Dicktown (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | July 9, 2020 |
| Founder | John Hodgman, David Rees |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States, Canada |
Key people | John Hodgman, David Rees, Matt Thompson |
| Products | Adult animated sitcom |
| Parent | FXX |
Dicktown is an American adult animated sitcom developed and scripted by John Hodgman and David Rees for the network FXX. Both Hodgman and Rees not only star in the series but also act as executive producers alongside Matt Thompson. The show blends influences from Encyclopedia Brown, Scooby-Doo, and emotionally resonant narratives.
The initial season debuted on July 9, 2020, as a recurring segment within the third season of the anthology series Cake. Subsequently, the second season premiered independently on March 3, 2022.
Premise
Set in the fictional town of Richardsville, North Carolina—nicknamed "Dicktown"—the storyline follows John Hunchman (voiced by Hodgman), who investigates mysteries for local teens with assistance from his former tormentor David Purefoy (Rees).
Richardsville draws inspiration from Rees' actual hometown of Chapel Hill. The Lunch Hut diner is modeled after Sutton's Drug Store, while various characters bear names derived from regional landmarks such as Culbreth Middle School and Purefoy Road.
Main
- John Hodgman as John Hunchman
- David Rees as David Purefoy
Recurring
- Ronald Peet as Tucker
- Stephen Tobolowsky as John’s Dad
- Jon Glaser as Mark Tagliano
- Obehi Janice as Heather Culbreath
- Amy Sedaris as Giovanna
- Heather Lawless as Jen the Waitress
- Anna Akana as Meg
- Griffin Newman as Lance
- Kristen Schaal as Kendra
- Paul F. Tompkins as Loafer Toeknuckle
- Janie Haddad Tompkins as Emma Bowers
- Jean Grae as Monica
Guest
- Zach Galifianakis as Charlie
- Amber Nash as Marinello
- Janet Varney as Tracey
- Lovie Simone
- Lauren Ashley Smith as Croquet Player
- Sarah Vowell
- Mike Mitchell
- Jo Firestone
- Aimee Mann
Production
Animation services are provided by Floyd County Productions.
Release
Dicktown initially aired on July 9, 2020, within FXX's anthology program Cake, featuring ten segments distributed during its third season; these segments were also accessible individually on Hulu, categorized under season one.
The second season marked the show's first independent run on linear television, launching on March 3, 2022, on FXX across the United States and Canada. It was broadcast with two segments per week over a span of five weeks.
Season 1 (2020)
The debut season was presented as part of the Cake anthology.
Critical reception
Joel Keller from Decider commended Dicktown for being "not only funny" but also a captivating portrayal of two men who have yet to fully grow up, emphasizing their ongoing determination. Steve Greene of IndieWire regarded Dicktown as potentially the most substantial among the recurring animated entries on Cake, praising Hodgman and Rees for their witty and engaging depiction of an adult boy detective set in North Carolina.
External links
- Articles with short description
- 2020s American adult animated television series
- 2020s American animated comedy television series
- 2020s American sitcoms
- 2020 American animated television series debuts
- 2022 American television series endings
- American adult animated comedy television series
- American animated sitcoms
- American English-language television shows
- FXX original programming
- Television series by Fox Television Animation
- Television shows scored by JG Thirlwell
- Television shows set in North Carolina
- Works by John Hodgman
- Works by David Rees (cartoonist)