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Marvel’s Animation team has taken a huge leap in the last few years. With exciting series likeWhat If…?andX-Men 97, the studio looks to be on the upswing. Part of that jump comes from Season 2 ofHit-Monkey, which premiered on July 15th. The story of Monkey, becoming a killer who kills killers, gained acclaim in Season 1. While the series from Josh Gordon and Will Speck was away for a few years, it allowed the team to craft an emotionally satisfying return.
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FandomWire’s “Bryce Pleads to Monkey” Exclusive Clip
Season 2 ofHit-Monkeymoves the duo from the Japanese underground to New York City. Here, they team up with their friend and former police officer, Haruka (Ally Maki), and Bryce’s former contact, Eunice (Leslie Jones). They draw the attention of the mysterious villains of New York. However, the real test of strife occurs as Monkey bonds with members of the Co-Operative while Bryce tries to reconnect with his daughter Iris (Cristin Milioti).
FandomWire reviewed Season 2ofHit-Monkeyearlier this week, and now, Marvel provided us with an exclusive clip from the show. “Bryce Pleads to Monkey” allows Bryce (Jason Sudeikis) and Monkey (Fred Tatasciore) to showcase their chemistry, even when one of the characters only communicates through grunts and sighs. The moment below contains spoilers forHit-Monkeybut should excite fans of Season 1. Check it out below!
Hit-Monkey“Bryce Pleads to Monkey” Breakdown
In the clip above, Monkey has grown to a massive size. His visual similarity toKing KongorRampage‘s George makes for a fun easter egg on its own. However, when combined with Bryce’s plea, the clip becomes far more interesting.
Fans of Season 1 will know that Bryce died early in the series. Over the rest of the season, he served as a ghost guide and mentor for Monkey on his journey to become a contract killer. Their partnership and friendship built the foundation for its very best episodes, even as Bryce contributed to Monkey’s growth from beyond the grave. Season 1 already confirmed Bryce’s return for future adventures, but in this clip, he has a physical body.
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The question around Bryce’s return to the realm of the living becomes one of Season 2’s most exciting plotlines. It also serves as an emotional anchor for the series as both Monkey and Bryce evolve their understanding of what it means to be good.Hit-Monkeydoes not take long to answer the question about Bryce’s body, and this element becomes an essential element of its success.
Furthermore, why is Monkey so big? The sequence contains some hints, including a last-second shaman-looking individual that screams villains. We also meet Boone, one of the new characters for the season. Boone leads the Co-Op, a group of former contract killers looking to do good in the world. By hunting down members of a conspiracy, like the shaman, they hope to restore balance to the planet.
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Having feet in both traditional comic book storytelling and elements of supernatural fantasy,Hit-Monkeyproves effective as an animated showcase. It’s not only hilarious, but it finds nuanced emotions throughout the episodes. LikeInvincibleorX-Men 97, there’s a new age of animated superhero shows making their way into the consciousness.Hit-Monkeyshould help shape the future of the sub-genre.
WatchHit-Monkeyon Hulu or Disney+. All of Season 2 is available now.
If you were unable to watch the clip above, you can view it onFandomWire’s YouTube page, orhere on the Hulu YouTube page as well.
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Alan French
Film/TV Critic
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Alan French began writing about television and film by covering the Emmys and Oscar beats in 2016. Since then, he has written hundreds of reviews on TV and movies. He attends film festivals regularly. He is a Rotten Tomato-approved critic and is on the committee for the Critics Association of Central Florida.
