Part of the problem is the setup-it may just be too soon. It's the type of show that made me smile but never laugh out loud. “Mulligan” is more interested in making extended jokes of the absurd, like an ongoing gag on how terrible Dasani is (it truly is the worst bottled water), than the type of quick or knowing joke that would force a guffaw. Together, this motley cast forms the component of a workplace comedy, complete with intraoffice romance, an incompetent boss (or two), and plotlines about managing up. Farrah Braun ( Tina Fey), bookworm Simon Prioleau ( Sam Richardson), and surviving alien general Axatrax ( Phil LaMarr). This rebuild-society crew is joined by scientist Dr. LaMarr’s also banking on the idea that he’ll be able to easily manipulate the naive Mulligan and Suwan (as de facto First Lady). With the entire planet in shambles, corrupt Southern Senator Cartwright LaMarr (Carvey) decides to appoint Mulligan President (and himself Vice President) in the hopes that Mulligan’s heroism will inspire confidence from the remaining populace. Then, Boston meathead Matty Mulligan ( Nat Faxon) and beauty queen Lucy Suwan ( Chrissy Teigen) swoop in and save the day. “Mulligan” opens as aliens are about to successfully conquer Earth. Do you miss Bill Clinton jokes and “Futurama”-era animation? Have you been longing to hear Dana Carvey’s voice? Will you enjoy an extended joke riffing on the Spin Doctor’s 1992 single “Two Princes”? If so, then Netflix’s animated series “Mulligan” may be for you.
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