Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. is a 10-episode animated series that follows the big-headed supervillain and leader of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics), M.O.D.O.K. as he struggles to maintain his reign as the supreme evil genius amidst his crumbling personal life. Starring Patton Oswalt as the titular character, the show is set in the Marvel Universe and features an ensemble cast including Aimee Garcia as M.O.D.O.K.'s wife Jodie, Ben Schwartz as his son Lou, Melissa Fumero as his daughter Melissa, and Jon Hamm as Tony Stark/Iron Man.
M.O.D.O.K. (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a half-man, half-machine entity who possesses a giant head and scrawny limbs. As the leader of A.I.M., he is constantly thwarted in his attempts to take over the world by his arch-nemesis Iron Man and the Avengers. However, his biggest adversary may be his own family, as he tries to balance his work life with his crumbling personal life. Jodie, his wife, is fed up with his long hours and lack of emotional connection, and his two children resent him for his absenteeism and lack of attention.
The show's animation style is reminiscent of Robot Chicken, blending stop-motion animation with classic comic book-style artwork. Each episode is filled with witty one-liners, meta-textual humor, and a barrage of visual gags that will leave viewers in stitches. The show is also notable for its number of celebrity cameos, including Nathan Fillion, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Daly, Bill Hader, and more.
Throughout the series, M.O.D.O.K. scrambles to maintain his power, even as his ego blinds him to the needs of those around him. In his attempts to take over the world, he finds himself hilariously outmatched by his enemies, leading to some truly ridiculous battle sequences. Meanwhile, his family struggles to come to terms with his erratic behavior, leading to some touching and poignant moments.
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Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between May 21, 2021 and on Hulu