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Business Mayor
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
‘It gets me cackling like nothing else!' Your favourite YouTube TV shows
Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, made by the same team, are as funny as anything on mainstream TV. Despite being animated, Hazbin Hotel is very much a show for adults, with both the comedy and plot lines often very not-safe-for-work. It has queer-friendly, gut-busting laughs, with surprisingly moving storylines and songs Lin Manuel-Miranda would be jealous of. The great strength of this being a YouTube show is that it would be extremely hard to pitch to a network. As they control their own content, creators can push the humour and actually build story around compelling (but risque) issues around sex, gender and identity. The show is essentially set in a version of hell. Hazbin Hotel focuses on the daughter of Satan trying to run a hotel for demons with the aim of rehabilitating them so they can get to heaven. It's extremely irreverent, silly and subtle – a rousing story of someone coming into their own. Will Green, 35, London Bangmouth Village An antihero for our time … Christopher Bliss in Bangmouth Village. Photograph: Youtube It's hard to think of a soap opera that's also unmissable prestige viewing. Bangmouth Village is neither. I found this ingenious and genuinely funny new show via TikTok clips, and immediately binged the three exquisite episodes to date. Here's hoping for more. It has everything from devastating twists to realistic phone conversations to a true antihero of our time in Billy Bangmouth (portrayed by writer and director Christopher Bliss), who we know has been in prison because he tells us. Bliss also shares insights into his writing process on TikTok which are worth a watch. But please, please don't be tempted to play 'sticky bonnet' in real life. Rob, 42, Devon Puppet History Like a historical version of the Muppets … the Professor in Puppet History. Photograph: Youtube I think when you stop being a child, history becomes dry and serious, so I love having a show like Puppet History, which feels like Horrible Histories – but for grownups. Every week they cover an event from history that's either mildly bonkers like 'Lisztomania' (the fan frenzy that surrounded Hungarian composer Franz Liszt in the 19th century) or someone you might not have heard of like Ching Shih, a pirate queen from China. They've always gone out of their way to shine a light on interesting bits of history that aren't often discussed, particularly when it comes to women and Africa. It's such a funny show and the Professor is my hero. Plus, each episode ends with an annoyingly catchy song! I would really recommend it as a historical version of the Muppets. Sabrina, Newcastle Video Game High School My favourite YouTube show has got to be Video Game High School, brilliantly produced by Freddie Wong and RocketJump Studios. The series is set in a world where video games and esports are treated with the same seriousness and passion as traditional sports, following students at a high school dedicated entirely to gaming. Thanks to its crowdfunding success, VGHS had an impressive budget, which meant the action scenes were shot with exhilarating cinematic flair. At the time, this was genuinely groundbreaking for a YouTube show. But beyond the action, what made VGHS truly special was the character development driven by great acting performances. Was it cheesy sometimes? Absolutely, but in exactly the way that all high school shows are. VGHS represented a fresh era of content that was different, engaging, fundamentally nerdy and perfectly captured YouTube at its creative height. Amen Tesfay, 25, London Jet Lag: the Game Jet Lag: the Game is a fantastic series of games played using geography and public transport. Previous examples include country-wide games of hide and seek, tag across Europe and races to claim as many states or countries in a region as possible. While it's greatly enjoyable to see games unfold, it also functions well as a travel show showcasing quieter, more obscure locations and a solid manifesto for good public transport infrastructure. John Son, 29, Glasgow The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World My favourite YouTube TV show is The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World (MUGG) on the Grouse House channel. I recommend it to anyone who loves a healthy dose of cracked Aussie alternative comedy. It's the highlight of my Monday evening when they upload new episodes. It gets me cackling like nothing else, and it's a great next show for anyone new to the Aunty Donna-verse. The goal of the MUGG is for the party host to guess each guest's 'quirks', but at the start of each episode the MC and the guests make all of the quirks as unhinged and unguessable as possible. As a result, things often go off the rails in hilarious ways. Each episode is intercut with talking head interviews where the players share their emotional states and try to explain what they were thinking as they tried to guess the unguessable. Silas Vriend, 29, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Good Mythical Morning Funny, silly and mostly about food … Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal on Good Mythical Morning. Photograph: Youtube Good Mythical Morning is a weekday breakfast show which comes out at about 11am in the UK. I started watching it during the pandemic. The mix of humour, food and interesting facts really appealed to me. In some ways it reminds me of morning TV back in the 90s. It is hosted by Rhett and Link who describe themselves as 'internetainers'. It is funny, silly and mostly about food. There are a lot of spin-off shows including Last Meals, which is a chatshow like the Off Menu podcast but if they made the meals, hosted by Mythical chef Josh. Mim Gale, Leighton Buzzard Soft White Underbelly Soft White Underbelly videos are documentaries that take a hard look at what abuse, neglect, drugs and untreated mental illness have done to so many Americans. It shows they are people and their lives have value. It's tragic and heartbreaking because we can do better by them. Christy, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA UNHhhh Trixie and Katya in UNHhhh. Photograph: Youtube UNHhhh's premise is simple: two drag queens, Trixie and Katya, sit on bar stools in front of a green screen and deviate wildly from the topic they're given to discuss. It's a hilarious mix of observation, personal anecdotes and surreal editing that's all done in under quarter of an hour. The first time I saw it back in 2021, I had no idea what was going on. It was such a fever dream. But I tried another episode, then another. The improvised introductions that lead to their signature 'Because it's our show, and not yours' are unpredictable, but the show itself is one of those reliable things I can reach for whenever I need to laugh. Call me basic for recommending this one, but episode 119, 'Gurl, You Gay', has 11m views for good reason. Mary, Northumberland PBS Space Time PBS Space Time is an educational show focusing mostly on space science but also delving into particle and quantum physics. The host Dr Matt O'Dowd does an excellent job at explaining very complicated subjects in ways that make them approachable. While some equations are covered, they are explained in a way that doesn't make them impossible to understand if you're not particularly gifted when it comes to maths. Mostly, however, the topics are discussed in a way that explains what is happening without you needing to understand the mathematical reasons behind it. All of this is combined with excellent visualisations that really pull the whole show together. If you're interested in space and like to learn, I would highly recommend this show as an excellent way to enhance your understanding of space time. Callum, 32, Blandford St Mary
The Guardian
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘It gets me cackling like nothing else!' Your favourite YouTube TV shows
Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, made by the same team, are as funny as anything on mainstream TV. Despite being animated, Hazbin Hotel is very much a show for adults, with both the comedy and plot lines often very not-safe-for-work. It has queer-friendly, gut-busting laughs, with surprisingly moving storylines and songs Lin Manuel-Miranda would be jealous of. The great strength of this being a YouTube show is that it would be extremely hard to pitch to a network. As they control their own content, creators can push the humour and actually build story around compelling (but risque) issues around sex, gender and identity. The show is essentially set in a version of hell. Hazbin Hotel focuses on the daughter of Satan trying to run a hotel for demons with the aim of rehabilitating them so they can get to heaven. It's extremely irreverent, silly and subtle – a rousing story of someone coming into their own. Will Green, 35, London It's hard to think of a soap opera that's also unmissable prestige viewing. Bangmouth Village is neither. I found this ingenious and genuinely funny new show via TikTok clips, and immediately binged the three exquisite episodes to date. Here's hoping for more. It has everything from devastating twists to realistic phone conversations to a true antihero of our time in Billy Bangmouth (portrayed by writer and director Christopher Bliss), who we know has been in prison because he tells us. Bliss also shares insights into his writing process on TikTok which are worth a watch. But please, please don't be tempted to play 'sticky bonnet' in real life. Rob, 42, Devon I think when you stop being a child, history becomes dry and serious, so I love having a show like Puppet History, which feels like Horrible Histories – but for grownups. Every week they cover an event from history that's either mildly bonkers like 'Lisztomania' (the fan frenzy that surrounded Hungarian composer Franz Liszt in the 19th century) or someone you might not have heard of like Ching Shih, a pirate queen from China. They've always gone out of their way to shine a light on interesting bits of history that aren't often discussed, particularly when it comes to women and Africa. It's such a funny show and the Professor is my hero. Plus, each episode ends with an annoyingly catchy song! I would really recommend it as a historical version of the Muppets. Sabrina, Newcastle My favourite YouTube show has got to be Video Game High School, brilliantly produced by Freddie Wong and RocketJump Studios. The series is set in a world where video games and esports are treated with the same seriousness and passion as traditional sports, following students at a high school dedicated entirely to gaming. Thanks to its crowdfunding success, VGHS had an impressive budget, which meant the action scenes were shot with exhilarating cinematic flair. At the time, this was genuinely groundbreaking for a YouTube show. But beyond the action, what made VGHS truly special was the character development driven by great acting performances. Was it cheesy sometimes? Absolutely, but in exactly the way that all high school shows are. VGHS represented a fresh era of content that was different, engaging, fundamentally nerdy and perfectly captured YouTube at its creative height. Amen Tesfay, 25, London Jet Lag: the Game is a fantastic series of games played using geography and public transport. Previous examples include country-wide games of hide and seek, tag across Europe and races to claim as many states or countries in a region as possible. While it's greatly enjoyable to see games unfold, it also functions well as a travel show showcasing quieter, more obscure locations and a solid manifesto for good public transport infrastructure. John Son, 29, Glasgow My favourite YouTube TV show is The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World (MUGG) on the Grouse House channel. I recommend it to anyone who loves a healthy dose of cracked Aussie alternative comedy. It's the highlight of my Monday evening when they upload new episodes. It gets me cackling like nothing else, and it's a great next show for anyone new to the Aunty Donna-verse. The goal of the MUGG is for the party host to guess each guest's 'quirks', but at the start of each episode the MC and the guests make all of the quirks as unhinged and unguessable as possible. As a result, things often go off the rails in hilarious ways. Each episode is intercut with talking head interviews where the players share their emotional states and try to explain what they were thinking as they tried to guess the unguessable. Silas Vriend, 29, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Good Mythical Morning is a weekday breakfast show which comes out at about 11am in the UK. I started watching it during the pandemic. The mix of humour, food and interesting facts really appealed to me. In some ways it reminds me of morning TV back in the 90s. It is hosted by Rhett and Link who describe themselves as 'internetainers'. It is funny, silly and mostly about food. There are a lot of spin-off shows including Last Meals, which is a chatshow like the Off Menu podcast but if they made the meals, hosted by Mythical chef Josh. Mim Gale, Leighton Buzzard Soft White Underbelly videos are documentaries that take a hard look at what abuse, neglect, drugs and untreated mental illness have done to so many Americans. It shows they are people and their lives have value. It's tragic and heartbreaking because we can do better by them. Christy, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA UNHhhh's premise is simple: two drag queens, Trixie and Katya, sit on bar stools in front of a green screen and deviate wildly from the topic they're given to discuss. It's a hilarious mix of observation, personal anecdotes and surreal editing that's all done in under quarter of an hour. The first time I saw it back in 2021, I had no idea what was going on. It was such a fever dream. But I tried another episode, then another. The improvised introductions that lead to their signature 'Because it's our show, and not yours' are unpredictable, but the show itself is one of those reliable things I can reach for whenever I need to laugh. Call me basic for recommending this one, but episode 119, 'Gurl, You Gay', has 11m views for good reason. Mary, Northumberland PBS Space Time is an educational show focusing mostly on space science but also delving into particle and quantum physics. The host Dr Matt O'Dowd does an excellent job at explaining very complicated subjects in ways that make them approachable. While some equations are covered, they are explained in a way that doesn't make them impossible to understand if you're not particularly gifted when it comes to maths. Mostly, however, the topics are discussed in a way that explains what is happening without you needing to understand the mathematical reasons behind it. All of this is combined with excellent visualisations that really pull the whole show together. If you're interested in space and like to learn, I would highly recommend this show as an excellent way to enhance your understanding of space time. Callum, 32, Blandford St Mary
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prime Video snags a helluva lot of Hazbin Hotel-adjacent Helluva Boss
Amazon's Prime Video is descending deeper into hell, as the studio announced today that it's snatched up a second existing series set in the universe of Vivienne Medrano's Hazbin Hotel: Helluva Boss. As with Hazbin, an animated musical comedy set in a hotel in hell, the series originally debuted on Medrano's YouTube channel, before the Bezos money came floating in to share the fun with Prime's servers. (Amazon snatched up Hazbin after a pilot, while Helluva has run for two seasons on the channel.) In addition to being schlorped up into the Prime-a-verse, Helluva has also now been renewed for a third and fourth season. Oh, and Medrano has closed a first-look deal with Prime, so, yeah, they're clearly pretty into this whole 'wacky, sexy, funny version of damnation' stuff. Helluva centers itself on the I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a crew of demonic assassins who kill people on Earth while operating out of hell. The series stars Brandon Rogers, Grey's Anatomy alum Vivian Nixon, and animated voice mainstay Richard 'Invader Zim' Horvitz as the main component of its crew of hellish killers, who execute sociopathic murders, and also sometimes sing. Amazon announced the news with a trailer that gave us a headache, but which will probably delight fans, including Rogers' character asking the immortal question 'You thought The Hashbrown Hotel was the only Hell show that Daddy Amazon was horny for?' That includes laying out that episodes of the show will now debut on Prime Video, and then arrive a month or so later on their old home on YouTube. (Also, this counts as official confirmation that the two series exist in the same universe, with lots of promises of crossovers and overlaps.) The trailer is also quick to confirm that Medrano retains full creative control and final cut on the series, because, honestly, why wouldn't she: Hazbin has been a massive success for Amazon, so audiences are clearly responding to her style. More from A.V. Club Doctor Who drops its most consistent episode of the season so far Help us choose the songs for A.V. Undercover season 10 Trump Department Of Justice strips away Biden-era journalistic protections
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hazbin Hotel Season 2 and two new Helluva Boss seasons set to hit Prime Video; all you need to know
Great news for Hazbin Hotel fans, its spin-off, Helluva Boss, is heading to Prime Video with an exciting two-season renewal. The creator behind both anime shows, Vivienne Medrano, has reportedly struck a first-look deal with the streaming platform, finally giving the long-awaited seasons the green light and also allowing the streamer to get first dibs on any new animated shows or projects she creates. While the first two seasons of Helluva Boss, which follows the life of the employees of I.M.P., are already available on YouTube, they'll now also be streaming on Prime Video starting this fall alongside seasons 3 and 4. Hazbin Hotel's spinoff Helluva Boss renewed for two new seasons The first season of the American adult animated musical comedy premiered in 2020, set in the same universe as Hazbin Hotel. The story follows an assassination company in Hell run by Immediate Murder Professionals. While it's a spin-off, Helluva Boss, features a different cast, introducing characters like Blitzo, the boss of the company; Moxxie, who specialises in weapons; Loona, the hellhound receptionist; Millie, and more. Vivienne Medrano, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, shared her excitement about the new move: 'I am so grateful to Prime Video for their continued support of our work on Hazbin Hotel and for allowing our team at Spindlehorse to expand the Hellaverse by embracing Helluva Boss. I'm so excited for what this means for the continued rise of Indie animation!' A match made in Hell! New seasons of Hazbin Hotel AND Helluva Boss are coming to Prime Video! — Hazbin Hotel (@HazbinHotel) April 25, 2025 ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO In the anime, Blitzo and his team have a weird, on-again-off-again thing going with Stolas, a powerful demon prince. Together, they use a magical book to go into the human world and take out targets, based on orders they receive from the souls of hell, and somehow survive both their jobs and their own dysfunctional lives. The show's violent, funny, and dramatic, and every character brings their unique style to the table. The show is a mega hit on YouTube. It's 20 episodes have at least 12 million views each. Helluva Boss voice cast Brandon Rogers as Blitzo Richard Horvitz as Moxxie Vivian Nixon as Millie Erica Lindbeck as Loona Bryce Pinkham as Stolas Alex Brightman as Fizzarolli and Robo Fizz Meanwhile, Hazbin Hotel, Medrano's other show, follows the journey of Charlie Morningstar, the princess of Hell. Her mission is to reform the sinners and help them reach Heaven to ease Hell's overcrowding. The show began as a fan-funded pilot in 2019, but its popularity skyrocketed. By January 2024, it premiered on Prime Video with support from A24 and Bento Box. It was such a hit that Prime Video ordered a total of four seasons, two initially, with two more added later. Brandon Rogers, Richard Horvitz, Vivian Williams, Erica Lindbeck, and Bryce Pinkham lend their voices to the characters of Hazbin Hotel.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Helluva Boss joins Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video with two new seasons: Here's what we know
Helluva Boss release update: The chaotic, irreverent world of Helluva Boss is growing, and getting a new home. The hit animated series has officially been picked up for two more seasons and will now premiere on Prime Video, marking a major shift for the once indie web series. From YouTube hit to Prime Video Originally released on YouTube by creator Vivienne Medrano, Helluva Boss quickly became a cult favourite for its bold animation style, sharp humour, and dark fantasy themes. While fans have been enjoying the show online for years, its move to Prime Video signals a new phase in its journey, from grassroots project to a major streaming title. The upcoming third and fourth seasons will debut exclusively on Prime Video, although earlier episodes will still remain available on YouTube for long-time followers. Additionally, the first two seasons of Helluva Boss are set to arrive on Prime Video this fall. This hybrid approach keeps the show rooted in its origins while opening it up to a broader audience. About Helluva Boss Helluva Boss is an adult animated musical comedy series created by Vivienne Medrano. Set in the same world as Hazbin Hotel, the show follows the wild adventures of the employees at I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a company in Hell that offers assassination services to clients in the living world. The story focuses on Blitzo (pronounced "Blitz"), the quirky boss of I.M.P., and his team: Moxxie, a careful weapons expert; Millie, Moxxie's lively wife and the team's muscle; and Loona, their grumpy hellhound receptionist. With the help of a magical book borrowed from the demon prince Stolas, they travel to Earth to complete their missions. Together, the two shows form what's often referred to by fans as the "Hellaverse" a shared world filled with eccentric demons, emotional twists, and wild musical numbers. Their overlap has allowed for subtle connections and character crossovers that deepen the lore and reward dedicated viewers. 'Continued rise of indie animation' Behind both shows is Vivienne Medrano, whose unique voice and vision have reshaped how indie animation is perceived. With a new first-look deal at Prime Video, she's now set to develop even more animated projects for the platform, continuing to blend dark storytelling with offbeat humour and striking visuals. "I'm so excited for what this means for the continued rise of Indie animation! It's a dream come true to be able to tell these stories, and I truly can't wait for you to see what we have planned!" she said.
