Animal Control
A group of local animal control workers' lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. Leading the crew is Frank, an opinionated, eccentric animal control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. In his past life as a cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, leaving him cynical and curmudgeonly. Despite his rough exterior, he is blessed with an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
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very high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyPeople really like this show, and it's mostly because of the cast's chemistry and the solid jokes. Joel McHale's performance as the cynical, animal-whispering Frank Shaw is the main draw, even if the character's grumpiness can be a bit much for some. The humor scores high, and Vella Lovell as Emily Price gets consistent praise. The few complaints floating around are aimed at the creators for some reason, and the occasional side character like Shred doesn't land for everyone, but overall it's a well-liked workplace comedy that's easy to watch.
Sentiment split
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- Positive72%
- Mixed16%
- Negative12%
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