in the bowling alley of the White House.
- Part 2 of the first season was released on May 24, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mulligan (TV series)?
Mulligan is a Netflix animated sitcom that blends post-apocalyptic worldbuilding with workplace comedy. It was developed by Sam Means and Robert Carlock and debuted in May 2023.
Who voices Matty Mulligan in the series?
Nat Faxon provides the voice for the titular character, a blue-collar hero who goes from stopping an alien incursion to steering humanity's recovery as its elected leader.
What is the main plot of Mulligan?
The show tracks Matty Mulligan's journey from ordinary working-class citizen to the person who defeats an alien invasion and then has to figure out how to actually run the reconstruction of the entire human race.
When did Part 2 of Mulligan come out?
The second part of the series dropped on Netflix on May 24, 2024, roughly a year after the initial May 12, 2023 premiere.
Why is Mulligan considered a unique entry in apocalyptic media?
Rather than leaning into grim survival drama, the series frames the post-invasion world as a comedy of logistics and leadership, making it an animated sitcom set in the aftermath of the end of the world.
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