Woody Harrelson's star turn in the animated series 'The Freak Brothers' is a curious case of a classic comic book being adapted for modern audiences. The show, based on Gilbert Shelton's underground comix, follows the adventures of three perpetually stoned characters, who find themselves in the year 2020 after a bizarre time-displacement event. While the premise is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired. The series, developed by Courtney Solomon, captures the unfocused, stoner chaos of the original comic, but it falls short of the cultural impact it once had. The show's supporting cast, including Pete Davidson and John Goodman, perfectly match their real-world personas, but Tiffany Haddish's portrayal of the cat, Kitty, is underwhelming. The series plays more as Boomer nostalgia, with its comfort food humor and poop jokes, rather than a powerful counterculture statement. Despite its flaws, 'The Freak Brothers' has the potential to improve with future seasons, and it remains to be seen if it will find its place in the hearts of modern audiences.
