Watch Moonbeam City

TV-14
2015
1 Season
6.9 (2,264)

Moonbeam City was a criminally underwatched animated series that aired on Comedy Central in 2015. It was an absurdist parody of 80s cop shows that made no attempt to take itself seriously, and instead played fast and loose with visual gags, retro aesthetics, and ridiculous storylines. The show followed the exploits of a rogue police officer named Dazzle Novak, voiced by Rob Lowe, who worked for the titular Moonbeam City police department. Dazzle was a sex-obsessed, narcissistic, and frequently incompetent cop who tended to bungle investigations before miraculously solving them at the last minute. The real stars of the show were the supporting characters, who were all bizarre and hilarious in their own right. Elizabeth Banks played Pizzaz Miller, the hard-nosed chief of police who frequently clashed with Dazzle but secretly harbored a crush on him. Kate Mara played Chrysalis Tate, Dazzle's rival and occasional love interest, who was a straight-laced detective with a penchant for martial arts and a hatred for everything Dazzle stood for. The animation style of Moonbeam City was intentionally retro, with neon colors, geometric shapes, and exaggerated character designs that resembled airbrushed album covers from the 80s. The show was a visual feast, full of hilarious sight gags and references to cheesy action movies and TV shows. The show's creators clearly had a deep love for the aesthetics of the time period they were parodying, and it showed in every frame. One of the best things about Moonbeam City was the way it embraced absurdity and leaned into the ridiculousness of its premise. The show was never afraid to go full-on bizarre, whether it was having a villain who was literally made of gold, or having Dazzle team up with a sentient motorcycle that was obsessed with MÃ¶tley CrÃ¼e. The humor was often crass and vulgar, but it was always delivered with a wink and a nod, as if the show was in on the joke. Despite its many strengths, Moonbeam City struggled to find an audience during its brief run on Comedy Central. The show's irreverent humor and niche appeal didn't seem to click with the mainstream, and it was cancelled after just one season. However, the show has since developed a cult following, with fans appreciating its unique blend of irreverence, nostalgia, and absurdity. It's the kind of show that's perfect for binging on a lazy Sunday afternoon, when you just want to let your brain turn off and enjoy some mindless fun. In conclusion, Moonbeam City was a hilarious and visually stunning animated series that deserved more attention than it ultimately received. Its loving parody of 80s cops shows, neon aesthetics, and absurd humor will likely delight fans of shows like Archer or Rick and Morty. And with a short 10-episode run, the show is the perfect way to spend a lazy weekend afternoon.

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Seasons

10. The Wedding of Rad (Lie)

December 9, 2015

Dazzle starts dating a mob boss' socialite daughter; Rad's Canadian grifter parents force him into getting sham-married to his own sister.

9. The Legend Of Circuit Lake

December 2, 2015

Rad becomes preoccupied with the virtual world of the Moonbeam Police Department's records room and Dazzle is imprisoned for his murder; Dazzle forms an odd relationship with the prison's artificially intelligent security system.

8. Stuntstravaganza

November 18, 2015

Dazzle and his stuntman father, Razzle, reconnect; Rad loses his parking ticket and gets trapped in the PD garage by the security system.

7. Cop Con

November 11, 2015

During the "Cop Con" police event, Dazzle and Pizzaz are thrilled about their annual romantic tryst. With Moonbeam City PD absent, the criminal element literally cleans up the town.

6. Lasers & Liars

October 28, 2015

At the elite Moonbeam City Laser Ball, Dazzle starts dating Pizzaz's estranged sister Panache, and Rad goes to extreme lengths to prove to a group of wealthy yacht enthusiasts that he is one of them.

5. Glitzotrene -- One Town's Seduction

October 21, 2015

To prevent Mayor Eo Jaxxon from dismantling the police department, the cops manufacture a new designer drug called Glitzotrene and create a widespread drug epidemic throughout the city.

4. Quest for Aquatica

October 14, 2015

Inspired by Chrysalis's naval commander father, Dazzle goes undercover beneath the sea, where he falls for a beautiful dolphin named Splasha.

3. The Strike Visualizer Strikes Again

September 30, 2015

A killer dubbed the Moonbeam Maniac wreaks havoc across the city, and Dazzle forms a friendship with Nocturne von Groff, an artist who creates the cartoons that play at bowling alleys.

2. Lights! Camera! Reenaction!

September 23, 2015

When Dazzle is approached by true-crime show "Crimezappers" about reenacting one of his arrests, he insists on directing the episode, but the hyper-expensive shoot quickly spirals out of control.

1. Mall Hath No Fury

September 16, 2015

A dangerous crime lord is terrorizing Moonbeam City, but handsome idiot detective Dazzle Novak is more concerned with getting his "#1 Cop" mug back from his rival, Rad Cunningham, than with cracking the case.

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The real stars of the show were the supporting characters, who were all bizarre and hilarious in their own right. Elizabeth Banks played Pizzaz Miller, the hard-nosed chief of police who frequently clashed with Dazzle but secretly harbored a crush on him. Kate Mara played Chrysalis Tate, Dazzle's rival and occasional love interest, who was a straight-laced detective with a penchant for martial arts and a hatred for everything Dazzle stood for.

The animation style of Moonbeam City was intentionally retro, with neon colors, geometric shapes, and exaggerated character designs that resembled airbrushed album covers from the 80s. The show was a visual feast, full of hilarious sight gags and references to cheesy action movies and TV shows. The show's creators clearly had a deep love for the aesthetics of the time period they were parodying, and it showed in every frame.

One of the best things about Moonbeam City was the way it embraced absurdity and leaned into the ridiculousness of its premise. The show was never afraid to go full-on bizarre, whether it was having a villain who was literally made of gold, or having Dazzle team up with a sentient motorcycle that was obsessed with MÃ¶tley CrÃ¼e. The humor was often crass and vulgar, but it was always delivered with a wink and a nod, as if the show was in on the joke.

Despite its many strengths, Moonbeam City struggled to find an audience during its brief run on Comedy Central. The show's irreverent humor and niche appeal didn't seem to click with the mainstream, and it was cancelled after just one season. However, the show has since developed a cult following, with fans appreciating its unique blend of irreverence, nostalgia, and absurdity. It's the kind of show that's perfect for binging on a lazy Sunday afternoon, when you just want to let your brain turn off and enjoy some mindless fun.

In conclusion, Moonbeam City was a hilarious and visually stunning animated series that deserved more attention than it ultimately received. Its loving parody of 80s cops shows, neon aesthetics, and absurd humor will likely delight fans of shows like Archer or Rick and Morty. And with a short 10-episode run, the show is the perfect way to spend a lazy weekend afternoon.

Moonbeam City is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on September 16, 2015.

Where to Watch Moonbeam City

Moonbeam City is available for streaming on the Comedy Central website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Moonbeam City on demand at Google Play, Apple TV, CMT and Comedy Central.