Neo Yokio - Ezra Koenig
Season One
Set in a futuristic world as if New York was a city-state, but with demons.
It has a strong focus on ‘society’ and everything that entails from the balls to the gowns. But it’s all a piss-take of the ridiculousness of this lifestyle.
The main character, Kaz Kaan is voiced by Jayden Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness, The Day The Earth Stood Still). Kaz is vapid and has completely bought into these ideals.
He is a self-centred wanker. I found this very problematic given the show itself is making fun of these ideals.
As the season progresses, he does begin to question them, but it doesn’t really ring true, as the rest of his life and friends remain unchanged.
The entire show is also completely ridiculously over the top. All with a straight face. There is a Grand Prix race that goes through the Guggenheim?!?
If you like dry situational humour, you will love this show. It just isn’t my cup of tea.
