The highly anticipated third and final season of “Sweet Tooth” has premiered on Netflix, swiftly claiming the number-one spot on the platform’s global charts.
“Sweet Tooth,” a family-friendly show based on Jeff Lemire’s comic book series, is set in a dystopian world ravaged by a virus called The Sick, which has decimated the human population. Amid this chaos, babies known as ‘hybrids’ are born with animal characteristics. The story follows Gus (Christian Convery), a boy with deer antlers, on his quest to find his mother.
The series boasts a stellar cast, including Will Forte, Nonso Anozie, Adel Akhtar, Aliza Vellanim, Rosalind Chao, James Brolin, Kelly Marie Tran, and Marlon Williams. “Sweet Tooth” has been recognized with multiple awards at the 1st and 2nd Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, cementing its status as a standout series.
Season 3 has received universal acclaim, currently holding a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have hailed it as one of the “best comic book adaptations” ever made, praising its storytelling and emotional depth. The series has been described as having “earned a place in Netflix’s Pantheon of great shows.”
Creator and showrunner Jim Mickle highlighted the show’s central themes in an interview with Deadline. “Even as you watch those kids grow up in real life, you sort of hope that they’re going to maintain that innocence and pureness,” Mickle said. “So that was something that we really made season three about. [Gus’s] superpower is really hope and finding the best in humanity.”
All three seasons of “Sweet Tooth” are now available for streaming on Netflix. For more viewing recommendations, check out our list of the best Netflix shows to add to your queue, or explore our guide to the best new TV shows coming in 2024 and beyond.
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