Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1: Season One

Brilliant absurdist comedy
Clark Douglas, DVD Verdict --If you dug Aqua Teen Hunger Force, you'll be just as satisfied by Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1.

As for the actual episodes included here: First up, you have the seven remaining unreleased episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, though they are included on the disc labeled "AUPS1 S1." Meanwhile, the sparkly, brand-new Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 episodes are included on the disc labeled "ATHF FV" (the "FV" standing for Final Volume). I suppose this is meant to be a little joke about the fact that the two shows are basically indistinguishable. Or a printing error. Either way, insert Nelson-style "haw-haw!" here.

The actual tales included are the usual mix of brilliant absurdist comedy (I particularly love the story about the slovenly Carl actually being a spy who has been doing surveillance work on the gang for nine years), random oddities (Frylock attempting to bring Carl to Jesus by introducing Carl to Jesus' gay hairdresser?), and undercooked...

IT'S THE SAME SHOW!
The name change and opening title change and minor changes in-show are almost entirely superficial; this is basically the same show as the last few years of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The format is definitely much different from early ATHF, but that's just how the show creators have gone with the stories. And I still find it hilarious and love it.

Witty new comeback for Hunger squad
Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 is season 8 of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Not a new show, just a new name. Yeah, it's set in Seattle, but the setting is exactly the same. Hilarious! I've been a huge fan of this show since about 2003, and have followed it heavily throughout its run, and sure, this new season isn't going to gain any fans, in fact, it has already lost some longtime ones, but only because of the daring title change. Also, don't let the "SEASON 1" fool you on here, it's going to be Aqua Something You Know Whatever next season! Disc one has all of the AUPS1 episodes, and disc two rounds out the remainding ATHF episodes not yet released on DVD. No, Amazon didn't screw up, this is disc two. Since no one has done so yet, I will post the episodes and special features.

DISC ONE
1. Allen Part 1 4/5
2. Allen Part 2 4/5
3. Freedom Cobra 3.5/5
4. Intervention 5/5
5. The Creditor 3/5
6. Vampirus 5/5
7. Last Dance for Napkin Lad 4.5/5
8. Wi-tri...

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