Universal Basic Guys

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Universal Basic Guys
File:Universal Basic Guys.jpg
Promotional release poster
GenreAnimated sitcom
Created byAdam Malamut & Craig Malamut
Showrunners
Voices of
Theme music composerAdam Malamut & Craig Malamut
ComposerAlejandro Valencia & René Garza Aldape
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Adam Malamut
  • Craig Malamut
  • Dan Lagana
  • Rob Rosell
EditorRamon Samson
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) –
present (present)

Universal Basic Guys is an American animated sitcom created by Adam and Craig Malamut that premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[1] The show centers around a group of Pennsylvania factory workers who are enrolled in a Universal Basic Income pilot program when their jobs are taken over by AI-powered robots, and left with a monthly income and a lot of free time to get into trouble.

It received mixed reviews from critics.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Adam Malamut as Mark Hoagies
  • Craig Malamut as Hank Hoagies, Mark's younger, yet slightly dumber brother
  • Talia Genevieve as Tammy, Mark's wife who is a nurse
  • Fred Armisen as David, one of the neighbors

Guest starring

Episodes

No.Title [2]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [2]Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Rating/share
(18-49)
1"Pet Projects"Nick SimpsonAdam Malamut & Craig MalamutSeptember 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)1BBHG034.03[3]1.2/12[3]
2"Sunset Cruise"Martin CormierChris GarciaSeptember 15, 2024 (2024-09-15)1BBHG060.66[4]0.2/2[4]
3"The Devil You Know"Nick SimpsonAdam Malamut & Craig MalamutSeptember 22, 2024 (2024-09-22)1BBHG081.33[5]0.4/3[5]
4"Guy's Day"Martin CormierDan LaganaSeptember 29, 2024 (2024-09-29)1BBHG070.71[6]0.2/2[6]
5"Jaws of Life"UnknownUnknownOctober 6, 2024 (2024-10-06)TBAN/ATBA
6"Bird's Cage"UnknownUnknownOctober 20, 2024 (2024-10-20)TBAN/ATBA

Production

Development

In November 2022, it was announced that Game of Zones creators and executive producer Adam and Craig Malamut were set up on an animated series on Fox, called Universal Basic Guys/The Hoagie Bros. The series is produced by Leith Hill Productions, Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, with Bento Box Entertainment providing the animation.[7] In May 2024, the series was retitled to Universal Basic Guys and renewed for a second season ahead of its debut in the fall.[8] Dan Lagana serves as an executive producer and the showrunner for the first season while Rob Rosell is an executive producer and the showrunner for the second season.[9]

Casting

On July 25, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Adam Malamut, Talia Genevieve, Fred Armisen, and Ally Maki were cast in starring roles.[10]

Broadcast

The series premiered on September 8, 2024 on Fox.[8][1]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 20% approval rating based on 5 critic reviews.[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 41 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[12]

References

  1. ^ 1.0 1.1 Schneider, Michael (July 16, 2024). "Fox Reveals Fall Premiere Dates, Including the Return of '9-1-1: Lone Star' After Its Strike-Induced 15-Month Hiatus". Variety. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. ^ 2.0 2.1 "Shows A-Z – universal basic guys on fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  3. ^ 3.0 3.1 Pucci, Douglas (September 10, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: NFL Kickoff Weekend Scores Big Numbers for Fox, CBS and NBC". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  4. ^ 4.0 4.1 Pucci, Douglas (September 17, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Primetime Emmy Awards Reaches 3-Year High in Total Viewers". Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  5. ^ 5.0 5.1 Pucci, Douglas (September 24, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: Series Premieres of 'Matlock' on CBS and 'Rescue: Hi-Surf' on Fox Get Ample Sampling". Programming Insider. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  6. ^ 6.0 6.1 Pucci, Douglas (October 1, 2024). "Sunday Ratings: 'The Summit' on CBS Gets Off to Slow Start". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 7, 2022). "Game of Zones Creators Adam, Craig Malamut Set Animated Comedy at Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  8. ^ 8.0 8.1 Cordero, Rosy (May 19, 2024). "'Universal Basic Guys' Scores Early Season 2 Renewal; Fox Drops Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Fox Unveils Fall 2024 Premiere Dates, Launching a New Season Defined by Unexpected, Unforgettable Original Entertainment Fox Delivers Schedule Filled with All-new and Returning Dramas, Animated Comedies and Unscripted Series, Highlighted by the Series Premieres of Action-drama Rescue: Hi-surf from Legendary Executive Producer and Director John Wells, Mystery Drama Murder in a Small Town and New Animated Comedy Universal Basic Guys". FoxFlash (Press release). July 16, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Schneider, Michael (July 26, 2024). "Fox Surprises Comic-Con Attendee With $3,000 Prize at 'Universal Basic Guys' Panel". Variety. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "Universal Basic Guys: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Universal Basic Guys: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 18, 2024.

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