Netflix Pulls Off an Epic Rescue for Big Mouth!

Summary

The seventh season of Big Mouth garnered positive feedback, establishing itself as a standout chapter in the series. It skillfully blends boundary-pushing humor with an exciting storyline, as the characters navigate the challenges of entering high school.

Big Mouth, one of Netflix's longest-running series, has not only greatly contributed to the platform's revenue and subscriber retention rates, but it also holds a prominent position as one of the streaming giant's most significant shows. Despite its immense success, Big Mouth will conclude after season 8. This decision enables the creators to craft a satisfying conclusion while exploring fresh ideas under their newly signed three-year deal with Netflix. Fans can anticipate exciting endeavors from the production company, Brutus Pink.

Netflix stepped in to save Big Mouth, leading the show's creators to ponder the impending final season. Big Mouth season 7 has received positive reviews from critics and viewers, signaling good news for the raunchy coming-of-age series' eighth and last installment. Alongside the renewal of Big Mouth season 8, Netflix revealed that the spinoff series, the superior Human Resources, will conclude after its second season. The two-show franchise is approaching its end, but Big Mouth has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on television history.

Introduced in 2017 by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett, this adult animated series originally focused on Nick (voiced by Kroll) and his hormone monster, Maurice (also Kroll), who represented his burgeoning desires. Although Big Mouth has evolved into an ensemble show with the inclusion of celebrity guest stars, it gained acclaim for its candid discussions on typically taboo subjects, such as puberty, sex, and the human body's functions. Unquestionably, there is no other show quite like it.

Big Mouth Season 7 Is The Best Installment In Years

Big Mouth has maintained its high-quality blend of poignant yet gross storytelling throughout its run, as evidenced by its aggregate critical scores across seven seasons (via Rotten Tomatoes). While some viewers have expressed less enthusiasm for season 7, the consensus seems to be that the show has found its rhythm in the penultimate outing. Part of the reason for this improvement is the introduction of the high school setting, which allows the series to explore new territory, particularly in terms of its boundary-pushing, vulgar humor. Additionally, there is anticipation surrounding how the Big Mouth characters will navigate the halls of high school. The seventh season also stands out for other reasons, such as the inclusion of Lin-Manuel Miranda's song and the hormone monstress voiced by Megan Thee Stallion, showcasing the show's dedication to delivering top-notch coming-of-age comedy.

How Big Mouth Became One Of Netflix's Most Important Shows

Big Mouth's season 8 renewal makes it the longest-running scripted Netflix original series, surpassing Grace & Frankie with one more season. However, Big Mouth's impact goes beyond this achievement. Despite Netflix's secretive nature regarding data, it is estimated that Big Mouth has generated approximately $153.7 million in global revenue for the platform since its debut. Additionally, TVRev discovered that Big Mouth plays a significant role in retaining subscribers for Netflix.

The success of Big Mouth extends to its artistic accomplishments as well. With both Emmy and Annie Awards in its repertoire, the series effectively explores sensitive subjects that are often avoided. Over the course of its seven seasons, Big Mouth has emerged as one of the most insightful and inclusive portrayals of topics such as mental health and sexuality on television. Despite initial assumptions about its raunchy comedy led by Nick Kroll, Big Mouth surpasses expectations and pushes the boundaries of representation in the industry.

Why Netflix Is Ending Big Mouth With Season 8

Big Mouth, one of Netflix's most successful and longest-running series, will conclude with season 8. Netflix announced the renewal for the eighth and final season in April 2023, prior to the release of season 7. The characters' three-year journey as awkward and hormonal preteens in middle school has reached its limit, highlighted by the graduation episode in season 7. While high school provides new material for the show's writers, Big Mouth has effectively portrayed the junior-high stories it intended to tell.

A show that ends on its own terms is always preferable. With Netflix's early announcement of the final season, the Big Mouth team can create a satisfying conclusion for the beloved show. In addition to it being the right time for the series to wrap up, it presents an opportunity for Big Mouth producers at Brutus Pink to explore new ideas. The production company recently signed a new three-year deal with Netflix, as reported by Variety Magazine. Therefore, although both Human Resources and Big Mouth are coming to an end, fans can look forward to other exciting projects featuring the series' signature antics.

Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, Parrot Analytics, TVRev, Variety Magazine