Entertainment Weekend: “Solar Opposites” is an entertaining intergalactic journey on HULU

 

Solar Opposites consistently excels with its eclectic blend of outlandish sci-fi escapades, incisive satire, and the dynamic evolution of its ensemble cast. Season 5 of Solar Opposites is no different, offering a distinctive mix of strengths and weaknesses that render it simultaneously novel and recognizable.

Solar Opposites Season 5, at its essence, seems to be a fusion of three distinct shows, with the central narrative split among the Solar Opposites family, the captivating evolution of the Wall storyline, and the exploits of Dodge Charger, previously known as Glen from the Silver Cops. Each narrative thread delivers a unique flavor, appealing to diverse preferences and enriching the series’ variety like never before.

A key strength of Solar Opposites Season 5 lies in its accessibility to both newcomers and long-time fans. The season offers straightforward exposition, with clear and succinct recaps that orient viewers within the ongoing storylines. Strategic use of flashbacks fills in the narrative gaps, allowing even those unacquainted with earlier seasons to easily keep pace.

The central narrative of Solar Opposites consistently provides the offbeat humor and parody its audience anticipates. Season 5 of Solar Opposites engages with well-known tropes and genres, smartly altering them to sidestep overt similarities with other animated classics. Although this storyline preserves its humorous appeal, it also verges on becoming overly familiar.

Jim Williams is the Washington Bureau Chief, Digital Director as well as the Director of Special Projects for Genesis Communications. He is starting his third year as part of the team. This is Williams 40th year in the media business, and in that time he has served in a number of capacities. He is a seven time Emmy Award winning television producer, director, writer and executive. He has developed four regional sports networks, directed over 2,000 live sporting events including basketball, football, baseball hockey, soccer and even polo to name a few sports. Major events include three Olympic Games, two World Cups, two World Series, six NBA Playoffs, four Stanley Cup Playoffs, four NCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship Tournaments (March Madness), two Super Bowl and over a dozen college bowl games. On the entertainment side Williams was involved s and directed over 500 concerts for Showtime, Pay Per View and MTV Networks.