spuzer55 This is one of my favorite shows. While the reviews below speak for themselves, I want to sum up the many reasons to watch this show.Watch this series if you enjoy: strong plot and story structure, adult humor, dark humor about failure, absurdist humor, the spy and superhero genres, sci fi genre, serialization that at the same time doesn't require past knowledge for enjoyment, references and twisted takes on old school cartoons and well-known superheroes, inventive retcon, top notch execution and attention to detail, entertaining and unique characters, clever and quotable dialog that doesn't rely on catchphrases for laughs (also applies if you are sick of nonsensical and windbag cartoons), high-caliber writing that doesn't sink after a few seasons and constantly seeks to expand and try something different. I can see why this show isn't that popular or well-known; The most difficult thing for me to watch was the first episode because of all the absurd and cheesy characters introduced, making it seem like a childish animation for a very young audience- but once I realized that the show is making fun of itself (and its characters and genre at the same time), there was no looking back. In fact, this is a very adult animation and I imagine a young audience would lose interest quite quickly because they wouldn't recognize the humor, references and appeal of the show.The only problem is that each season takes a year and a half to come out, most recently this amounts to only 10 twenty minute episodes a season (techincally 8 as two were combined). This is because the animation is produced on the cheap the old fashioned way, making this the slowest Galapagos tortoise on television. This is very frustrating and for many creates an ambivalence towards the show further adding to its lack of popularity. What comes out is pure quality over quantity, but at this rate I would be willing to sacrifice some quality for more episodes. Damn you, Team Venture!

Cora Jones From the first episode I watched, the Venture Brothers has been a sure favorite. With it's wide range of humor, fun animation, and occasional David Bowie references, it never disappoints. The characters are vivid and endearing, and even some of the more gimmicky characters have surprising depth. The animation, which draws from classic cartoons such as "Johnny Quest" is polished and easy on the eye. All in all, the show has a little something for everyone. Complete with nostalgia, violence, and hilarious wit, both older and younger viewers will find something to love. As the title says, more people should see this show. It's a true gem among the hordes of reality TV stars and crass humor that television tends to resort to.

d_s_chapman A great adult cartoon in any sense; but I think it really appeals to people in their late 30's - 50 years old. Why? As other reviewers said, this is the best blend of Johnny Quest, Family Guy and Jerry Springer that we will probably ever see. So, those who saw Johnny Quest in it's original form can really relate to how the writers have shaped this cartoon from that 60's original into one of the new millennial "new wave" cartoons (Family Guy, redone Space Ghost, Aqua Teen Hunger Force - hell, Robot Chicken) I will not write a spoiler except to say that the way the characters relate to each other seals the deal.PS: What is the post baby boom generation? For me (45 years old) it's the people sensible enough to know we aren't baby boomers (like Bill Clinton, George Bush and other 60's/early 70's greats that were going to change the world...ha, ha, ha!); but not young enough to be Gen X (thank God!). If you can relate to a certain Soul Asylum song, you are one of us.

anastasio513 This show is, along with the Boondocks, the best thing to come out of Williams Street. Being an Adult Swim Junkie is difficult for people like me since the advent of complete absurdist humor to be found in shows like ATHF. Hey, I love it too, but I find simple math much more difficult after watching an episode of Aqua Teen. That's not to be unfair and suggest that Venture Bros. always manages to avoid the low-brow. However, it always manages to put the toilet humor in an actual context rather than base itself completely around it. Venture Brothers brings back the Adult Swim fan in me, a person who felt a bit left of center for being able to appreciate the clever but odd humor found in Sealab 2021 (Season one-two)...and being happy out of the midstream. The new shows seem to reach for the lowest common denominator and cater to the kinds of American brains that put Bush the Second in office. For new viewers, simply watch "Careers in Science" and you will recognize the genius of this series. Oh and you'll laugh a hell of a lot, too.Thus, I agree with everything that the previous person stated about the show , but I must point out one error: Dr. Orpheus, like Dr. Venture, did not actually obtain a PhD. He received a Masters and claims that the "Dr." title came to him from a "much higher power." Other than that, dead on, fellow fan.