Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Mating Season’ On Netflix, An Animated Series From The ‘Big Mouth’ Team About Horny Woodland Animals
Mating Season is a new animated series on Netflix from the creators of Big Mouth, focusing on woodland animals during mating season. The show features a bear named Josh who navigates relationships and competition with other animals. While it embraces raunchy humor, some critics feel it lacks depth in storytelling and character development.
- ▪Mating Season is created by the team behind Big Mouth.
- ▪The series features a bear named Josh who struggles with his romantic life during mating season.
- ▪Critics have noted that the show prioritizes raunchy humor over character development.
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| Original publisher | Decider |
| Canonical URL | https://decider.com/2026/05/22/mating-season-netflix-review/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 14:45:00 -0400 |
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