It’s 2025, and your favorite show just got canceled. Now what? Luckily, in the ever-churning content machine, there’s always something new being cooked up—especially when it comes to animation. Two masterminds behind Hulu’s Solar Opposites are back, and they’re bringing a fresh hellscape to Amazon Prime Video.
According to a Variety report, Odd Jobs paints a grim, yet darkly funny future. The official synopsis is: “The year is 2127, the world is an extreme late-stage capitalist hellscape. The show follows a reluctant team of gig-workers as they travel around the neo Midwest, doing the weirdest most dangerous tasks the ODD JOBS app demands.” It’s like a twisted version of TaskRabbit. Or maybe a digital breadline.
From Solar Opposites to Dystopian Futures: A Familiar Dose of Dark Humor
Think about the last time you ordered takeout. Now imagine that delivery was a life-or-death mission. Dominic Dierkes and Mike McMahan—the comedic duo from Solar Opposites (McMahan also has credits on Star Trek: Lower Decks and Rick and Morty)—are the minds behind this new animated series.
In a statement, Dierkes and McMahan shared their unique creative process. “While wandering through the wilderness, we accidentally stumbled through a portal and found ourselves hundreds of years in the future,” they said. “We witnessed bizarre and grotesque portents about where humanity is heading. Instead of acting on those warnings, we’re thrilled to turn them into an animated show.” This show sounds like it’s going to be a pressure cooker of absurd scenarios and social commentary.
What other shows has Mike McMahan worked on?
Beyond Solar Opposites, McMahan has made his mark on the industry with writing and producing credits on two major hits. He brought his irreverent style to the Star Trek universe with Lower Decks. He also lent his talents to the Adult Swim hit, Rick and Morty. His involvement in these projects hints at the kind of sharp, intelligent humor we might expect from Odd Jobs.
Amazon Studios Bets Big on the Bizarre
We’ve all seen those shows that try too hard to be edgy. Sometimes, it’s the quiet confidence that sells the bit. Melissa Wolfe, head of animation for Amazon MGM Studios, seems pretty confident about Odd Jobs. She called it “sharp, absurd, and laugh-out-loud funny, taking a wildly imaginative look at a future that’s as chaotic as it is entertaining.” That’s a glowing recommendation from someone who gets to greenlight these things.
How much does Amazon Prime Video cost?
As of today, Amazon Prime Video comes bundled with an Amazon Prime subscription. It costs $14.99 (€13.96) per month, or $139 (€129.44) annually. A standalone Prime Video subscription is $8.99 (€8.37) per month.
A Show We’re Already Hyped About
Full disclosure: I’m sold already. No trailers, no cast announcements, no release date—just the concept alone has me hooked. Odd Jobs feels like a satire-laced, animated shot of adrenaline. Rest assured, I’ll be tracking its progress closely and sharing any updates as soon as they drop. I can’t wait to see how this all unfolds.
When will Odd Jobs be released?
Currently, there is no release date scheduled for Odd Jobs. However, given that the show has been picked up by Amazon and is in active development, expect more news to drop as production continues. Keep an eye on industry announcements from Amazon and trade publications like Variety for the latest information.
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With so many streaming options available, will Odd Jobs bring something genuinely original to the table, or will it get lost in the algorithm?