10 Shows Like The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood

Description: Embraces surreal humor and non-sequitur storytelling, often featuring bizarre characters and unpredictable plot twists.

Fact: One of the first Adult Swim shows to gain a massive following. The show's title was originally meant to be a placeholder.

Description: Mixes social commentary with over-the-top action and humor, featuring a unique art style and a focus on satirical takes on race and culture.

Fact: Based on a comic strip by Aaron McGruder. The show was initially delayed due to controversies surrounding its content.

Description: Combines extreme metal culture with dark comedy and over-the-top violence, appealing to fans of niche subcultures and absurd humor.

Fact: The show's creator, Brendon Small, also composed all the music for the series. The band Dethklok, featured in the show, released real albums that charted on Billboard.

Description: Known for its rapid-fire jokes, absurd plotlines, and a satirical take on superhero tropes, much like the irreverent tone of the reference.

Fact: Created by Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, who later went on to create Archer. The show was canceled after two seasons but gained a cult following.

Description: Features a blend of sharp, witty dialogue and absurd humor, often parodying spy and action genres with a dysfunctional yet charismatic cast.

Fact: Originally pitched as a live-action series before becoming an animated show. The show's art style was inspired by mid-century modern design.

Description: Combines dark humor, sci-fi elements, and complex character dynamics, often exploring themes of existentialism and family dysfunction.

Fact: The show's creators, Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, met through mutual friends in the animation industry. The iconic burp speech of Rick was improvised by Roiland.

Description: Parodies superhero tropes with a mix of slapstick humor and clever writing, featuring a lovable yet clueless protagonist.

Fact: Originally a comic book before being adapted into animated and live-action series. The Tick's iconic blue costume was designed to stand out in black-and-white comics.

Description: Uses recycled animation from an old cartoon to create a new, absurdist comedy, focusing on the bizarre antics of its characters.

Fact: The show was created using footage from the 1970s cartoon 'Sealab

Description: A surreal and whimsical take on the sitcom format, featuring oddball characters and nonsensical humor.

Fact: Brak, the main character, originated from the Space Ghost Coast to Coast series. The show's theme song was performed by Brak himself.

Description: Offers a mix of absurdist humor and satirical takes on academia and small-town life, with a distinctive visual style and quirky characters.

Fact: Created by Brad Neely, who gained fame for his 'Wizard People, Dear Reader' Harry Potter parody. The show features a unique, hand-drawn animation style.