Big Mouth Review

Big Mouth is a vulgar, hilarious, and unapologetically awkward fever dream of puberty. Think of this series as if South Park had a raunchier, hormone-fueled cousin who swapped its satirical political jabs for cringe-inducing puberty tales. The Netflix animated series is like an exaggerated puberty manual brought to life—one that makes you gasp, giggle, and question how you ever survived adolescence.

I stumbled across this chaotic masterpiece by accident, and eight seasons later, I’m still clutching my imaginary pearls with every episode. The sheer audacity of the show should send me running, but instead, I lean in, captivated by the mix of absurdity, irreverent humor, and oddly profound life lessons.

At the heart of the madness is Missy, a socially awkward, emotionally stunted teenager who is trying (and sometimes failing) to navigate the treacherous jungle of teenagehood. Originally voiced by JennySlate and later taken over by Ayo Edebiri, Missy is the perfect embodiment of the awkward phase we all wish we could erase from memory. She’s bookish, sweet, and constantly at war with her own self-confidence. Watching her struggle with identity, self-worth, and hormones is painfully relatable, yet somehow always wrapped in humor.

And then—oh, then—there’s Connie the Hormone Monstress, my personal favorite. Voiced by the brilliant Maya Rudolph, Connie is the chaos agent of adolescence, bursting into scenes with all the grace of a wrecking ball covered in glitter. She’s all about unapologetic desires, impulsive decisions, and dramatic mood swings. Imagine your teenage emotions as a sentient, over-the-top entity with a raspy voice, wild hair, and a penchant for unnecessary drama—that’s Connie. She nurtures Missy through the trials of growing up, but don’t be fooled—she’s equally responsible for every awkward hormonal disaster along the way.

Other cast members include:  

Nick Kroll – The show's co-creator voices multiple characters, including Nick Birch, Maury the Hormone Monster, Coach Steve, Lola Skumpy, and Rick the Hormone Monster.

John Mulaney – Plays Andrew Glouberman, Nick’s best friend, and also voices Mint, Grandpa Andrew, and Babe the Blue Ox.

Jordan Peele – Plays Duke Ellington, the ghost haunting Nick’s attic, and Cyrus Foreman-Greenwald, Missy’s father.

The show’s voice cast is packed with comedic heavyweights, making every episode a wild ride of exaggerated puberty chaos.

What makes Big Mouth stand out isn’t just its shock humor or unfiltered vulgarity (though it has plenty of that). It’s the fact that beneath all the exaggerated animation and NSFW jokes, the show somehow manages to speak truth. It highlights insecurities, celebrates self-discovery, and reminds us that puberty—awful as it was—is something we all survived. And for that, I keep watching.

So, if you’re the kind of person who can laugh through discomfort, embrace the absurd, and tolerate an animated series that doesn’t hold back, Big Mouth might just be your next guilty pleasure. Just prepare to clutch those pearls and wince in recognition—you’ll see your teenage self staring right back at you.

If you're into Adult Swim and South Park, then this series is for you. I give this show 5 out of 5 acorns.