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How does a headsman from medieval times fare in the modern world? Well, EXECUTIONER  answers that question rather well. Find out how well it does after the jump!What makes me like this show so much, is the briefness of each episode. They average about 3 minutes, and wraps the episodes rather well given the short time.  If you’re looking for a plot-heavy show, you’re chopping up the wrong tree. This is all about blood, internal organs, and rolling heads.  There is one thing that drives this show. If you know Brian Posehn, you know he is one ugly dude. However, he has a rather distinct voice. You don’t realize it right away, but you realize his voice is almost perfect for a neanderthal executioner. He suits this role PERFECTLY. If you listened to any of his stand up comedy, you’d pick this out right away. Executioner sounds like Posehn talking through “Metal By Numbers.” The fairest comparison would be to Nathan Explosion from Metalocalypse, only because of the distinctly guttural, gravelly voice.

The series starts out with what I can only surmise as a public access commercial for Heads Will Roll, the assassin for hire company Executioner starts. Episode 2 is where it gets going. Every episode from here on out places him in a different situation. The back story that was laid out in episode 2 was pretty badass, and makes you want to watch what happens. When you decide to kill a warlock, you need to make sure he can’t cast spells. Why, you ask? Because he will transport you, and his severed head to 2013.   This show takes your most outlandish, homicidal thoughts and puts them into something tangible. For instance, have you ever wondered what would happen if an axe-wielding executioner would stroll into an Apple store? Well, according to Executioner, you can: lop off a head with an iPad, smash a head with a Macbook Pro, and strangle some douchebag with an iPod and cable.

I think another episode that stands out is Ye Olde Stoner, as well. In one of the better animated stoned / tripping balls sequences since Beavis and Butthead do America, it shows what happens when a bloodthirsty killer actually relaxes, thanks to some good weed. Ye Olde Barista did nothing, but set up a pompous twat to get killed in one of the most hilarious ways, ever. He got this twat in the bathroom, shoved him nose first into the disemboweled anus of a homeless man, and sliced off his head. For dessert, he deep fried the head barista in a vat of coffee. The latest episode, Ye Olde Lunch Meeting, shows what would happen if Executioner would have to show restraint, because the agent he has a meeting with like subdued killing.. He keeps trying to show restraint, but failed miserably. The entire restaurant was killed, very brutally. On the bright side, he got the agent on board.

All of the episodes are like this. It is more than worth 12 minutes of your life to watch the series thus far. This is recommended especially if you’re just a fan of Brian Posehn and violence. Watch this now!

Overall: 8.5/10

Episodes of Interest:

Ye Olde Dead Computer

Ye Olde Stoner

Ye Olde Barista