Andy Samberg’s Archaeological Hit ‘Digman!’ Set to Dig Into Netflix US Next Month

Adult animation fans who missed out on the initial run of Digman! on Comedy Central are about to get a second chance to unearth the series. Netflix has officially announced that the first season of the Andy Samberg-led animated comedy will begin streaming in the United States starting March 1, 2026.

Produced by CBS Studios, MTV Entertainment Studios, and Samberg’s own Lonely Island Classics, the series represents a major win for Netflix’s adult animation library, which continues to curate high-energy, creator-driven content.

The “Rockstar” Archeologist Returns

Co-created by Andy Samberg and Tim Kalpakis (lead writer for The Birthday Boys), Digman! is set in a world where archaeologists are the world’s biggest celebrities. The show follows Rip Digman (voiced by Samberg), a washed-up adventurer trying to claw his way back to the top of the “digging” world alongside his assistant, Saltine (Mitra Jouhari).

The series is known for its breakneck comedic pacing and a voice cast that reads like a “who’s who” of modern comedy, featuring the likes of Tim Robinson, Dale Soules, Guz Khan, and Melissa Fumero.

The Bubbleblabber Verdict: High-Stakes Absurdism

We’ve been tracking the series since its 2023 debut. In his review of the first season, John Schwarz praised the show for its relentless joke density, awarding it a strong 8.5/10.

We highlighted that the series successfully captures the “signature Lonely Island energy,” noting that Samberg’s vocal performance is “cranked to an eleven” in a way that perfectly complements the show’s absurd premise. Bubbleblabber’s team specifically pointed out the show’s ability to balance “pure silliness with genuinely clever world-building,” making it a standout in a crowded market of adult sitcoms.

The Titmouse Touch

One of the major draws for the series is the animation production by Titmouse, the legendary studio behind Big Mouth, The Venture Bros., and Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe.

For Digman!, the studio utilized a vibrant, action-packed aesthetic that parodies classic adventure cinema. Bubbleblabber’s review noted that the “fluidity of the action sequences” and the “expressive character designs” help elevate the show beyond a standard dialogue-heavy comedy, providing a visual feast that matches its chaotic writing.

Netflix’s Adult Animation Strategy

The acquisition of Digman! follows a trend of Netflix picking up “underrated gems” from cable networks to give them a broader global reach. While the series originally found a loyal audience on Comedy Central, its transition to Netflix is expected to introduce Rip Digman to a massive new demographic of binge-watchers.

With Bubbleblabber previously calling the show a “breath of fresh air” for the genre, its arrival on Netflix suggests that the streaming giant is doubling down on animation that prioritizes unique comedic voices over safe, formulaic storytelling.

Whether you’re in it for the Brooklyn Nine-Nine reunion vibes or the high-octane archaeological hijinks, Digman! is a must-watch when it hits the platform next month. As Rip Digman himself might say, it’s time to get “into the dirt.”