Big Mouth

Premise:
“Big Mouth” is an adult animated series that navigates the awkward and often bewildering journey of puberty. The show takes us through the lives of a group of middle-school friends as they encounter everything from hormonal changes to sexual education. What sets “Big Mouth” apart is its anthropomorphized symbols of puberty, such as the Hormone Monsters and Shame Wizards, who often encourage or torment the characters as they try to understand their changing bodies and emotions.

Main Central Characters:

1. Nick Kroll as Nick Birch: An awkward adolescent who feels like he’s lagging behind his peers in puberty.
2. John Mulaney as Andrew Glouberman: Nick’s best friend, who enters puberty before him and has to deal with its challenges.
3. Jessi Klein as Jessi Glaser: A smart and rebellious girl who befriends Nick and Andrew.
4. Jason Mantzoukas as Jay Bilzerian: A magic-obsessed, hormone-driven kid who often gives bad advice.
5. Maya Rudolph as Connie the Hormone Monstress: The female hormone monster who counsels Jessi and other characters.

Themes:
“Big Mouth” is a coming-of-age story at its core, tackling the complexities of puberty, sexual orientation, and identity. The show explores topics often considered taboo, such as masturbation, menstruation, and sexuality, aiming to destigmatize them through humor and open dialogue. It also touches on the importance of friendship during these confusing years.

Critical Consensus Rating: 4/5
The show has received generally favorable reviews for its audacity to tackle uncomfortable subjects with wit and intelligence. However, it has also faced criticism for sometimes pushing boundaries too far, leading to moments that some viewers find offensive or overly explicit.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating: TV-MA
The show carries a TV-MA (Mature Audience) rating due to its explicit content, language, and themes related to sexuality and puberty, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

Broadcast Information:
The series originally premiered on Netflix and has been running since September 2017.

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