''Human Kind Of'' is an American

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series created by Diana McCorry that premiered on September 16, 2018, on

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. It was Facebook Watch's first original animated series.

Premise

''Human Kind Of'' begins when "Judy Reilly, a nerdy teenager, finds out her estranged father was an extraterrestrial" and realizes "surviving a half-alien adolescence seems pretty hopeless. But with the help of a dangerously upbeat mother and a comic book obsessed best friend, Judy is able to uncover her powers, stand up to bullies, and inevitably discover what makes her both alien and human along the way."

Cast and characters

Main

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as Judy Reilly *

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as Cory *

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as Iris *

Zak Orth Zak Orth (born October 15, 1970) is an American actor known for his roles in ''Wet Hot American Summer'', ''The Baxter'', ''Melinda and Melinda'', ''In & Out (film), In and Out'', ''Music and Lyrics'', and ''NYC 22''. He also starred in the NBC te ...

as Mr. Russo / Ethan / Dad / Eye Patch

Recurring

* Jeremy Bent as The Man *

Jamie Loftus Jamie Bethany Loftus is a writer, stand up alternative comedian, animator, podcast co-host, and actor based in Los Angeles. She is known for her solo work, such as her one-woman shows ''I Lost My Virginity on August 15, 2010'' and ''Boss, Whom i ...

as Melissa * Diana McCorry as GPS * John Early as Callie / Mr. Jake * Betsy Sodaro as Ms. Coward / Hungry Alien

Episodes

Production

Development

In September 2018, Facebook Media Productions, LLC filed trademark applications for the show to the

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. As of August 2020, Facebook Media Productions, LLC still holds the trademark for the series. On September 14, 2018, it was announced that

had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of twenty-one episodes. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of digital media company Cartuna. Joy Buran and Noelle Melody were animation directors on the series.

Casting

Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that the series would feature the voices of

, John Early, and Betsy Sodaro.

Release

On September 17, 2018, the series premiered on

on the same day as '' Liverspots and Astronots'' and released three episodes each week. The season finale aired on October 28, 2018.

Reception

'' Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'' contributor Steven Pearce gave a short positive review of the show, saying that the show uses Judy's condition to "explore teenage social anxieties" at first, but this later changes, praising it for its story which relies on science fiction tropes, and humor, calling it "an interesting and amusing show." Bubble Blabber praised the series for its mature content, including supernatural themes, character designs, and animation, while questioning its episode times and the release schedule, but calling it "kind of brilliant."

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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