Little Demon (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | August 25, 2022 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Adult animated sitcom |
Little Demon is an American adult animated sitcom developed by Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieran Valla. The show debuted on FXX and aired from August 25 to October 20, 2022. Featuring voice performances by Aubrey Plaza, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito, it represents the first adult-oriented series produced by Atomic Cartoons.
Synopsis
Set thirteen years after Laura becomes pregnant by Satan, the narrative follows her and her daughter Chrissy, who is the Antichrist. They attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware while confronting continual supernatural dangers, including Satan himself, who is determined to claim custody over Chrissy's soul.
Main
- Aubrey Plaza as Laura Feinberg
- Danny DeVito as Satan
- Lucy DeVito as Chrissy Feinberg
Recurring
- Eugene Cordero as Bennigan Aquino
- Lennon Parham as Darlene
- Michael Shannon as Unshaven Man
- Seth Kirschner as Erwin
- Ali Ahn as Arabella
- Charlie McWade as Snake with Arms
Guest stars
- Sam Richardson portraying Asmodeus ("Possession Obsession")
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as Game Show Host ("Everybody's Dying for the Weekend")
- William Jackson Harper playing Jimmy ("Everybody's Dying for the Weekend")
- Shangela in the role of Queen Inichoochiama ("Everybody's Dying for the Weekend")
- Patrick Wilson as Everett ("Everybody's Dying for the Weekend")
- Dave Bautista appearing as Baka ("Night of the Leeches")
- June Diane Raphael as Amanda ("Night of the Leeches")
- Mark Ruffalo voicing Bark Woofalo ("The Antichrist's Monster")
- Anthony Atamanuik in the role of Gus ("Satan's Lot")
- Lamorne Morris portraying Michael ("Satan's Lot")
- Pamela Adlon as Sea Hag ("Wet Bodies")
- Rhea Perlman playing Durlawn ("Wet Bodies")
- Mel Brooks as Millipede ("Village of the Found")
- Toks Olagundoye appearing as Vanessa ("Village of the Found")
- Richard Kind making a cameo as himself ("Village of the Found")
- Lea Salonga voicing Amalia / Dia ("The Antichrist's Monster", "Village of the Found")
Release
The show premiered on August 25, 2022, in both the United States and Canada via FXX. It became available in Asia, Australasia, and Europe on September 21, 2022, through Disney+ under the Star brand, while Latin American audiences gained access on February 8, 2023, via Star+. The UK and Ireland release occurred on January 18, 2023. On May 26, 2023, the series was withdrawn from Hulu, with no official announcement regarding renewal or cancellation at this time.
Reception
According to reviews aggregated by Rotten Tomatoes, Little Demon holds an approval rating of 81% based on sixteen critic assessments, described as blending graphic content with an unexpectedly charming tone resulting in a uniquely offbeat satanic comedy. On Metacritic, it earned a score of 64 out of 100 from nine critics, reflecting generally favorable feedback.