About Solar Opposites

"Solar Opposites" is an animated sci-fi comedy series that first premiered on Hulu in 2020. The show revolves around a team of four aliens who escape their exploding home world, only to crash land into a suburban neighborhood on Earth. They consistently struggle with the dilemmas of being an outsider in a foreign land. Their contrasting views on humans invariably lead to disastrous albeit hilarious outcomes.

Making / Production

The television series is the brainchild of Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, best known for their work on the acclaimed animation, Rick and Morty. The show is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. Its distinctive animation style and outlandish humor have made it a hit with fans.

Actors

• Justin Roiland voices Korvo, one of the main alien characters. Roiland brings a balance of innocence and exasperation to his character who just wants to fix their spaceship and leave Earth.
• Thomas Middleditch provides the voice for Terry, another alien who, unlike Korvo, enjoys the human lifestyle. Middleditch delivers an energetic performance, capturing Terry's free-spirited nature.
• Sean Giambrone voices Yumyulack, the replicant of the group who is fascinated with human culture. Giambrone brings a youthful curiosity to the role.
• Mary Mack lends her voice to Jesse, another replicant who is kind-hearted and empathetic. Mack's performance adds depth to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is created by Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, who previously worked together on Rick and Morty.
• Despite their different attitudes towards Earth, the aliens are all named after popular street names in Los Angeles.
• The series was initially intended to air on Fox, but was later moved to Hulu where it found success.

Awards

As of now, Solar Opposites has not received any major awards. However, its unique storytelling and humor have garnered considerable critical acclaim.

Quotes

• "We only drink sophisticated drinks. Like wine or beer with a bit of a banana in it." - Terry
• "You know, sometimes you're so stupid, it's poetic." - Korvo
• "There's no such thing as a good war, but the worst war is the one you don't win." - Yumyulack

Music, Soundtrack

• The show’s energetic theme song and soundtrack are composed by Chris Westlake.
• The soundtrack perfectly complements and enhances the comedic nature of the show, often setting the tone for the various scenes and sequences.