Four Underrated Animated Shows You Can Find Online

Every year, films and series are being produced in greater quantities and at faster rates. The supply is arguably so overwhelming that many an original show gets lost in the current, only to find itself buried deep below the muck of the modern entertainment industry. In the past, these shows would have been lost forever. Thanks to the internet, however, we can excavate them, watch them, and give them the recognition they deserve but, for reasons unbeknownst to us, never received. Here are four of them.  

Major Lazer

Co-created by Diplo himself, Major Lazer was originally produced for FXX in 2015. Although the show was renewed for a second season, that offer was eventually rescinded after one of the producers left to work on another project. The first one, which counts 11 ten-minute episodes, threatened to fall into oblivion until it was picked up by Hulu, where it can be watched till this day. 

Haunted by memories of cringe-worthy children’s shows like Hanna Montana and Big Time Rush, you’d think that a series based on a mainstream and fairly inoffensive EDM group would be a recipe for disaster. Thanks to its refreshingly crisp look and smartly simplistic writing, however, Major Laser manages to become more than just a glorified series of music videos. 

Arguably the most impressive element of this show is its world-building. Set in the future, it follows a cyborg disco-owner and superhero that protects the people of Jamaica from the evil schemes of President Whitewall, an imperialist prick voiced by J.K. Simmons in what is easily one of the best performances he’s ever delivered. During his many adventures, he is assisted by Penny, Whitewall’s rebellious teenage daughter, and an Asian child-hacker named Blkmrkt. 

Most episodes feature covers of popular Major Lazer songs, while some even contain original hits that were either developed specifically for the show, or conjured up in Diplo’s studio, only to die in the music industry’s equivalent of development hell. On top of that, the show also sports terrific cameos from numerous bands and musicians, including Vampire Weekend, Tiësto, Charli XCX and Riff Raff. 

As mentioned, Major Lazer can be watched on Hulu, but you may also find the show on YouTube.