About Tuca & Bertie

Tuca & Bertie is an animated television series that premiered in 2021, created by Lisa Hanawalt for Netflix. The show features the adventures of two 30-year-old bird women who live in the same apartment building: Tuca, a confident, care-free toucan, and Bertie, a daydreaming, anxious songbird.

Making / Production

The series is produced by American entertainment company ShadowMachine. It was initially cancelled after one season on Netflix, but Adult Swim picked it up for a second season, which premiered on June 13, 2021.

Actors

• Tiffany Haddish who played Tuca, skillfully brings out the care-free and confident nature of her character.
• Ali Wong as Bertie, perfect portrays the anxieties and struggles of her character with relatable humor.
• Steven Yeun voices Speckle, Bertie's love interest, adding a human touch to the character with his performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Tuca & Bertie is created by Lisa Hanawalt who is a production designer and producer on BoJack Horseman.
• The series was originally cancelled by Netflix but was later picked up by Adult Swim.

Quotes

• "I'm Tuca! I'm confident, and I don't care about anything!" - Tuca
• "I have anxiety... But I'm working on it." - Bertie

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's eclectic soundtrack features a mix of indie pop, funk, and electro music, reflecting the lighthearted yet thoughtful tone of the series.
• The catchy theme song is performed by Jessie Ware.

Awards

While Tuca & Bertie does not currently have any awards, its unique blend of humor, striking animation style, and insightful commentary on female friendships and mental health have garnered critical praise.