Mating Season: A New Animated Series Explores Love and Chaos in the Animal World Netflix has launched Mating Season, a new animated series created by Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg, and Nick Kroll, marking a fresh chapter in the world of adult animation. The show follows a group of forest animals—Ray the raccoon (voiced by Nick Kroll), Fawn the deer (June Diane Raphael), Josh the bear (Zach Woods), and Penelope the fox (Sabrina Jaleel)—as they navigate the complexities of love, sex, and social awkwardness. The series is a follow-up to the popular Big Mouth and aims to capture the chaotic energy of dating during the “next phase of life.” The creators, collectively known as Brutus Pink, emphasized their desire to explore themes of connection and vulnerability. “We liked exploring the next phase of life after Big Mouth,” said Flackett. “Now, we wanted to capture what it’s like to be trying to find your person and hooking up during that time of life.” The show’s humor stems from its relatable, often neurotic take on relationships, blending human emotions with animal instincts. For example, a scene where two bucks argue by pawing the ground instead of raising their fists highlights the absurdity of social interactions. The voice cast includes a star-studded lineup of comedians and actors, such as Sarah Silverman, Abbi Jacobson, Vanessa Bayer, Aidy Bryant, Jason Alexander, and David Duchovny. Levin noted that the cast was chosen for their chemistry and shared history with the creators. “We really created the main characters with those actors in mind,” he said, adding that the writing process involved developing the characters around specific performers.#netflix #mark_levin #jennifer_flackett #nick_kroll #big_mouth
