Tarantula

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  • TV-MA
  • 2017
  • 1 Season
  • 6.7  (243)

Tarantula is a dark comedy show that follows the life of Echo Park, a Los Angeles-based tattoo artist who also happens to be working as a security guard for a nuclear testing facility. The show was created by Carson Mell, who also stars in the show alongside Dan Bakkedahl and Jacob Vargas. It premiered on TBS in 2017 and ran for one season with 10 episodes. The story is set in a world where the government is conducting secret experiments at a nuclear testing facility called Tarantula Ranch. Echo Park works as a security guard at the facility but has bigger dreams of making it in the world of tattooing. He's a bit of a misfit and often clashes with his colleagues, who look down on him due to his unconventional lifestyle. The show follows Echo Park as he navigates his way through the strange and often surreal world of Tarantula Ranch, encountering a range of bizarre characters along the way. One of his colleagues is a man who dresses up as a gorilla, while another is a woman who has a pet scorpion. Echo also has a crush on a fellow tattoo artist named Petra (played by Maria Bamford), but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Petra is already engaged. As the show progresses, Echo begins to uncover some of the secrets of the nuclear testing facility, including the fact that the government may be conducting experiments on the employees. He also learns more about his own past and the reasons why he ended up working at Tarantula Ranch. One of the standout aspects of Tarantula is its unique visual style. The show combines live-action footage with animation, creating a surreal and hyper-realistic world that is both dark and funny. The animation is particularly effective in bringing the various strange creatures and supernatural elements of the show to life. The show's cast is also one of its strengths. Carson Mell is excellent in the lead role, bringing a sense of humor and vulnerability to the character of Echo. Dan Bakkedahl and Jacob Vargas provide strong support as Echo's colleagues at Tarantula Ranch, while Maria Bamford is perfect as the quirky and unpredictable Petra. Overall, Tarantula is a strange and compelling show that will appeal to fans of dark comedy and surrealism. It's a unique and original series that stands out from the crowd, and while it only ran for one season, it's definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for something a bit different.

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Pig Head
10. Pig Head
December 25, 2017
Echo reckons with his past.
Shabzinzo
9. Shabzinzo
December 25, 2017
Echo sets out on a journey to rid himself of a very fancy gift that proves to be a burden.
Frog Flog
8. Frog Flog
December 18, 2017
A rift develops in their friendship when Echo and Booty build their own hot springs.
Pajattery
7. Pajattery
December 18, 2017
Echo discovers Paja's secret and decides to share it with the rest of the Tarantula residents, with unforeseen consequences.
The Shade
6. The Shade
December 11, 2017
Echo ventures to the fabled Weird River to retrieve a man whose life is derailed by Echo's egg-frying antics.
Macaroni Salad
5. Macaroni Salad
December 11, 2017
Echo must retrieve a melodramatic friend from the edge of oblivion when romantic foibles lead him to the brink.
One Weird Mama
4. One Weird Mama
December 4, 2017
Bess embarrasses Penny at her school, so the youngster summons a figure from their past and tests the relationship between mother and daughter.
Toast of the Town
3. Toast of the Town
December 4, 2017
Lucas and Echo attempt to breach the gates of Hollywood when Lucas discovers a hot-shot producer ripped him off.
Mushroom Valley
2. Mushroom Valley
December 4, 2017
When a highfalutin scientist impugns Echo's claims of fantastic fungi, Echo and Booty set off on a journey to retrieve a specimen, and quiet the know-it-all for good.
Seesaw
1. Seesaw
December 7, 2017
When Echo's dog Seesaw is unjustly seized by a bureaucratic government agency, it's up to Echo and his friends to get the critter back.
Description

Tarantula is a dark comedy show that follows the life of Echo Park, a Los Angeles-based tattoo artist who also happens to be working as a security guard for a nuclear testing facility. The show was created by Carson Mell, who also stars in the show alongside Dan Bakkedahl and Jacob Vargas. It premiered on TBS in 2017 and ran for one season with 10 episodes.

The story is set in a world where the government is conducting secret experiments at a nuclear testing facility called Tarantula Ranch. Echo Park works as a security guard at the facility but has bigger dreams of making it in the world of tattooing. He's a bit of a misfit and often clashes with his colleagues, who look down on him due to his unconventional lifestyle.

The show follows Echo Park as he navigates his way through the strange and often surreal world of Tarantula Ranch, encountering a range of bizarre characters along the way. One of his colleagues is a man who dresses up as a gorilla, while another is a woman who has a pet scorpion. Echo also has a crush on a fellow tattoo artist named Petra (played by Maria Bamford), but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Petra is already engaged.

As the show progresses, Echo begins to uncover some of the secrets of the nuclear testing facility, including the fact that the government may be conducting experiments on the employees. He also learns more about his own past and the reasons why he ended up working at Tarantula Ranch.

One of the standout aspects of Tarantula is its unique visual style. The show combines live-action footage with animation, creating a surreal and hyper-realistic world that is both dark and funny. The animation is particularly effective in bringing the various strange creatures and supernatural elements of the show to life.

The show's cast is also one of its strengths. Carson Mell is excellent in the lead role, bringing a sense of humor and vulnerability to the character of Echo. Dan Bakkedahl and Jacob Vargas provide strong support as Echo's colleagues at Tarantula Ranch, while Maria Bamford is perfect as the quirky and unpredictable Petra.

Overall, Tarantula is a strange and compelling show that will appeal to fans of dark comedy and surrealism. It's a unique and original series that stands out from the crowd, and while it only ran for one season, it's definitely worth checking out for anyone looking for something a bit different.

Tarantula is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on December 7, 2017.

Where to Watch Tarantula

Tarantula is available for streaming on the TBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tarantula on demand at Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    December 7, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (243)