That's not to say that what came before didn't have its appeal, but The Venture Bros. It's one of the first episodes that builds the story out rather than filling it in, becoming our first real glimpse into the broader universe Hammer and Publick have created. The dynamics between the members of Team Venture begin to solidify, and we get some fun world-building in the form of the Orange County Liberation Front. In addition to introducing Brock Sampson's old flame, Molotov Cocktease, this particular half-hour of television is funnier, more charming, and closer to the high quality that would define later seasons. Brisby” is one of the best episodes from the show's early days for several reasons. There are other installments that are just as worthy, but for the sake of relative brevity, I had to omit them. Singling out seven episodes of a consistently excellent adult cartoon is challenging, but I'm confident in my picks.

If I could, I'd put every episode of The Venture Bros. Fortunately, Hammer and Publick are closing out the series with a straight-to-television movie. The series debuted on Adult Swim in 2004, running for seven seasons before getting the axe in 2018. Ever the sticklers for continuity, creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer revel in the small details, often dropping tidbits that seem inconsequential that are actually covertly expository. There's a richness to the series that help separate it from its inspirations and put it in a class all its own. It's all at once an offbeat comedy, a silly nod to staples in geek culture, and an exploration of failure as a thing of beauty rather than an opportunity for shame. is so much more than a Johnny Quest spoof.

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