Summary
"Praise Petey" is an innovative animated series airing on Freeform, which revolves around the life of Petey, an influential and fashionable individual residing in the vibrant city of New York. After the untimely demise of her father, Petey unexpectedly inherits New Utopia, a unique and tightly-knit community.To her astonishment, Petey uncovers the dark secret hidden within the seemingly idyllic town — it actually harbors a dangerous cult. Driven by her determination, she embarks on a mission to restore normalcy to New Utopia and bring an end to the prevailing chaos.
The show, Praise Petey, is helmed by Anna Drezen and features Annie Murphy as the lead voice. Freeform will release new episodes weekly, and the series can also be streamed on Hulu.
Screen Rant is excited to unveil an exclusive clip from Freeform's groundbreaking animated series, Praise Petey. The story revolves around a prominent New York City socialite who inherits the idyllic community of New Utopia following her father's death. However, things take a dark turn when she uncovers a sinister cult lurking beneath the town's surface. Determined to restore normalcy and bring about an end to the chaos, Petey must confront ancient prophecies and the unsettling world of human sacrifices.
More About Praise Petey
Praise Petey, a series crafted by Anna Drezen, an esteemed Saturday Night Live alumni, is a testament to her genius as she serves as its creator, writer, and executive producer. The show boasts an exceptional voice cast, led by the talented Annie Murphy in the role of Petey. With an impressive repertoire that includes Kevin Can F**k Himself, Crank Yankers, and Russian Doll, Murphy has carved a niche for herself in the industry. However, it is her unforgettable portrayal of Alexis Rose in the beloved CBC sitcom, Schitt's Creek, that has truly catapulted her into the spotlight. Joining Murphy are esteemed actors John Cho, Kiersey Clemons, Christine Baranski, Amy Hill, and Stephen Root who bring their own star power to this remarkable series.
In this exclusive clip from Season 1 Episode 2 of Praise Petey, Petey wakes up to a serene atmosphere. As gentle melodies play in the background and a friendly butterfly pays her a visit, Petey finds solace in maintaining a positive mindset. However, her tranquil bubble is abruptly burst when a man suddenly reveals himself crawling at the foot of her bed. Instantly, Petey exclaims a strong expletive, shocking the audience with the show's sudden shift in tone.
Things become even more intriguing when the man introduces himself as Petey's very own human Shih Tzu and extends the same bed warming service he provided for her father. In addition, he displays an impressive command of grammar, seizing the opportunity to explain the nuances between "lie" and "lay." The clip concludes with Petey discovering that she has inherited several other assistants, such as her personal limb stretcher, delightful bird sound creator, Metamucil holder, and correspondence reader.
The initial two episodes of Praise Petey are scheduled to air on July 21st under the titles "Taxi to the South!" and "Unemployment Crisis." Subsequent episodes will be released weekly, with two consecutive episodes premiering every Friday until August 18th. The series will also be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
Praise Petey premieres Friday, July 21st at 10:00 pm ET on Freeform.
