The first thing I will say is that I wish I could give this a higher rating. But the truth is that like all sketch variety shows, some bits are going to be way funnier than others, and the un-funny ones drag down the rating by subverting the high expectations that the funny ones set up. Also, the repetitive nature of the sketches leaves a lot to be desired for the binge-watchers among us, who would much rather just cut all that time-wasting fat away and get to the real meat.But all that aside, if you are a thinking, feeling person ambling your way through the 21st century, then you will want your comedy to be as bleak and dark as possible. Otherwise...you know what you get otherwise. In this regard, the show gets full marks: the show is not just "edgy" or "distasteful" or any of the other stock adjectives you use when you want to hype comedy, but so soaked through to the core with a particularly virulent strain of pessimism that it threatens to implode under the weight of its own melancholy into something unpleasant. It never does - it just sags at times in its comedic delivery - but like..you will want to avoid this if you are the sensitive type. The show is most savage towards the media and the government, obviously, but it never lets individuals off the hook for anything, correctly interpreting the massive ills caused by those aforementioned institutions to be the byproduct of thousands of bad people making bad decisions. It's also quite violent, and depicts lots of cruel and gory things like animal experimentation, medieval executions (courtesy of the Pedofinder General, of course), and generally all sorts of men, women, children, and animals being senselessly hurt or killed.The show also gets high marks for their use of downbeat songs throughout the series, which often act as bridges between segments. It's chilling to learn that one of the show's creators died of cancer - it really comes through in the later seasons, and there is a lot of rumination on hospitals, doctors, and things of that nature. In a way, some of that ends up being a man's attempt to grapple with mortality, stapled forever to its humble corner in the tapestry of our civilization's creative output.In any case, a great dark gem to be discovered by all the clever little thinkers out there who spend their days depressed by the reality around them...

When people ask me what its like to live in England, I might even ask them first if they have seen monkey dust before. But to be honest, I think this fantastic series has been somehow hidden away from most people.With only a handful of seasons, each one containing various characters with unusual flaws and twists. Not forgetting the great artwork, with each sketch featuring a different design technique and a whole variety of artists.The comedy is top notch, I would say that the vast majority of the sketches are spot on. If you are British, or have any connection with the UK, I highly recommend, otherwise, I recommend highly! 9/10, highly entertaining series which grows on you.

The greatest animated comedy to come out of Britain ever! The crap terrorists from West Bromwich, the bugs-bunny like indestructible lab rabbit, the Paedo finder general, and Ivan Dobsky and his evil sidekick, the space-hopper! A must watch for anyone with a grown-up sense of humour.It may not be suitable for children of a nervous disposition. The links between the stories are fantastic, I especially like the scenes with Tony Blair stood in front of an American flag promising things that are impossible, such as 'free money for everyone.Don't miss the woman who keeps a cat as a baby. Excellent!

Monkey dust is not a show you should let your kids watch. Or your parents. In fact, Monkey Dust is pretty much unsuitable for everyone. Basically, It makes South Park look like Scooby-Doo.Its a very fast-paced cartoon sketch show, mostly set in london, its all very grim and bleak. Topics it covers include Pedophilia, suicide, child murder, and the Nazis. The funniest moment so far was "The Diary of Anne Frank" as made by Jerry Bruckenheimer. Its not pure comic genius, its dirty, dark and filthy comic genius.Its compulsive viewing if you're into stuff like Brass Eye, Big Train or Jam. I cannot recommend it enough.