Setbacks often spark reinvention. After a beloved Cartoon Network project was canceled, its creator did not step back; they doubled down, reimagining their comedic voice for a new audience. Now, in collaboration with Netflix, they are bringing an entirely fresh adult sitcom to life, blending irreverent humor with sharp social commentary. This series is not a revival or reboot; it is a bold, original venture that showcases the creator’s distinctive style and storytelling flair.

With the streaming giant backing it, the effort promises to reach wider audiences than ever, marking a triumphant next chapter for a talent that refuses to be sidelined.

After his Cartoon Network venture Apple & Onion was cancelled after two seasons in 2021, BAFTA-nominated creator George Gendi is making a bold comeback with a brand-new adult animated sitcom, Living the Dream, on Netflix. Gendi, according to Deadline, will lead the offering’s voice cast alongside Ambika Mod, Julia Davis, and Javone Prince, bringing his edgy humor to a fresh, workplace-centered story. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the eight-part series promises sharp comedy and relatable chaos, signaling Gendi’s magnificent return to the animation scene.

Living the Dream, per Deadline, follows best friends Des and Ray, two Londoners stuck in social media jobs at Ecofood, a company rife with HR blunders, awkward office romances, and absurd directives from its Los Angeles office. As they navigate career frustrations and personal dilemmas, the series blends sharp satire with comedic workplace storytelling. Netflix’s push into adult animation with this program aligns with the platform’s recent investments in sharp animated shows.

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From long-running adult animated hits to quick, single-sitting mini-series, Netflix has steadily built a strong and diverse vault of grown-up animation.

Netflix’s adult animation catalog features some of the medium’s most acclaimed titles, ranging from character-driven dramas to genre-bending anthologies. BoJack Horseman remains a standout, following a washed-up sitcom star voiced by Will Arnett across six critically praised seasons. The platform’s experimental side shines in Love, Death & Robots, a visually striking anthology exploring science fiction, horror, and fantasy. Aficionados of darker storytelling can embrace Castlevania, while coming-of-age comedy Big Mouth offers a bold, honest take on puberty. Netflix also ventured into historical drama with the World War II mini-series The Liberator.

Ultimately, as Living the Dream gears up for a Netflix run, George Gendi’s leap from a cancelled Cartoon Network project to a major global spotlight feels like the kind of comeback animation enthusiasts love to root for. The news of his new series arrives at a moment when the platform is not only expanding its adult animation slate but actively shaping the genre’s future with more titles already in development. If this fresh workplace sitcom is any indication, Netflix is not slowing down anytime soon, and neither is Gendi.

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