I'm coming to this show a bit late, but can say knowing Adult Swim's history it's no surprise this fits right in to their roster as they tend to showcase shorts and shows that delve into the psychedelic and surreal side of humour. Point of interest: some of the "dialogue", which sound like crank calls, are actually clips from Longmont Potion Castle albums, who is basically the Dali of crank calling.
11 Reviews
A psychedelic, surreal and horrific experience but an awesome show
lylarenes22 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
This adult swim animated/live-action series "Off The Air" (inspired by "Liquid TV") focuses on various erratic, sometimes calming but almost always trippy shorts and animations based off of a one worded theme (color, light, space and liquid) and the show also is a platform for various animators, short filmmakers and music artists such as Cryiak, David Firth (" Salad Fingers" fame), David Lewandowski, Clowncore, Alan Rensick, Jake Fried, Chad VanGlaeen and Masanobu Hiroka etc. As I said in the tagline some of the clips can be either weird/bizarre and psychedelic or creepy and sometimes scary short films (namely Body, Nightmares, Death, Holes & Clowns) but overall it's a pretty relaxing and amazing experience of a show especially for various 7-15 short films in a eleven minute compilation based off a one worded theme. If you are a fan of "Liquid TV" then you will definitely enjoy it or enjoy some of it if youre not a fan of unsettling or horrific stuff.
Plunderphonics on Acid?
Burntout17 January 2013
One of the best new shows out there that are really REALLY "out there." Themes are present in each episode with short clips culled from internet videos, short films, and other found footage accompanied by great editing that may not be revolutionary but it sure is entertaining and offers more to the uniqueness of this all too short trip.
Late night programming for lost souls who don't mind mind-game adventures through Alice's looking glass. I used to dream of doing these types of collages of "best-of" moments in cinema's history set to the techniques of plunderphonics. The creators of this series gives me hope that I can only reach the heights that they could reach in a very short time.
Not one episode has let me down but there is always room for improvement, somehow if Adult Swim gives them another season or two I feel they'll reach great heights in the realm of mind-altering entertainment. P.S., love the ambient techno/space rock soundtracks.
Late night programming for lost souls who don't mind mind-game adventures through Alice's looking glass. I used to dream of doing these types of collages of "best-of" moments in cinema's history set to the techniques of plunderphonics. The creators of this series gives me hope that I can only reach the heights that they could reach in a very short time.
Not one episode has let me down but there is always room for improvement, somehow if Adult Swim gives them another season or two I feel they'll reach great heights in the realm of mind-altering entertainment. P.S., love the ambient techno/space rock soundtracks.
Surreal imagery so complicated it keeps your mind occupied
yanagelmas13 January 2019
It shows exactly what my mind secretly craves. To get our attention, good show usually has to have complicated plot, sophisticated dialogues, well-written characters and such. But those visuals are so surreal and sophisticated you realize your mind is fully occupied! For me it was a beautiful and exciting realization. I want more of it and i want more stuff like that. One of the best shows ever!
Psychotropic Segments
Cowzilla1512 February 2015
I've been keeping up with this show since late 2012. I have loved just about every episode of the show. It is a psychedelic experience without the drugs. You will be amazed and you will be disturbed. Your mind will be blown.
The show is a collaboration of random shorts found on the internet and other various places mixed with trippy music videos and other off the wall stuff coupled with lots of "datamosh" transitions and a large variety of other crazy effects.
I would advise reviewing each episode for yourself before you show your kids any of them. There can be some very disturbing segments of the show.
I would recommend almost every episode of this show to anyone. The reason I say almost is because, in my opinion, the episode "Light" was a bit bland for my taste. But any other episode is definitely worth your time. You yourself may even enjoy the episode "Light"! Some may argue that you need to be high to get any enjoyment out of these shorts but I for one enjoy them just as much when I'm sober. Each episode is a thrill ride in itself and I tend to watch them over and over again. The transitions and animations never cease to amaze me.
The show is a collaboration of random shorts found on the internet and other various places mixed with trippy music videos and other off the wall stuff coupled with lots of "datamosh" transitions and a large variety of other crazy effects.
I would advise reviewing each episode for yourself before you show your kids any of them. There can be some very disturbing segments of the show.
I would recommend almost every episode of this show to anyone. The reason I say almost is because, in my opinion, the episode "Light" was a bit bland for my taste. But any other episode is definitely worth your time. You yourself may even enjoy the episode "Light"! Some may argue that you need to be high to get any enjoyment out of these shorts but I for one enjoy them just as much when I'm sober. Each episode is a thrill ride in itself and I tend to watch them over and over again. The transitions and animations never cease to amaze me.
Psychedelic Cornucopia
chiefbt1 January 2013
A random amount of psychedelic shorts in various forms from animated to claymation to NASA videos to music videos and many other forms, pertaining to a specific theme for each episode.
I have not been let down by any of the episode so far. My only complaint is that each episode is only around 10 minutes long, I wish they were longer(that's what she said).
Every episode has its own theme and vary in content greatly, except that they all share the psychedelic experience in common. Perfect for watching sober, even better with some help... Great job!
I have my dvr set to record every episode, new or re-run, they are instant classics for the psychedelic community! Trip on.
I have not been let down by any of the episode so far. My only complaint is that each episode is only around 10 minutes long, I wish they were longer(that's what she said).
Every episode has its own theme and vary in content greatly, except that they all share the psychedelic experience in common. Perfect for watching sober, even better with some help... Great job!
I have my dvr set to record every episode, new or re-run, they are instant classics for the psychedelic community! Trip on.
A surreal, weird look at TV's subconscious
shanekraus28 May 2022
This is a very strange, psychedelic show. I don't really know what the origin of this show is. The episodes are creepy, trippy, and sometimes horrific. This is definitely adult swim. It's one of the weirdest things I've ever seen.
I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a trippy and surreal experience.
I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a trippy and surreal experience.
Pretty boring & irritating
Plastic_Giraffe6 July 2023
Stock footage in weird mix/edits. And in between some animation sequences that are not very creative, with a rather bland style and low-level technique re the underlying artwork.
Even if I was watching this on acid, I'd be either bored out of my mind (that's really something) or -more likely- this would be so annoying that I'd rather do anything else.
There's nothing edgy about this. You can talk about psychedoodles all you want, -it's hard to see why this show exists. It's plain bad. Not "so bad it's good. Not "you have to be high to get it". Just not well made and -in whichever way you look at it- not very entertaining.
If you're looking for an alternative, I would highly recommend The Midnight Gospel. The first episode is a bit meh compared to the rest. My favourite is the last episode.
Even if I was watching this on acid, I'd be either bored out of my mind (that's really something) or -more likely- this would be so annoying that I'd rather do anything else.
There's nothing edgy about this. You can talk about psychedoodles all you want, -it's hard to see why this show exists. It's plain bad. Not "so bad it's good. Not "you have to be high to get it". Just not well made and -in whichever way you look at it- not very entertaining.
If you're looking for an alternative, I would highly recommend The Midnight Gospel. The first episode is a bit meh compared to the rest. My favourite is the last episode.
Trippy - if you are already tripping
ppjunky23 April 2021
I'm pretty confused by the high rating. It's basically stock footage and low quality animation jumbled together based on a one word theme. It's like a first year film student had to produce a project in one sitting. Very dull, or perhaps too cerebral for me to "get it." There's a reason most of the reviews mention acid or psychedelics - you are unlikely to enjoy this sober.
Trippy
xxmangosxx13 June 2019
This show is very trippy, I don't know if it's because I'm not watching this on acid but I don't really find the random trippy nature of this show entertaining for more than a couple minutes. Defiantly not something I would watch on my own time.
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