Mike Judgeis known for creating some of the most iconic comedy shows of the past few decades, includingBeavis and Butt-HeadandKing of the Hill,as well as hit comedy films likeOffice SpaceandIdiocracy.But we finally know the fate of his latest project,In the Know,and it won’t have similar success — the Peacock show has been cancelled by the streaming service after a single season, according toDeadline. The series was Peacock’s first attempt at an adult animation show, but a second season apparently won’t be happening.
The show itself was a parody of the news radio business. It was created by Judge,Zach Woods,andBrandon Gardner.The animated stop-motion series followed Lauren Caspian (Woods), who was the host of the third-most popular radio show on NPR. The series depicted the trials and tribulations of running Caspian’s show as he garnered interviews with well-known celebrities, includingKaia Gerber, Ken Burns,Finn Wolfhard, Jonathan van Ness, Mike Tyson, Hugh Laurie,and more. The show alsofeatured the voicesof Judge,Caitlin Reilly, Carl Tart, Charlie Bushnell, andJ. Smith Cameron.
While the show wasn’t picked up for a second season, it saw moderate success on Peacock and was fairly highly rated;In the Knowgarnered a 71% critic’s score onRotten Tomatoesalong with a 95% audience score. It was co-showran by Woods and Gardner, who also executive produced. Judge,Greg DanielsandDustin Davisexecutive produced for Judge’s Bandera Entertainment banner, whileAlexander BulkleyandCorey Campodonicoexecutive produced for Shadowmachine.
Judge Remains a Classic Comedy Storyteller
WhileIn the Knowwon’t be getting a second season, Judge remains one of the most lauded comedy creators of his time.Beavis and Butt-Head,which originally ran from 1993 to 1997 before getting multiple reboots throughout the 2000s, is one of the most highly acclaimed cartoons in television history andremains a staple of adult animation. Fans of the dim-witted duo won’t have to wait too long to see Cornholio again, as new episodes of the show willbegin airing on Comedy Centralthis year.
King of the Hill,which, likeBeavis and Butt-Head,is also set in Texas, ran for 13 years — and also has areboot on the way at Hulu.King of the Hill,which followed Hank Hill as he sold propane and propane accessories, also garnered critical acclaim. It remains an often-cited and quotable piece of early 2000s television. Judge isn’t done in the world of animation, either, as he is executive producing the upcoming Adult Swim seriesCommon Side Effects,set to be released on June 15, 2025.
Season 1 ofIn the Knowis streaming on Peacock now.
In the Know
Lauren Caspian is the host of In the Know, public radio’s third most popular interview program. He’s a well-meaning, hypocritical nimrod. He’s also a stop-motion puppet.
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