No I'm not saying it's 2024 and there shouldn't be shows like this. Mr. Birchum has a solid foundation and a decent cast to entertain, but the jokes land as slow as the animation in episodes 1 & 2. There are parts that I recognize as funny, heck even solid jokes and wordplay, but the stilted delivery aborts the laugh growing inside of you. Animation & characters remind me of Brickleberry but that show knew when to rapid fire a joke at the audience for the quick laugh and move on. Birchum needs that tighter editing and comedic-delivery style to really have a stronger appeal in the animation world.
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There is timing and rhythm issues
austinbouma13 May 2024
Good premise and potential, but the jokes fall flat. The timing just isn't there. It often feels like people are simply reading lines and not actually developing a joke. It's like with any type of comedy, the joke may be there, but not everybody can make you laugh when they tell the joke. It's all about delivery, and the delivery felt choppy and scripted in the first episode. Plus, the jokes are a touch on the predictable end. With that being said, I have only watched episode one thus far, and like most shows, I'm sure they will improve as time goes on. I enjoy Daily Wire and I will be rooting for the show to do well.
.. same old, same old...
NullUnit20 May 2024
Nothing really that new.
Same jokes, different setting.
I really wish these low-budget "idea without a real concept" animated shows would find a NEW animation studio to use. They all look exactly the same.
There's no "style" here... no flair.. Flair examples since the studio CLEARLY has no idea.... Simpson's coloring and non-human shapes.. South Park's "cardboard" characters. You know CREATIVE animation. Not just standard human figures and oh. Throw in a talking dog, or some other animal, too...
It's just more of the same.. nothing inventive or original.
A low budget way for those behind the scenes to think they can make money with minimal effort and then rendered by an overused animation studio with next to zero artistic creativity.
Same jokes, different setting.
I really wish these low-budget "idea without a real concept" animated shows would find a NEW animation studio to use. They all look exactly the same.
There's no "style" here... no flair.. Flair examples since the studio CLEARLY has no idea.... Simpson's coloring and non-human shapes.. South Park's "cardboard" characters. You know CREATIVE animation. Not just standard human figures and oh. Throw in a talking dog, or some other animal, too...
It's just more of the same.. nothing inventive or original.
A low budget way for those behind the scenes to think they can make money with minimal effort and then rendered by an overused animation studio with next to zero artistic creativity.
Flat Jokes, Monotone Voice Acting
calebthomasg13 May 2024
This was the least funny animated sitcom I've ever watched. I was waiting for jokes to hit, but the monotone voice acting and pace left stale delivery. DailyWire has great ideas, but I find myself extremely disappointed with the final products when they release.
I thought Mr. Birchum was supposed to be a Ron Swanson-esque character, a no-nonsense manly-man with a soft and charming side you see peak out every now and again. I just found Adam Carolla's raspy voice hard to listen to and the character of Mr. Birchum was too much of a Facebook comment section boomer.
Better screenwriters would really help. All in all, I probably won't be watching this show.
I thought Mr. Birchum was supposed to be a Ron Swanson-esque character, a no-nonsense manly-man with a soft and charming side you see peak out every now and again. I just found Adam Carolla's raspy voice hard to listen to and the character of Mr. Birchum was too much of a Facebook comment section boomer.
Better screenwriters would really help. All in all, I probably won't be watching this show.
A tame, unfunny, and poorly realised mess.
knoxfan200815 May 2024
This show is so awkward. As soon as it starts, the shoddy animation and ugly character designs are instantly apparent. Also, all the voice acting is slow and poorly paced. It feels like someone put a normal cartoon on 85% speed, as if it's slowing down everything to pander to an imagined low IQ audience.
One thing to note, is that it's clear that star and creator Adam Coralla, is just using this show to air out his grievances with the modern world. Every situation is Corolla making up some straw-man figure and sardonically mocking them. It's a sad power fantasy. There's literally a guitar sting when a character mocks the Green New Deal, it's embarrassing. Carolla even writes in a black-friend character whose sole job is to agree with everything Mr Birchum says. The theme song is a shameless rip-off of 'King of the Hill', and its animation style is like a super-low-rent 'F is for Family'.
'Mr Birchum' feels about 3 decades too late. All the jokes about downtrodden and tired teachers were done better in 'Daria'. Mr Birchum is just a duller Mr DeMartino, and the daughter is just a rip-off of Louise from 'Bob's Burgers'. The comedy is akin to a wine-mum minions meme. All the jokes are derivative and lazy, there's even a cat-on-the-internet joke and a DMV gag! Despite thinking that it's edgy and offensive, 'Mr Birchum' is less offensive than all the shows it's ripping off. Even the pathetic 'Lady Ballers' had more nerve than this show. You're more likely to be offended by an episode of 'Futurama' than this dreck.
The episodes are too long 25+ minutes is way too much for what this show is. The fact that they didn't cut it down to 15 or even 22 minute chunks just shows how overly confident and arrogant this project is. A smarter, more mature creator would have the wherewithal to cut the weaker jokes and keep the comedy short and snappy. There's a reason adult swim episodes are 11-15 minutes. How does Carolla still not understand this after a career in comedy?
It pales in comparison to 'Drawn Together', the best thing Corolla was ever a part of, in terms of humour and transgressive-ness. 'Drawn together' is a very progressive show, so I wonder if Carolla feels a bit insecure that DT will be his main legacy.
This whole experience is just sad and cringe. It's the tv equivalent of the "old man yells at clouds" joke from 'The Simpsons'.
One thing to note, is that it's clear that star and creator Adam Coralla, is just using this show to air out his grievances with the modern world. Every situation is Corolla making up some straw-man figure and sardonically mocking them. It's a sad power fantasy. There's literally a guitar sting when a character mocks the Green New Deal, it's embarrassing. Carolla even writes in a black-friend character whose sole job is to agree with everything Mr Birchum says. The theme song is a shameless rip-off of 'King of the Hill', and its animation style is like a super-low-rent 'F is for Family'.
'Mr Birchum' feels about 3 decades too late. All the jokes about downtrodden and tired teachers were done better in 'Daria'. Mr Birchum is just a duller Mr DeMartino, and the daughter is just a rip-off of Louise from 'Bob's Burgers'. The comedy is akin to a wine-mum minions meme. All the jokes are derivative and lazy, there's even a cat-on-the-internet joke and a DMV gag! Despite thinking that it's edgy and offensive, 'Mr Birchum' is less offensive than all the shows it's ripping off. Even the pathetic 'Lady Ballers' had more nerve than this show. You're more likely to be offended by an episode of 'Futurama' than this dreck.
The episodes are too long 25+ minutes is way too much for what this show is. The fact that they didn't cut it down to 15 or even 22 minute chunks just shows how overly confident and arrogant this project is. A smarter, more mature creator would have the wherewithal to cut the weaker jokes and keep the comedy short and snappy. There's a reason adult swim episodes are 11-15 minutes. How does Carolla still not understand this after a career in comedy?
It pales in comparison to 'Drawn Together', the best thing Corolla was ever a part of, in terms of humour and transgressive-ness. 'Drawn together' is a very progressive show, so I wonder if Carolla feels a bit insecure that DT will be his main legacy.
This whole experience is just sad and cringe. It's the tv equivalent of the "old man yells at clouds" joke from 'The Simpsons'.
Not funny
bngoodno19 May 2024
It's really just not a funny show so far. There wasn't a single part in either of the first 2 episodes where I or my wife laughed out loud. The only entertaining character in the show really is Tyler Fischers. This was built up for so long and there was so much hype but it's just very disappointing. They might have been better off if the show was only 18-20 minutes instead of almost 30. The failure to land on the jokes makes those extra minutes that much more grueling. I really hope they're listening to the critiques and attempt to fix it. I'll keep watching the next few episodes to see if it gets better but so far I'm very disappointed.
Good, with the potential to be great
jhqytfvhj14 May 2024
Overall, I like the concept/content of this show quite a bit. This is pretty much the type of show I'd expect to see the Daily Wire crew put forth (which I consider to be a compliment.) Think Lady Ballers, etc. The execution, though, does leave some room for improvement. As others have noted, the voice acting in the first couple of episodes is a bit stiff. All things considered, this is certainly not unusual for a new show when cast members are still learning their characters and getting used to things. I'm sure this will improve with time. While I'm sure the wokies will be having fits, I can definitely see this quickly becoming a hilarious weekly watch in no time.
Slow moving
debntroy9114 May 2024
I understand where you're trying to go with everything but man does this feel clunky and slow. It takes forever to get the joke and then when it finally gets there it just does not hit. Seems like you are trying way to hard to get the agenda out there so there is no real flow. Adams voice just drones on, it reminds me of a high school teacher that I had, and that may be what you're going for, but I didn't get a great grade in that class because I lost interest in the subject having to listen to a very Boring speaker. A little inflection will go along way it would be quicker grab to my attention and speed up your pace.
I really liked the first episode watching at 1.25 speed
HokieHokieHokieHi12313 May 2024
I would have given it a 10 but the pace is really slow. Makes the jokes feel a little stilted and makes the delivery feel a little forced. I cranked up the speed though to 1.25x and it actually made things a lot more fun to watch and helped things hit a little better. I liked it a lot better and will probably just start with that in the future. Anyway, fun show. The characters are fun and the premise is entertaining albeit in line with what i expected. I'm looking forward to trying out a few more episodes although I don't currently have a dailywire plus subscription. Maybe I'll hit them up next time the subscriptions go on sale.
"The idea is funny!" Is not a show.
TysonOnTwos16 May 2024
I watched Ladyballers. I then visited my family and they all raved about it. I asked about specific scenes in the movie, they said "Oh I've only watched a clip or two, but the message of the movie is so true and on point! It's funny!" So I had them watch it. Afterwards, they were inches away from canceling their daily wire membership. They were appalled. Daily Wire rips into modern culture and foundry talks about Plato and the Great Gasby,
... fine. Show us what you think our culture needs more of. Show us the what a quality alternative looks like. This show has the same issue as Ladyballers, People seem to like the IDEA of the show more than the actual jokes, characters or story.
This will have its fans. And I'm happy for you. There are many shows and movies I love that I know are awful quality but it just scratches an itch I have. However this IS lacking in quality and holding DW accountable is important. They are young... but not THAT young anymore...and they seem to be investing a lot of energy and money into some rather poor quality products. And they'll keep doing it if they keep seeing people rave at the ideas alone. (I mean if you think about all the Disney defenders out there, they never defend the quality of these Marvel shows or Dr. Who Specials or Star Wars shows etc... they identify with the idea. Maybe let's hold "alternative" media to a higher standard than "this fits into my world view" and start looking for shows that actually deliver good stories, jokes, characters, music... anything really at this point.)
The animation in this is that really uninspired modern "adult cartoon" style that might as well be radio. There is no life breathed into them on a visual level. I remember internet cartoons in the early 2000's that had similar designs but way more inventive animation. The writing is... clunky to say the least. The plot is... there... but motives flip on a dime. I can't tell where people stand on any given plot point. The family dynamics aren't fun to watch. You can have families that don't get along, but you should still feel what drew these people together in the first place. These are joke avatars. The voice acting doesn't do any favors here either but I think it's more of a directing issue than the voice talent themselves. It's hard to be edgy when your character look, sound and feel stale. The whole show is lacking energy and as I mentioned before, it's lacking passion.
Eventually this road DW is heading down is going to burn out people who aren't hungry for ideas that were dated even back when they were relevant. This show has potential to be good, but that just means it hasn't done anything good yet. I really hope this finds it's stride but I won't be tuning in to find out.
This will have its fans. And I'm happy for you. There are many shows and movies I love that I know are awful quality but it just scratches an itch I have. However this IS lacking in quality and holding DW accountable is important. They are young... but not THAT young anymore...and they seem to be investing a lot of energy and money into some rather poor quality products. And they'll keep doing it if they keep seeing people rave at the ideas alone. (I mean if you think about all the Disney defenders out there, they never defend the quality of these Marvel shows or Dr. Who Specials or Star Wars shows etc... they identify with the idea. Maybe let's hold "alternative" media to a higher standard than "this fits into my world view" and start looking for shows that actually deliver good stories, jokes, characters, music... anything really at this point.)
The animation in this is that really uninspired modern "adult cartoon" style that might as well be radio. There is no life breathed into them on a visual level. I remember internet cartoons in the early 2000's that had similar designs but way more inventive animation. The writing is... clunky to say the least. The plot is... there... but motives flip on a dime. I can't tell where people stand on any given plot point. The family dynamics aren't fun to watch. You can have families that don't get along, but you should still feel what drew these people together in the first place. These are joke avatars. The voice acting doesn't do any favors here either but I think it's more of a directing issue than the voice talent themselves. It's hard to be edgy when your character look, sound and feel stale. The whole show is lacking energy and as I mentioned before, it's lacking passion.
Eventually this road DW is heading down is going to burn out people who aren't hungry for ideas that were dated even back when they were relevant. This show has potential to be good, but that just means it hasn't done anything good yet. I really hope this finds it's stride but I won't be tuning in to find out.
Cool Cast
rosenlafmary22 May 2024
Wanted to give this a shot based on the lineup. First of all, Roseanne! But Megyn Kelly and Sage Steele are also in it, which sounded interesting to say the least? They both honestly did a decent job for not actually being actors, and the cast is generally good, but Adam Carolla and Brett Cooper were the standouts for me.
This has potential to be awesome as the season continues and they iron out the pacing and timing. Karponzi steals the show, in my opinion, but hopefully the other characters continue to develop as well. This show is worth a try, though the jokes were definitely written for a certain audience, it's is pretty charming overall.
This has potential to be awesome as the season continues and they iron out the pacing and timing. Karponzi steals the show, in my opinion, but hopefully the other characters continue to develop as well. This show is worth a try, though the jokes were definitely written for a certain audience, it's is pretty charming overall.
Mr Bircum is painfully slow
marcofoster16 May 2024
One of the few shows I had to stop watching midway through the first episode. I personally like the Daily Wire's content but between this show and Lady Ballers we see a worrying drop in quality. The show kills an sort of momentum by being so painfully slow you'd wish you were triggered by it so that you could feel something...anything. It takes them 3 minutes to walk out of the carpark at the beginning of the first episode. Another concern is that the jokes get stale quickly, in the first three minutes it already made me worry that the had ran out of content. Perhaps daily wire should consider getting comedians to tell jokes since its a shame their large budget is dumped into such a waste of a show.
Mr Birchum will likely end after just one season - but at the rate they're telling jokes I might be dead by then anyway.
Mr Birchum will likely end after just one season - but at the rate they're telling jokes I might be dead by then anyway.
Painfully unfunny family guy clone
vincentg-4312121 May 2024
I'd watch Big mouth over this, and that's saying something. It tries to be edgy. But it's basically grandpa humor. Save yourself the time and just rewatch the simpsons, family guy, king of the hill or even the cleveland show instead of this and you'll definitly be spending your time better and will be more fulfilled.
This is painfully hard to even watch. I still have 230 characters to go, but it doesn't even deserve the time. How many ways can I say to not waste your time with it. It's so bad that I got on here to write a review! Adam must have thought that people watches the man show for his jokes... sorry bud! People only watched for the juggies.
This is painfully hard to even watch. I still have 230 characters to go, but it doesn't even deserve the time. How many ways can I say to not waste your time with it. It's so bad that I got on here to write a review! Adam must have thought that people watches the man show for his jokes... sorry bud! People only watched for the juggies.
It's King Of The Hill, but worse...
MichaelAlexanderStrawn17 May 2024
"Mr. Birchum," the new animated series from DailyWire+, created by comedian Adam Carolla, brings an intriguing yet somewhat underwhelming offering to the table. The show centers around Mr. Birchum, a no-nonsense junior high woodshop teacher grappling with modern societal changes that he finds bewildering and often frustrating. Despite its promising premise and star-studded voice cast, the series struggles to find its footing in several critical areas.
Firstly, the animation of "Mr. Birchum" appears dated and lacks the smoothness seen in contemporary animated shows. The character movements are slow and awkward, giving the show a lethargic feel that can disengage viewers. This slow-paced animation can be especially noticeable in an era where audiences are accustomed to more dynamic and visually appealing animated content.
The pacing of the show itself exacerbates this issue. Scenes often drag longer than necessary, filled with extended pauses and drawn-out interactions that sap the narrative of its energy. While some shows can leverage a slower pace to deepen character development and atmosphere, "Mr. Birchum" seems to fall into this rhythm due to poor execution rather than a deliberate stylistic choice.
Humor is another crucial element where "Mr. Birchum" falls short. The jokes often feel flat and outdated, failing to resonate with the sharp wit and cleverness that fans expect from modern animated comedies. The humor relies heavily on clichés and predictable punchlines, which can feel uninspired and unoriginal. This lack of effective humor is a significant drawback, especially for a show that positions itself as a comedy.
Moreover, the characters, while having potential, often feel underdeveloped and one-dimensional. Mr. Birchum, voiced by Adam Carolla, is portrayed as a bewildered and irritated figure struggling to understand his gamer son and politically correct school environment. However, his character lacks the depth and endearing quirks that make similar characters, like Hank Hill from "King of the Hill," so relatable and memorable. The supporting cast, including figures voiced by well-known personalities like Roseanne Barr and Megyn Kelly, also falls into familiar archetypes without bringing anything fresh or substantial to the narrative.
The comparisons to "King of the Hill" are almost inevitable, given the thematic similarities. Both shows focus on average families in small-town America dealing with everyday issues. However, where "King of the Hill" excels with its rich character development and balance of humor and heart, "Mr. Birchum" struggles to achieve the same depth. The series feels like an uninspired clone, borrowing elements without successfully integrating the charm and authenticity that made "King of the Hill" a classic.
Despite the challenges, the show's cast and the involvement of high-profile personalities bring some appeal. Adam Carolla's long-standing portrayal of Mr. Birchum, initially popularized on "Crank Yankers," provides a nostalgic touch for SOME viewers. The presence of celebrities like Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens (oh...wait a moment) adds a layer of intrigue, even if their performances don't fully redeem the show's shortcomings.
Firstly, the animation of "Mr. Birchum" appears dated and lacks the smoothness seen in contemporary animated shows. The character movements are slow and awkward, giving the show a lethargic feel that can disengage viewers. This slow-paced animation can be especially noticeable in an era where audiences are accustomed to more dynamic and visually appealing animated content.
The pacing of the show itself exacerbates this issue. Scenes often drag longer than necessary, filled with extended pauses and drawn-out interactions that sap the narrative of its energy. While some shows can leverage a slower pace to deepen character development and atmosphere, "Mr. Birchum" seems to fall into this rhythm due to poor execution rather than a deliberate stylistic choice.
Humor is another crucial element where "Mr. Birchum" falls short. The jokes often feel flat and outdated, failing to resonate with the sharp wit and cleverness that fans expect from modern animated comedies. The humor relies heavily on clichés and predictable punchlines, which can feel uninspired and unoriginal. This lack of effective humor is a significant drawback, especially for a show that positions itself as a comedy.
Moreover, the characters, while having potential, often feel underdeveloped and one-dimensional. Mr. Birchum, voiced by Adam Carolla, is portrayed as a bewildered and irritated figure struggling to understand his gamer son and politically correct school environment. However, his character lacks the depth and endearing quirks that make similar characters, like Hank Hill from "King of the Hill," so relatable and memorable. The supporting cast, including figures voiced by well-known personalities like Roseanne Barr and Megyn Kelly, also falls into familiar archetypes without bringing anything fresh or substantial to the narrative.
The comparisons to "King of the Hill" are almost inevitable, given the thematic similarities. Both shows focus on average families in small-town America dealing with everyday issues. However, where "King of the Hill" excels with its rich character development and balance of humor and heart, "Mr. Birchum" struggles to achieve the same depth. The series feels like an uninspired clone, borrowing elements without successfully integrating the charm and authenticity that made "King of the Hill" a classic.
Despite the challenges, the show's cast and the involvement of high-profile personalities bring some appeal. Adam Carolla's long-standing portrayal of Mr. Birchum, initially popularized on "Crank Yankers," provides a nostalgic touch for SOME viewers. The presence of celebrities like Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens (oh...wait a moment) adds a layer of intrigue, even if their performances don't fully redeem the show's shortcomings.
Daily Wire, Dumpster Fire, Painful Ire!
Johnny-the-Film-Sentinel-218721 May 2024
Mr. Birchum feels like a show-within-a-show so poorly done and so cliched that it's a miracle someone said this was a good idea at all and not a Velma-like-dumpster of bad ideas and repressed rage over the modern world. The unfiltered anger over modern America's political disconnect is on full display with it's not-at-all-subtle shades thrown at 'liberals' and LGBT culture, and this makes conservative-oriented comedy like King of the Hill seem like a diamond in a sea of endless crap.
The Daily Wire + is an insult of a streaming service, providing non-entertainment instead of actual productions that will be analyzed to the end of time (like any competent filmmaker can attest to having made, like Stanley Kubrick, Orson Welles, Christopher Nolan, and even show runners like David Chase and Vince Gilligan). Mr. Birchum has precisely none of these endearing qualities, and feels like the most shallow kind of pandering imaginable; South Park has done a much better job at 'politically even' comedy and is much more in touch with universal human values and modern times than most cartoons being made well beyond their heyday.
Mr. Birchum is a toilet-fire of creative bankruptcy, characters that seem to impress only those who made the damn thing, and storytelling so on-the-nose and shallow it makes shows-in-shows from series like The Simpson or Family Guy seem as deep as a Shakespearean sonnet (THAT'S how low the bar is with Mr. Birchum); Mr. Birchum is a cliche's cliche of a show and a spit in the face to modern animation period.
The Daily Wire + just doesn't seem like a service that needs to exist, especially when shows like this are gonna make naysayers resort to Netflix, Disney+ and/or Amazon without a second thought in their minds. Streaming television has invited all kinds of creative possibilities that weren't possible with linear network tv of the past; Mr. Birchum is an impressive regression of what streaming's achieved for modern television.
0/10; if it were possible here. 0/5; same story. But it has to get 1/10 IMDb points 'officially'. This is awful stuff. Pirate the crap out of this one; DON'T give them a dime. Save your brain cells for good shows instead.
The Daily Wire + is an insult of a streaming service, providing non-entertainment instead of actual productions that will be analyzed to the end of time (like any competent filmmaker can attest to having made, like Stanley Kubrick, Orson Welles, Christopher Nolan, and even show runners like David Chase and Vince Gilligan). Mr. Birchum has precisely none of these endearing qualities, and feels like the most shallow kind of pandering imaginable; South Park has done a much better job at 'politically even' comedy and is much more in touch with universal human values and modern times than most cartoons being made well beyond their heyday.
Mr. Birchum is a toilet-fire of creative bankruptcy, characters that seem to impress only those who made the damn thing, and storytelling so on-the-nose and shallow it makes shows-in-shows from series like The Simpson or Family Guy seem as deep as a Shakespearean sonnet (THAT'S how low the bar is with Mr. Birchum); Mr. Birchum is a cliche's cliche of a show and a spit in the face to modern animation period.
The Daily Wire + just doesn't seem like a service that needs to exist, especially when shows like this are gonna make naysayers resort to Netflix, Disney+ and/or Amazon without a second thought in their minds. Streaming television has invited all kinds of creative possibilities that weren't possible with linear network tv of the past; Mr. Birchum is an impressive regression of what streaming's achieved for modern television.
0/10; if it were possible here. 0/5; same story. But it has to get 1/10 IMDb points 'officially'. This is awful stuff. Pirate the crap out of this one; DON'T give them a dime. Save your brain cells for good shows instead.
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