What Happened to MTV's Downtown?
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4 ай бұрын#Downtown #mtv #cartoon
Today I'm looking at what happened to one of MTV's coolest and most beautiful cartoons: Downtown. I first heard of this show when I was researching my Mission Hill video, however I was astonished at the quality of this cartoon. WHY DID THIS GET CANCELLED?!? From Megas XLR creator Chris Prynoski. And would you watch a season 2?
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@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
Which cartoon should I check out next?
@AbsolutelyTrashed 4 ай бұрын
Ugly Americans if you want a suggestion
@blakeanderson5011 4 ай бұрын
OUT THERE!! It does have disgraced Justin Roiland as a VA for one of the main characters… but it’s very cathartic especially if you grew up in the Midwest. It only had 1 season that aired on IFC during a failed run of shows they were throwing out only because Maron was single handedly carrying the collapsing “premium” network on its back. It has an all star cast of voice actors including John DiMaggio and Pamela Adlom. It’s a coming of age story set in a very rural iowa-esque town and the exploits of being a weird kid in that environment. It had so much potential and it’s one of my favorite rewatches it’s just a shame they didn’t make more. Just like Mission Hill. RIP and pour one out to all the shows with so much potential being casted into the the other side because of network executives 🫡
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
@@blakeanderson5011 oh yeah, I’ve come across this one before, but never gave it a watch. I can totally look past Roiland to enjoy a show. Thanks for the recommendation!
@blakeanderson5011 4 ай бұрын
@@BradleySmithKZfaqit got like 6.5 ratings and I don’t know why. I’ve learned over times to not make a bias from ratings, people be crazy. On a real note I’m such a fan of your channel, I see how much passion you have for these animations and you do such a great job executing these breakdowns. This channel reminds me of geeking out with my friends about adventure time details or realizing we both liked a niche show and having a two hour conversation going over what we each remembered over it. I don’t mean to be such a fan, I just gotta tell you your stuff is on par/better than the big channels that do similar stuff and has a very original take on this type of content. Truly hope the algo picks you up soon because if it does people will watch for sure.
@rustecohle591 4 ай бұрын
1. Duckman 2. Undergrads 3. Clone High 4. Mission Hill 5. HBO’s Spawn 6. Freaky Stories 7. Are You Afraid of the Dark 8. 3 friends and Jerry 9. The Boondocks 10. Invader Zim 11. Black Dynamite 12. Ugly Americans
@aidomiya3401 4 ай бұрын
MTV’s Downtown is something we definitely need more of. I think its casual style of dialogue is something that CLEARLY works!! I mean Bobs Burgers pulled that off brilliantly, it’s in demand. I also miss down to earth animated shows for young adults. So many of them were gone too soon.
@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99 4 ай бұрын
Love this show, it botheres me it couldn't get more than one season 😭
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
It’s a tragedy
@ANDYDAVIRGO 4 ай бұрын
One of the most underrated shows of all time.
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
Hard agree. The artwork alone is phenomenal, then the writing and performances on top of thay
@MrXHCx 2 ай бұрын
Straight up. It's so good and I literally never heard of it till 20+ years later
@BradleySmithYoutube 2 ай бұрын
@@MrXHCx appreciate you checking out my video!
@MrXHCx 2 ай бұрын
@@BradleySmithKZfaq thanks for making it dude!
@GrantDaily 4 ай бұрын
I was one of those people who watch this show when it first aired back then, and it was a really good show! 😁
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
What an OG! You're a million times cooler than I'll ever be
@ANDYDAVIRGO 4 ай бұрын
Same
@Hye4Life. Ай бұрын
@@ANDYDAVIRGO hey man can you tell me what life was like back in the day? It's cool if you don't want to. but I'd love to know. I'm 16 years old and I'm obsessed and wish I was a teenager during your era of life. seems so legendary and much happier.
@ANDYDAVIRGO Ай бұрын
@@Hye4Life. sure. This was before cell phones mind you. The biggest console was Playstation and everything was cheaper. Rent was less than a thousand a month. Music was pure emotion and guided towards a message. The shows were more wholesome and family friendly. Unlike now, a lot of sexual innuendo in nearly everything now. Too much to say. But this show does sum up the 90s quite well.
@user-cw1iw2fb2m 24 күн бұрын
my mom says so too but idk if i believe her
@naztoonzanimations5382 4 ай бұрын
I loved this show I’ve watch every episode I wished it went on longer honestly 😮😮
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
13 episodes is a damn shame
@naztoonzanimations5382 4 ай бұрын
@@BradleySmithKZfaq it really is because it had the potential to go longer could’ve lasted as long as a Daria or home movies
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
@@naztoonzanimations5382 it could have, but my guess is Downtown Oates more to animate than either of those shows. Daria and Hope Movies will be getting videos from me eventually
@stephenridolfi6464 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I loved Downtown and still miss it to this day.
@AndrewBluett 4 ай бұрын
As a huge fan of Megas XLR, I was curious to check out Downtown when I first heard about it. I didn't end up watching past the first episode or two, but there was definitely an outsider vibe to it that wasn't present in Megas and Vox Machina. It's wholly unique and definitely worth a revisit from me at some point. Great video as always, dude!
@ResidentJabari 2 ай бұрын
I remember finding out about this show from looking up a line from MGS2 about killing your soul. Probably the best way to find out about this underrated gem
@MrXHCx 4 ай бұрын
I discovered Downtown in late '23 , whoa, how good was this show? It's such a hit of late 90's east coast nostalgia.
@MarxistMomentum 4 ай бұрын
A couple of months ago I came across a video about various series that ended after 1 season and Downtown was one of them. I thought it looked kind of interesting and gave it a watch later that day. As of now I have seen the show 3 times and am going for the fourth. That should tell you how much I love the show. Also, *Jen is the best character and I don't care what anyone says; stop the Jen hate!*
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
Jen is amazing! One of the funniest characters, truly.
@VuotoPneumaNN Ай бұрын
Jen is the worst
@droooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 4 ай бұрын
I loved Downtown, haven't rewatched it in years. Thanks for reminding me of it.
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
No worries. Thanks for watching!
@Thenameless1 4 ай бұрын
YES, I AM SO HAPPY YOU COVERED THIS!
@VuotoPneumaNN Ай бұрын
Wait… wait, did this guy really refer to Nirvana, Beck and Sublime as “experimental, lo-fi”….? 🤨
@zacclark9073 4 ай бұрын
Fun fact about goat he was in metalocalypse first episode for a few seconds
@LuxuryPossum 4 ай бұрын
The street interviews they did while creating the show is really interesting. It reminds me of what Bakshi did in Fritz the Cat, except for that movie, they recorded interviews with real New Yorkers and animated scenes using that audio, which ends up adding an extra layer of authenticity to the film. Downtown seems to achieve the same outcome, with out actually using the real audio of the interviews.
@lexxsadbuttrue 4 ай бұрын
there is one more place that Goat appears in another of Prynoski's shows called Motorcity you can make a deep dive on another MTV animated show called Spy Groove, not long ago the last episode that was missing for a long time because of 9/11, was found
@cierracunningham4454 Күн бұрын
I really wish they’d come out with more seasons of downtown
@eion001 2 ай бұрын
My first job as an animator when I left animation school was on Downtown! Haven't worked on a show quite like it since
@FoxoticTV 4 ай бұрын
I remember back in the day i went Downtown to hit up Joes Crab Shack to pick up that succulent surf and turf
@zachq9005 4 ай бұрын
Jen was definitely one of my earliest cartoon crushes as I was just starting to pube out when this show hit MTV.
@ghostlyjudge Ай бұрын
I love this show I wish more of these got picked up
@tashibalampkin8555 4 ай бұрын
I recently watched your Mission Hill video (which I heavyly enjoyed) and this video has come at a perfect time.
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
Very awesome! I’ve got a lot more already in the works, so more rolling out soon
@user-yr8mu1ce1m 4 ай бұрын
Let nobody forget: This show changed the title of what would eventually become Mission Hill.
@levinichs 2 ай бұрын
Dude great vid! Thanks for the in depth breakdown, just found out about this show and I'm hooked!
@ethanwilson9406 4 ай бұрын
Never heard of this but it looks pretty neat, nice rundown.
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
It’s wonderful! Check it out!
@jamilfrost6217 4 ай бұрын
I remember when I first watched this after rebel taxi mentioned it in an old video. Its one of my all time favorites alongside the venture bros and dan vs.
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
It's really special. Glad Rebel Taxi has shouted it out before!
@citizencalmar 4 ай бұрын
Wait, how did I not know about this show? I was 19 at the time! I had been a fan of Liquid Television! I love Megas XLR! And Mission Hill, which this looks more than a little bit like. Yet I have no memory of this show existing. This looks like something I should have been watching. Well, I'm going to have to rectify that now. It's too late to save it, but it's not too late to appreciate it.
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
You’re gonna adore Downtown! Let me know what you think. It’s a less frantic, more chill Mission Hill
@abcdefgh4230 4 ай бұрын
Glad to see your channel still going strong, keep it up 👍
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
Thanks ya! I shall do
@JoseHernandez-zx7pi 2 ай бұрын
The guy now working on Vox Machina feels kinda like a bittersweet ending
@blinkforever2421 2 ай бұрын
Just finished watching Downtown. It sucks that they canceled it. All I wanna do now is rant.
@ethansloan 4 ай бұрын
I was too young for this show when it was new, but I sought it out after Megas XLR was killed too soon. Damn good show. It's insane how much good stuff Mtv used to make. They'd give almost anything a chance.
@avaranabraham8507 4 ай бұрын
I used to watch it as a kid
@blueb6815 Ай бұрын
Just watched it today and I like it a lot
@marleystired Ай бұрын
the way i subscribed so fast when i saw the tbom poster
@darksideofthemoon488 2 ай бұрын
Chaka reminded me of a girl I had a HUGE crush on back in my early 20's. She was beautiful as she was super cool. Then later those feelings disappeared when she was constantly with a new boyfriend every year and now on her second marriage. On top of that she became a MAGA supporter.
@Froggiethatguy Ай бұрын
Damn the pigmen finally got Goat
@farlie3204 4 ай бұрын
dream what are you doing?
@rustecohle591 4 ай бұрын
This is long overdue for a remake or at least a final season or film on adult swim
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
I would love for some continuation of this series.
@framhe6793 Ай бұрын
Nice vid
@lollipoplemur5073 4 ай бұрын
I loved Downtown
@stifledvoice 3 ай бұрын
Forgot I watched some episodes of Downtown, guess it wasn't too memorable. Mission Hill and Oblongs are memorable. Yeah, do a Vox Machina review.
@izmit361 Ай бұрын
someday well get that second season...
@BradleySmithYoutube Ай бұрын
We can only dream of it… would love to see it!
@Raspberrylover 11 күн бұрын
I brought a drawing tablet to copy DownTown and maybe post it
@BradleySmithYoutube 11 күн бұрын
@@Raspberrylover you should definitely do that!
@Raspberrylover 11 күн бұрын
@@BradleySmithKZfaq I'm getting it on the second of June and I want to make posters, cards with the people descriptions, and magazines
@BradleySmithYoutube 10 күн бұрын
@@Raspberrylover feel free to comment when you make them, too! I’d love to check them out!
@frankeckhardtii9072 4 ай бұрын
First time seeing the channel. Sorry... I did think you were Badger from Breaking Bad for like 3 seconds.
@stage_whore 3 ай бұрын
I watched Downtown in real time after Daria, also I have that Ambiguously Gay Duo lunchbox, thank you for reminding of this show and my own mortality ☺️
@germanpride 4 ай бұрын
love that show
@projp9057 4 ай бұрын
Good question
@BradleySmithYoutube 4 ай бұрын
thanks, pal
@BennSimonn 4 ай бұрын
Goat and Leah were based on real people?
@kittnz0859 12 күн бұрын
i know im not the only who sees dream
@CharmsCl0set Ай бұрын
Why does he look like dream
@BradleySmithYoutube Ай бұрын
Because I am Dream! ;)
@polymorphmedia 4 ай бұрын
Fuck you, I love tofu! ...also, nice video.
@entertainmentpowerfuchs5744 2 ай бұрын
The look like the Band Korn in the one South Park episode
@moniqueconroy2220 Күн бұрын
u kinda look like dream
@chellastation 3 күн бұрын
I saw images on pinterest, and thought the show looked cool. I did recently watched Mission Hill 🤌
@naztoonzanimations5382 4 ай бұрын
I loved this show I’ve watch every episode I wished it went on longer honestly 😮😮
@seanbeard7558 4 ай бұрын
I saw the finale premiere. To this day the greatest finale of any show I've ever seen. As for it being too good for MTV - at the time I couldn't picture it on any other network
@Hye4Life. Ай бұрын
there was a finale???
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