The Awesomes

About The Awesomes

"The Awesomes" is an animated comedy show that was exclusively released on Hulu in 2013. It was created by Seth Meyers and Mike Shoemaker. The series is about a group of superheroes who step in and replace the members of a legendary but disbanding superhero team. Under new leadership, The Awesomes strive to put themselves back together in the face of intense media and public scrutiny.

Making / Production

The production of "The Awesomes" was a collaborative effort between Meyers and Shoemaker, and was produced by Broadway Video, a production company that has been involved in a number of successful projects, including "Saturday Night Live", "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Portlandia". The animation for the series was handled by Bento Box Entertainment.

Actors

• Seth Meyers: He is the co-creator who voiced the character of Prock, the well-meaning but often bumbling leader of The Awesomes. He brought a great balance of humor and earnestness to the character.
• Ike Barinholtz: He voiced Muscleman, one of the main characters, and Berserker, a secondary character. His portrayal brought a humorous edge to both characters.
• Emmy Coligado: She played the part of Sumo, filling the role with a spunky energy that was contagious.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally developed for MTV but was ultimately picked up by Hulu.
• Rachel Dratch, known for her work on "Saturday Night Live", also voices a character in the series.
• Despite its comedic tone, the series tackled a variety of serious themes, including leadership, teamwork, and public perception.

Awards

During its time, "The Awesomes" didn't receive any notable award nominations or wins. However, the show was well-received by the audience for its humor and unique storytelling.

Quotes

• "The only way to learn how to be a superhero is to just start doing it." - Prock
• "You can’t spell awesome without me." - Muscleman

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music for "The Awesomes" was composed by Jingle Punks Music.
• Throughout the series, the sound design often utilized typical superhero-style music to add to the comedic and slightly satirical tone of the show.