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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What people are saying
Updated nightlyAnimal Control is about a cranky, well-read animal control officer, Frank Shaw, played by Joel McHale, whose talent for understanding animals makes him the show’s anchor. The overall reaction is upbeat, and McHale is the big reason: his humor and commitment give Frank enough charm to keep the show watchable even when the stories get ordinary. The comedy and acting land best, with Vella Lovell, Michael Rowland, Ravi Patel, and Grace Palmer filling out the crew around him. A few viewers wish the side characters worked harder, especially Shred, and some found the pacing a little flat, but those complaints don’t kill the fun.
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- Positive70%
- Mixed19%
- Negative11%
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