The extreme reference can be translated as mere concoction with nostalgia because unless you have a little idea or, at least, show true passion for what you celebrate. It’s not easy, but you can achieve something at least very entertaining if you take your passion with enough humor and believe an exciting adventure in the path.
This is the case of ‘Future Man’, the cult series from Hulu that arrives can now be seen through Disney +. Its three seasons are one of the best combinations of science fiction, adventure fantasy and totally crazy and lighthearted comedy that have been seen in the field of series. 30 minute episodes with ambitions to celebrate classics while having a great time.
The last hope is a gamer
Josh Hutcherson is the unlikely protagonist of this unleashed madness with time travel, dystopias and video games loaded with eighties neon. This hero could not seem less so, being a poor cleaner with low self-esteem who stands out in little.
His great skill is Cybergeddon, a futuristic-themed video game where he manages to have the best score in the world. But far from being a hobby, this game was a training to be the hero of the future who saves the world.
‘Future Man’ is effective for its homages to sci-fi classics, but also for its well-intentioned self-parody, prone to goofy hooliganism from the school of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who serve as producers. a tone that is creating situations and gags to splitmanaging to give another dynamism to his crazy adventure.
It never became a phenomenon at any time, because it never sought to become the great science fiction series of the moment. And if he got close, quickly would find some way to make fun of herselfbecause he could never give up his irreverence.
But it was decidedly charming, with unapologetic fun and a trio of leads who were easy to endear as well-rounded. Without a doubt, a well-deserved cult series that well worth discovering right now.