Monkey Wrench Ep3 - Us & Them

Beebs doubts whether he and Shrike are cut out for the Merc life.
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Directed & Written by
Joshua & Ashley Palmer
Voice Cast;
Shrike Sanchez - Jacob Barrens
Beebs - Jean-francois Donaldson
Scratch - @CzBacklash
Agari - @Gooseworx
El Bandito - @SrPelo
Duende - @VinesauceJoel
Music - @Ockeroid
Sound design:
Mathew Pantano
Spanish language Consultant:
Bertha Treviño
Animation Crew + Socials
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HUGE thanks to Tom Fulp and the NG Money gang for helping us push this episode over the edge and getting it finished this year!+
#scifi #2danimation #cartoon #indie #monkeywrench

[@MonkeyWrenchSeries]

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[@nafisadiini787]

Can you make really cool advertisements for the merch that are like shitposts? I see glitch doing that and they receive a lot of funding because of that.

[@stavkous4963]

Very nice

[@MonkeyWrenchSeries]

@@nafisadiini787 They have millions of subscribers and viewers, we only have 50k. What works for them doesn't work for us.

[@nafisadiini787]

@@MonkeyWrenchSeries Yes, you are right, this show is really good and it deserves more attention. I am going to buy from the store to support this show. It seems like this show can go somewhere.

[@nafisadiini787]

​@@MonkeyWrenchSeriesOne question, are you ever going to add audio tracks to the episodes? I think it will give access to those who don't speak English to enjoy the show.

[@benjaminsimons8263]

Honestly, I love how Beebs' character is written. He hits that sweet spot between cool headed leader and goofball older brother. He's kinda the anchor that allows for side hijinks but doesn't let them derail or detract from the plot.

[@moonwalker8391]

I agree

[@seajayz.stuffz]

YEAH! He gives off dad vibes if I'm being honest!

[@balloonboxer5436]

mokey wrench

[@user-GreenStickman]

monke

[@darksoals]

Mm monke

[@nafisadiini787]

Monke

[@lookitsdapotato5445]

Indeid

[@cool_bug_facts]

Cool bug facts: true!

[@colinbrinkley]

I just realized such a neat detail; Shrike's seat's headrest has many scratches and wear right where his head-crystal would drag against the seat. It's such an attentive detail that I hadn't thought about before!

[@user-qq9xu9le5u]

this show has so much love put into it

[@IanPendleton-gh6ox]

I did not notice that until now. Great catch!

[@soupcake3092]

The virgin black cat vs the chad orange cat

[@IanPendleton-gh6ox]

That describes their dynamic so well.

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

How?

[@Lythero]

This episode was so good and this comment was absolutely plastered in explicatives to try and express how good it was but then John KZbin would've hid my comment and the world needs to know THAT I THINK THIS EPISODE WAS SO GOD DAMN FUCKING GOOD- WAIT

[@CzBacklash]

NOWHATHAVEYOUDONE-

[@CarMedicine]

"explicatives"? ¿de qué diantres está hablando e- ohhhhhhh, you mean expletives?

[@AudhildDaArtists]

LYTHERO?! WHAT?! Love your videos!

[@wulfodeero311]

This is a late reply but this needs to be out there! It’s a crime that this isn’t on everyone’s recommendation!!

[@conradlecroy5821]

@@AudhildDaArtistsI believe he said he would do a smash video if this got a million views

[@Ockeroid]

Enjoy the episode!!! Don't forget to buy some merch and help fund the next episodes!

[@WhyRyanKing]

thanks for the tunes that you provided to these guys Ock

[@jeg_]

Holy shit the music was SO GOOD, I loved it

[@FieryAnimator]

I loved the music

[@FireSurge]

The music is amazing bro

[@fp8349]

ok cool

[@JunkyardDigs]

Holy crap that episode cost at the end, I had no idea. This is incredible you guys make these!

[@user-gp5yz5yz4x]

That is some extreme economizing for something of this quality

[@wizzo183]

Oh hell yeah, a creator with a good taste for other creators! Loved that tow truck the other day

[@theoverseer393]

Definitely explains the long gaps between episodes. If I wasn’t section 8 i’d be funding a whole season

[@user-no5do5tw4c]

If you do the math, there are 24 frames per second, and 1873 seconds in the episode, which amounts to 44640 frames. Imagine how many drawings that is.

[@nyancat.123]

​@@user-no5do5tw4c not really, this show's animation seems to be made at between 8-12 fps, most likely this is both a stylistic choice and a time saving way of animating.

[@Crocogator]

I love how despite their dynamic, when a fight breaks out, these two are perfectly in sync without saying a word.

[@meanya4687]

I feel like there's a connection to what Scratch said about Scritch and him having a "brotherly connection," because like Shrike and Beebs, the cat brothers are also also seemingly close enough to communicate without words.

[@CountDVB]

Yeah. The moment Beebs realized what was gonna happen, he just turned to Shrike and Shrike knew what Beebs wanted: to save Us. Dude went, saved Us along with getting back the arm and granting Them a mercy kill.

[@Slavesforsale1]

Monkey Wrench probably has the most unique depiction of humans in any scifi series. The idea of humanity inadvertently causing a cataclysmic event so severe that its created a quarantine zone that covers almost a quarter of the galaxy, causing us being declared persona non grata and hunted by every other sapient species is incredibly interesting. I hope this is explored way more in future episodes.

[@BenHopkins1000]

I've seen Titan A.E. Getting your home planet destroyed, then treated as second-class citizens by the universe seems preferable to how humanity f---ed itself here

[@Damian_1989]

I get this persistent "nuclear weapons" felling about the Cataclysm

[@ActuallyYoda69]

I don't know, just seems more grounded in reality than anything, humans have shown again and again that they can't be trusted with weapons of mass destruction throughout history. Anyway the way you worded your reply reads to me as though you're implying humans are actively being hunted during the show instead of having already gone extinct, I assume you meant it in past tense?

[@DarthBiomech]

Was there something I missed in the previous episodes? Exposition in this one felt like humans went extinct because of the cataclysm, or became this nonsapient (?) green virus goo.

[@Slavesforsale1]

@@DarthBiomech In the first episode there was a wanted posted with two humies on it. We're still around, but it looks like its ON SIGHT for us.

[@nerdyvids1]

I especially love how much Beebs and Scritch seem to vibe in this episode. For all of Scratch's talk about their "brotherly bond", Beebs seems to perfectly understand him.

[@typryor2227]

I was really looking forward to seeing a lot of Shrike and Scratch, but now I just want to see more Scritch and Beebs. Heck, I wouldn’t be mad if we got a whole episode of just them!

[@Auroraskies3002]

Yes! I really love how well they were able to understand each other even though Scritch does not talk!

[@emphodius833]

Scritch is best kitty, no competition

[@williamsmith666]

Scritch understands BB is the logical one who would listen to reason.

[@SuperWiiBros08]

Vinesauce Joel voicing the duende is so perfect

[@grogagog5190]

It's full circle. He's become the duende on a show about marcianitos.

[@Connorses]

FREN!

[@spooki3382]

This gives me daja vu… *renembers generation loss* oh yea… that…

[@kiwi_icecream]

WHAT. NO WAY :0...

[@ShippoFoxD]

The fact that Jobel has now come full circle with the Duende is absolute madness

[@Genevieve_Blackrose]

The line "Call me Beebs, all my friends do," is such an incredibly sweet line. Brought me damn near to tears, and I can rarely cry no matter how much I want to. Earlier in the episode this was an eldritch, strange enemy assaulting a commrade, later shown to simply be a hurt and lost soul. Without addressing the topic directly, without even missing a beat, just by requesting how Us addresses him; he expresses complete forgiveness, understanding, and compassion. This is an immaculate display of Beebs' character, and I'm definitely getting huge Iroh vibes from the guy. I cannot wait to see more of Beebs.

[@ProfSir1]

Poor Scratch was so busy plugging the merch he forgot to look where he was steering his ship.

[@BrilliantRipeMike]

And got attacked, for trying to sell it to the agari

[@scootermcpeanuts6699]

Oh my god I was NOT expecting to see you here!

[@ProfSir1]

@@scootermcpeanuts6699I respect great animations.

[@scootermcpeanuts6699]

@@ProfSir1 Very good taste I must say.

[@spooki3382]

Sounds right

[@geardog24]

Poor Scritch. So intelligent, but never gets a word in edgewise.

[@MrJHM007]

He is clearly the more intelligent brother, being smart enough to stay quiet.

[@thoth7290]

i think their species communicates nonverbally, with body language and expressions, like real cats do. scratch just happens to know how to talk

[@MrJHM007]

@@thoth7290 it is more likely, but it would be hilarious if it turns out down the line he could talk the whole time, and just... didn't.

[@aalloy6881]

@@MrJHM007 FAN THEORY: That's exactly the case with both Scritch and Kara, plus their voices don't match their personas (Scritch has a raspy voice and Kara sounds like Ruby Rose), so that too.

[@aalloy6881]

Not verbally to anyone other than his greedy older brother, anyway...

[@GhoulGrant]

on my fourth rewatch i realized the reason beebs can hear "Us" is because of this scene RIGHT here at 10:55, those spores established a sort of psychic connection.

[@Nairobin]

Yeah. Kind of interesting tbhwy.

[@Xbalanque84]

Whoa...

[@BrilliantRipeMike]

I knew they showed it for something!

[@hoobidibahbidibah8119]

It could be foreshadowing too that Beebs might have become infected with whatever the Cataclysm was down the line.

[@gabrielpineirogarcia2078]

More importantly too, those spores come from "them", so in a way, a small piece of "them" may live on in Bulldog

[@ArtDimension01]

How can everybody ignore the TINY bits of info we get about shrike ?! At the start, when Beebs was talking about the only lythop left of his species, shrike just went about how the L.A.W gave him some job and he turned out “just fine “ . Why is this going unnoticed ??!! And how a little later it was mentioned that shrike was an “ex“ law guy and would be very much still active ? Gosh I wanna know what happened and the lore of how he ended up as a merc on some random ship !! This show is way too underrated for real, the writing is amazing and I’m hooked !! 🤩

[@user-jp3bu6cx9q]

Yes!! The writing is SO good!

[@Red_Steampunker]

Last ep they also mentioned the crystal in his head. And that it may be a lythop related thing. Considering he’s also the mother crystal lol.

[@gazeboist4535]

Also that Beebs is recovering from some seemingly pretty significant losses...

[@bloomins8088]

It was hinted at in episode 2, as well, when he finished the blue guy's sentence. The blue alien asked if he wanted to take over and Shrike said something alon g of the lines of, "I'll pass, I've done it before." I don't remember the exact phrasing. but just 1 word told you he'd been in that position before in a beautifully subtle way.

[@silverscorpio24]

Love the attention to detail with each new episode. 1. Beebs' arm was damaged in the last fight and they don't have money to fix it. 2. His eyes flashing red when he gets even slightly angered. 3. The clunking of their magna boots ❤❤❤

[@Zowiezo101]

I'm binge watching these episodes and didn't even realise it was previous episode it got damaged. Good point!

[@BrilliantRipeMike]

The broken arm also affects the story

[@LeDavinshi]

Shrikes chair has marks of the diamond on his head scratching it

[@WinterFrost_MimikyuLiker]

Where does the red eyes come from?

[@drcgaming4195]

@@WinterFrost_MimikyuLiker the fact hes part cyborg

[@chiggiebeese1826]

It’s criminal that this series doesn’t have more popularity

[@mitskistears]

true omg it should have atleast a million views

[@rat8294]

@@JaidenAnimationsSon it's so ironic that you say this with that name lol

[@itspurplepaw6163]

i know right??

[@darylbiegtrucke4456]

I mostly don't understand why people who talk about cartoons aren't talking about this one? Especially when some of those people are constantly on their high horse about "supporting indie animation". It's 3 entire saturday morning cartoon length episodes of high quality.

[@humbleebumblee]

I know right? It doesn't make sense to me either

[@wobblewokgaming655]

I like how this show has actual Adbreak cutaways now. Makes me feel like I'm watching an old cartoon when I was a child. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@theawesomeayla]

Stop why is a relationship between two sentient alien mushrooms making me cry! T0T

[@zee-we5bx]

Monkey Wrench is literally everything I have wanted from a sci-fi cartoon. If this series dies I might unironically cry

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Fills the hole that Cowboy Bebop left

[@soupmuncher1862]

on G O D

[@zacke.1286]

I've come to the conclusion it is an adult cross between Duck Dodgers (the 2003-2005 one) and Cyber Chase

[@Wii4a11]

@@sweetcinnamonpnchkin Right? Especially with how Beebs is basically Jett and Shrike is a more unhinged Spike

[@kamikeserpentail3778]

These kinds of shows are great. It's kind of like Space Dandy. Or Cowboy Bebop or Outlaw Star if they were a bit more zany insane. Something about this setting is so attractive. Maybe it's going out with your close knit (though sometimes intolerable) shipmates and doing crazy shit to scrape by. Different jobs instead of the same old crap, a chance to choose what to do, some kind of freedom.

[@briesoriano22]

As a mexican, I love Shrike's spanish moments💕 he actually feels like a latin character without even being Terran

[@ponikoTV]

As someone who is latina, same, it's fun hearing him talking in spanish ❤

[@BenHopkins1000]

Tbh, the accent reminds me of Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb)

[@d.b.4671]

@@BenHopkins1000 - He sounded a bit different back in the DeviantArt tournament days. Similar accent and mannerisms, but less..."squawky".

[@typryor2227]

As a non-Mexican who is relatively disconnected from with the culture, I 100% agree!

[@Slavesforsale1]

I'm not a fan of the random Spanish, but if it turns out he speaks Spanish because he was a alien raised by Spanish speaking humans and that's the reason he's so interesting in Terran stuff than that would be pretty awesome.

[@timbomb374]

The ship pulling out guns is a hilarious design. So versitile too.

[@Xbalanque84]

Warms my heart to see a bunch of Newgrounds veterans making stuff this good.

[@csongorszecska]

I love how Pelo just has fun in the el bandito series

[@TrueDetectivePikachu]

Fr estaria bueno un episode of el bandido

[@Xbalanque84]

Let's be real, when has Sr Pelo done _anything_ that isn't just him having fun? :3

[@the_dutch_toaster]

I feel like they just put him in a empty room and told him to do whatever lol

[@boomgraffiti6134]

Wait PELO VOICED HIM?!!!??

[@the_dutch_toaster]

@@boomgraffiti6134 yea and joel voiced the green goblin gnome thing

[@Tmaster-pb5nt]

Beebs is so awesome. The dude keeps his cool and is very empathetic for a mercenary.

[@krelangrelleonson]

ikr??

[@krelangrelleonson]

epic

[@RyanSoltani]

very epic

[@shatteredsentient5321]

He is great. He is sitting happily on my wall, ready to save the day.

[@kristofertaft194]

Love the "Cut to comercial" moments in this, makes it feel like a real TV show.

[@user-jp3bu6cx9q]

It’s such a fun little detail for sure!

[@thesonicnacho3159]

I kinda love how us as the humans are villians of a distant past, kinda gives me goosebumps.

[@htoniiscy-ujas1544]

Humanity first!

[@TopherPhoton]

I feel that Shrike's comment, "It's all I know!" about his reliance on violence is also the answer to Beeb's question, "Are we cut out for this?"

[@masterofdimensions7928]

Exactly. Shrike has been a soldier and thrill-seeker for as long as he can remember. Chaos is his purpose. Without a battle to fight, he has nothing to keep him going.

[@katylepetsos7512]

@@masterofdimensions7928 well that and his cartoons.....and pizza, maybe he could be a spokesperson for Pizzapocalypse

[@Blissbomb05]

thats why there should be a episode about Shrike to get to know him better

[@eijirokirishima7648]

I love how everyone was: • Crying. • Internally freaking out. • Playing the guitar like nothing is wrong.

[@Koff33.]

Truly insane how this only cost slightly more than Verbalase's video

[@katylepetsos7512]

that whole situation is funny as hell, what a waste of 50 grand.

[@ZeroJump]

Tbf a bunch of this was animated by Zeurel alone

[@CNightmare072]

I don't mean this in a way to put-down the creator or other episodes, but THIS episode was the 1st one to really HOOK me. Shrike & Beebs feel like they're finding their grooves, both in terms of in the narrative AND in their own lives. It's nice to see them using their wits, but also a quiet moment between them. This episode was spectacular. The confidence in their writing is showing, the world is building up, and I'm looking forward to see where Monkey Wrench goes from here😃

[@alastaircarr235]

I totally agree, the other episodes were pretty good but didn't quite sell me. I seriously hope that episodes going forward have this level of quality.

[@speice7064]

I think now the story's really starting! I believe that the first two stories were kind of the build-up and an introduction to the characters and their relationship to each other. Can't wait for the next episodes and more characters and more story etc!!

[@lollikabosso.w.n7153]

Honestly, I agree. First episode was just a setting intro, second episode theme intro, but this one feels like playing with both, and in the end, giving a compeling story of Shrike and Beebs who are genuinely enjoyable. Beebs being funny straightman, who has internal struggle of understanding if his job is worth it, Shrike being a lovable chaotic good, and everyone else being hillarious in their own way

[@b.o.w.6841]

Because this is one of the few indie animations with accurate and fun subtitles i get to show it to my dad who is deaf and i am very grateful for that. its been hard trying to introduce him to my love of modern animation, especially on youtube, and this is one of the shows we look forward to watching together. thanks for that

[@BillieBustUp]

My new favourite episode, I love how you flesh out these characters, they feel like real people.

[@nyancat.123]

Zeurel...the goat is here.

[@queenofawesome2550]

@@nyancat.123 Petah.. The horse is here.

[@SpeedStar1642]

AYYY

[@Jroobelucios]

Omg BBU!!!

[@InEddsplicable]

Da horze is ghere

[@PeeperSnail]

The fact that bag had someone’s belongings which clearly depicted the space age makes me think Terrans were misblamed and are also victims of the Cataclysm. I know that people from awful regimes can have mundane lives, but the Cataclysm is implied to be some Eldritch plague/radiation that seems to have some physical form and/or awareness (if Scratch’s lore visuals are to be trusted). If the Terrans really are to blame for it, I’d say it falls squarely on them accidentally unleashing whatever the hell that was, in which case it’s something that could’ve happened to other races.

[@BluTheStickFigure]

so are we not gonna tal about how the bucket doesnt have straight up blasters attached to it, but has giant robotic arms that use gigantic laser guns instead?

[@ironcommando2]

One thing I realized is that during Scratch's flashback of encountering the Agari, both Us and Them (as well as a freeze-frame shot of their ship) appear to be infected by the Cataclysm, but neither of the three were infected before Them hit the cargo. This is likely due to Scratch's perception that _all_ Agari are infected, mindless drones of the Cataclysm warping that flashback.

[@quinnholloway5400]

It seems they aren't all infected or at least "US and Them" were able to escape

[@javieraravena5345]

That fact makes me lean on the idea that humanity didn't cause the Cataclysm, but rather it was an accident or humanity was a victim that got framed

[@RudyG.Numpad]

"*the lore begins*" in closed captions before the agari lore dump was a nice touch

[@parkerking6410]

Their captions are top tier

[@Disatiere]

*the boys are fighting*

[@DesolateLavender]

**Adbreak**

[@alhonse]

26:10 I love how the dialogue for the Agari has so much depth in this one line. The Agari (mushroom man we see) has been used to referring to themselves and their friend(?) as 'us'. After the death of their friend and their new goal to move on; you can hear their way of speaking change. Instead of "may us meet again" ---> "may WE meet again" Could be reading too much into this, but I love this series and this episode made me sob

[@hugovandyk9918]

That's spot on I believe. It made a point of changing from using 'us' to 'we'

[@WinterFrost_MimikyuLiker]

But their name is still technically “us,” it’s cute

[@davidklemen5264]

why is everything so *A N I M A T E D??* it looks AMAZING... just the scene where black cat guy and mute cat guy are scanning their shit is fucking amazing man... let alone the rest of the episode, from the fight to the shroom music thingy... i never knew a mushroom could make me cry.

[@MANGLORIOUS]

ITS ARRIVAL IS IMMINENT, KZbin PLEASE, HAVE MERCY AND GIVE THIS SHOW THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES *Gasp* I just noticed Gooseworx and Sir Pelo are in the cast, *I’m excited*

[@CarcassBones]

Yeah goose has worked on the last episode too I’m pretty sure

[@katylepetsos7512]

@@CarcassBones yeah, Gooseworx did have a part in it.

[@mitomidou]

I for one will do my part. Like, comment, would sub but that's already done. And rewatch it as much as I can. Wish I had the funds for Patreon. I love this series very much.

[@StarkSpider24]

Why is animation soooo expensive!?

[@h0m3st4r]

@@StarkSpider24 Because it's thousands of drawings in rapid succession.

[@dr.loboto1171]

Can't believe Scratch doesn't know the difference between plants and fungi, I'm never forgiving him for this

[@TustlePlays]

Scratch do be kitty-like; I'd think the only plants he'd be concerned about are any plants at all that behave like catnip.

[@coffee_2234]

Damn i hate him too for that

[@queenofawesome2550]

He’s such a little turd but I love him lmao.

[@RyanSoltani]

You know you messed up when Dr Loboto gets mad

[@penteller7636]

I can't believe he hates pizza

[@giantsbane2475]

I like the amount of trust Bulldog and Shrike have in each other. Like in ‘Ghost Egg’ where Beebs trusted Shrike enough to know Shrike wouldn’t turn on him to get the bounty on Noberts head. This one it’s even more apparent. It took barely any convincing from Beebs for Shrike to start playing the guitar to help him, and how it only took one word from Beebs to get Shrike to know what to do and help Us.

[@WarOfTheTorky]

15:26 You guys are real for including that Lackadaisy reference. I love seeing indie animations support Indie animations

[@callmeascendant]

And the reference on the right is Far-Fetched! An upcoming indie pilot that looks incredible from the teasers so far! I'm so glad to see them get a shout out too! :D

[@user-rw4ux3hh8p]

also the amazing digital circus

[@MoonGlow22]

This comment needs more recognision

[@ZeroJump]

What we know about the Humans: In episode one we see a wanted poster for Terrans wich seems to be the humans names in this universe. So L.A.W is hunting them for whatever terrible things they did

[@fist-of-doom487]

I get the impression that whatever we did, it wasn’t on purpose. Shrike also has a lot of affection for humans and their culture which isn’t normal in this universe and is possibly the last of his kind as well. He is also a Former LAW officer and they’re the ones enforcing the quarantine keeping humans and whatever we did in one chunk of the galaxy. My best guess is Shrike was a victim of this same cataclysm but he got a better picture of what actually happened than anyone else

[@Robo-xshadowverse]

I think I know what happened I think when we finally met another civilization we thought there was something dangerous so we decided to Nuke them to death but instead we created some kind of cosmic horror the universe has never seen before?

[@apollyonnoctis1291]

It's honestly sad. We've been so lonely for so long, and the moment we finally find company, it's because we caused an apocalyptic event and now are hunted down like animals, forcing us to forever remain alone and be seen as monsters. (even worse is that it may not even be our fault, maybe law caused it and then pinned the blame on us because we did something they didn't like, hence why they seem so focused on covering up any info on the incident.)

[@ZeroJump]

@@apollyonnoctis1291 Knowing us our leaders caused this whole mess and the little people have to pay for it

[@drcheezeburga9412]

I think it should be pointed out that the only terran artifacts we've seen are a explorers vessel and various entertainment no military weaponry so far

[@conquestanddeath4406]

I like that you made the Agari speak through music, since fungus communicate through vibrations. They literally speak through mushroom music!

[@cake_9510]

Ever seen those videos where people hook up synthesizers to mushrooms so the vibrations can make music?

[@BrilliantRipeMike]

If i saw a mushroom doing that i would run

[@conquestanddeath4406]

@@cake_9510 that’s what I was referring to actually!

[@bigseven8227]

El Bandito being voiced by Sr Pelo is freaking hilarious!

[@ruthbarrens1988]

Thanks!

[@toastedclownery]

I like how each the episode starring characters all have different speech patterns/quirks. Like Nobert had the "ghost egging me" and the "noooo"s, Punti had the uwu voice, and Us speaks in pieces of sentences and uses plural pronouns. It's a good character defining feature *and* it also shows that the translator technology in this universe isn't perfect

[@moonwalker8391]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@colony.]

what is a uwu voice

[@toastedclownery]

@@colony. Why don't you go watch ep2 and listen to punti's voice so you'll get what I mean? :)

[@superzockertvyt9630]

​@@colony.The overly childish voice

[@colony.]

@@toastedclownery i watched episode 2 whats a uwu voice

[@Zeikier]

The previous episode is where the animation really fit into its shoes, this episode is where the writing did. That was stellar! What in the hell is in that box...

[@SephirothRyu]

What's in the box? Probably just DOOOOOOOOOM! Or something doom-adjacent from the quarantine zone or something. But most likely doom.

[@Damian_1989]

I think that box holds whatever caused the Cataclysm, which i'm guessing is *nuke stuff*

[@haassteambraker9959]

Seems like a sample of cataclysm.

[@alibrennan5977]

WHATS IN THE BOX?!?

[@blackbeing7864]

I would assume some sort of Terran's Cataclysm weapon - the same type that made almost every Agari into violent mindless drones. Watching as it can affect life and tech equally, i can see how "humans" are a scary fable in this universe.

[@coltonk.3086]

This series is frickin' AWESOME. I especially love the character design of Shrike, he's like Earthworm Jim but infinitely cooler.

[@Deadmanzone]

This show is an underrated BANGER

[@user-jp3bu6cx9q]

For real wtf

[@vanvan7383]

So basically terrans are us..earth people and we… unleashed a dangerous monster across the galaxy? Damn

[@L-BozoschMoZo]

What do you mean?

[@MediaDroid960]

That or earth decided to go full on Stellaris Xenophobia mode on the galaxy and tried to conquer it using whatever methods they could. I’m willing to bet earth is one of L.A.W top enemies with earth itself likely having a couple of allies during its conquest across the galaxy

[@mackaroni9792]

Sounds about par for the course, honestly

[@mizraimtorres6655]

Nuclear warheads was the poison

[@javieraravena5345]

Terrans are humans, yeah. Nothing exactly has been 100% confirmed except we were involved in some kind of Galaxtic Wide Cataclysm and that it wiped humanity out. We may have been the cause/perpetrators of the event... or got blamed for it since we couldn't defend ourselves after the fact on account of been... you know, gone

[@Zeikier]

What I especially like about this episode is that Shrike has moments, especially at the start, where he's coping with their situation in ways that aren't just deflecting the tension as a character with a more comic lean would usually do. He's clearly rattled and likely has some skeletons in his closet but doesn't give any more than what his bravado allows. It's refreshing and super compelling!

[@dreamhacker606]

Exactly! Like how he was saying the "No regrets" stuff, but his expression just said so much more. Love the animators and Jacob adding this detail

[@alex.g7317]

⁠@@dreamhacker606it’s a fantastic show, but the ad and the ad-break were out of sync so 0/10

[@dreamhacker606]

@@alex.g7317 oh noooo the ads, probably the most annoying thing about youtube, are out of sync. Whatever shall we do 🙄

[@alex.g7317]

@@dreamhacker606 exactly. You get me; you think it’s 0/10 too!

[@dreamhacker606]

@@alex.g7317 Oh dear oh honey 🥲 I don’t even know if I had the heart to tell you I was being sarcastic

[@bigseven8227]

15:02 Beebs is sort of correct. Although in the google definition of a mercenary is "a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army" the original Latin word for it "mercenarius" means "hireling" and according to the google definition a hireling is "a person employed to do menial work"

[@happyyellow6902]

Masterpiece. This whole cartoon show is a masterpiece!!! I think it's my favorite Animation on the internet. Fun characters, fun humor, great stories, mystery, EXCELLENT ANIMATION! AMAZING!

[@hilmikapukaya2749]

i love how EL BANDİTO is voiced by pelo it fits so well

[@hollowemptyeyes9910]

This show is too charming to be cancelled. The animation is gorgeous and the comedic timing is on-point. Im gonna try spreading the word about this- I’ve got a plush already and I really hope everyone else supports this in the same way.

[@Tootiefrootietortalini2001]

Wait! MONKEY WRENCH IS CANCELLED?!?!?!?!

[@hollowemptyeyes9910]

@@Tootiefrootietortalini2001No, not yet. But if they don’t make enough money they won’t be able to fund the season

[@Tootiefrootietortalini2001]

@@hollowemptyeyes9910 Even though I’m frugal. THEY BETTER FUND THIS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!! IT’S FAR TOO GOOD TO BE CANCELLED!!!!!!!

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

Got two pins from the store!

[@Sztefa001]

I did not expect to cry over a mushrooms today holy shit

[@Robin_the_owl]

this is truly the mose underated Indie animation ive seen

[@Kaninballen]

Please support MW! This is better than anything legacy studios has made in five years! Please support independent creators!

[@SephirothRyu]

Why are you saying it as if they are an illegal studio? It is perfectly legal to make good cartoons.

[@hathor8856]

​@SephirothRyu they are not saying it's illegal, they are saying "legal studios" in a sense that the "legal studios" have cooperations, networks and a whole other stuff back up they're projects that (while not all kinda suck, a good bit do)are not good and has heart, while independent projects don't have all the "legal" netwoks and funds and stuff. At least that's what i gathered from the comment but i may be wrong

[@NoName......]

I mean, Invincible, Primal, Arcane, Castlevania, Captian Lazerhawk, Leo

[@Kaninballen]

@@hathor8856 Thank you! That was my intent, but with the word "legacy" as with Disney for example. English isn't my first language, so I still make mistakes. Thanks again and happy New Year to you!

[@Voidshell_Games]

I liked the Orange slime alien at the end of the episode. dont question me!

[@hanimi7542]

Its an incredible feat to be able to balance the humour in this episode and the subtle horror and sadness of the agari, Lonely souls who have no one but each other, shadows of what they used to be In a world where nobody understands you and everyone is afraid of you and everything hurts you and all you have is us, all you have is we 10/10 episode for me yall outdid yourselves with the writing Shrike and beebs are adorable Scratch and scritch are delightful The chemistry between these four were absolutely phenomenal they bounce off each other so so well

[@apollyonnoctis1291]

which makes me believe that humanity might be in the same boat, hence why they latched onto the Agari and attack anyone else: if my theory is right, humanity might be the cataclysm, and now they attack everyone because they're seen as monsters and hunted down, so why not act like the monsters everyone calls them?

[@SephirothRyu]

@@apollyonnoctis1291 Hmm, what if they have some of whatever is left of humanity in that box of doom?

[@alwaystired75]

I think this is the episode that’ll give this show the credit it’s deserved

[@katylepetsos7512]

heck, it's gotten more views than the first one.

[@dapperghost3409]

i wish this was a fully funded show, this is TO GOOD to only have 350k views

[@Peanutbox885]

This show deserves more recognition!

[@MonkeyWrenchSeries]

Help spread the word!

[@oliverpack1369]

Now if only more people would watch it.

[@Zowiezo101]

I think it got picked up by the algorithm! It's been on my recommended for a few days and I'm thankful for watching it! It's amazing 😍

[@Peanutbox885]

@@Zowiezo101 Yeah I think it did it always pops up in my recommendation going to try spreading the word! 😁

[@Nucky420]

I love how the explorers in that photo in the fanny pack,are just zeurel and his wife Ashley. Adorable.

[@breadpanda8429]

Commenting to boost the algorithm, this show really needs more exposure because we don't get quality stuff like this often with passion put into it. Y'all are doing great, please take care of yourselves and let's hope for the best

[@beanstalk_nicholas9200]

holy shit this show is so underrated! i just heard about it today and immediately became obsessed. i love the characters, the humor, the animation. im telling all my friends about it this seriously deserves way more views

[@katylepetsos7512]

I discovered it back in November and just like you I was instantly hooked on it, it definitely deserves more love than it’s getting.

[@NintendoSegaGuys]

I did NOT expect this episode to get so emotional.

[@cartooncritique6625]

Same. The first episode had me expecting something much more comedic. Was not prepared for these last 2 episodes to hit me in the feels.

[@Wayte13]

"This series has been silly so far no way it'a gonna make me cry at the mechanic while I wait for my car" -Me, a fool

[@craftynest3435]

​@@Wayte13fr It reminded me of space dandy

[@Hetzar]

I like the character dynamic that Scritch and Beebs seem to have, all while Shrike and Scratch keep bikering

[@Going4Broke2528]

I cannot properly express just how wildly impressive this is, genuinely. The animation, the voice work, the sound design, EVERYTHING just oozes passion, and talent. I've been following your channel for years, ever since being exposed to your content because of Joel, and damn do I wish it was in my income to send more than just kind words, but being a full-time college student and buying food are not good combos when it comes to dispensable income. But good lord, do you deserve every bit of support you do get. Keep doing what you do, man, because you are just spectacular, as are everybody involved in this show. After watching the out-takes a few days ago, I feel it's worth mentioning that everybody on the VA team are incredibly talented! I'm also glad that you reach out to friends like Joel, Gooseworx and Pelo to help take part in these. Obviously Goose and Pelo have more experience with voicework, given what they do, and Joel's role was rather small, but as someone who follows a ton of creators here on YT, it's always cool to see them included in projects like these.

[@katylepetsos7512]

it is absolutely criminal that this show doesn't get more attention, you guys rock.

[@Emmypinklasagna]

31:00 I am really glad that the cost for the episode and everything else was brought up and not neglected, especially after the completionist fiasco. I hope more animated projects will indie or otherwise adopt this policy because it is good to know where the money is going. So it would be neat if this set the standard so that there would not be any more financial disasters where we do not know where the money we have donated to support them is going. You have my sincere respect for doing this.

[@user-jp3bu6cx9q]

Totally agree 👍 This would be super helpful and even educational for those aspiring to create their own project(s).

[@MerihemXx]

"And after all We're only ordinary men"

[@toastedclownery]

Fellas we made it to 500k

[@katylepetsos7512]

Finally

[@queenofawesome2550]

I hope now this show starts to receive the love it deserves. It's such a fun little show.

[@katylepetsos7512]

@@queenofawesome2550it definitely deserves more recognition, just as long as those stupid content farm channels don’t try to steal from it like they did with Digital Circus.

[@smagpie]

NOOO not the sad fungus 😭

[@Jian13]

How do these always feel like a full movie while being significantly less than an hour?

[@IanPendleton-gh6ox]

I feel the same way. I think a large part of that is that these episodes are really good at grabbing our attention and getting us engaged.

[@thegalantic6986]

for me It felt like 10 minutes lmao

[@robooz]

Its so good. I watch it once through and another pausing and just admiring the frames and details.

[@thegalantic6986]

@@robooz I need to do this

[@the-streaming-ace-club]

Did anyone else notice Beebs eyes turn red like 3 different times? Wonder what that’s about👀

[@Narlgoth]

Things I see in this show: + Earthworm Jim + Cowboy Bebop + Cyberpunk 2049 + Project: Elite Dangerous Does it work? Yes.

[@brawlmaster7]

this is easily one of the most CREATIVE and incredible indie animations i've seen yet, holy COW man.. this is absolutely astounding, i love the character designs, the sound effects, the story, the music, the voice acting, it's stellar across the board, fantastic work guy's

[@CrowSongProductions]

I love how in this universe, HUMANS seem to be the eldritch horrors from beyond the stars with what they did to the universe and the agari. That's a good subversion of expectations! Oh, and one of my all-time favourite things about this show, is how the space battles are done. The giant, comedic hands do so much more to make it relatable and comedic than anything else I've ever seen. I usually zone out at space-battles because it's just hunks of metals shooting lights at each other, but in this show it's thoroughly entertaining, action-packed and hilarious!

[@Gunikol]

Looks like it might be the best one yet

[@typryor2227]

It seems like it’s gonna have the most of Scratch and Shrike, so I’m willing to bet so

[@runajain5773]

​@@typryor2227yep it give some weird vibe is animation is good but it less smooth but okey with I enjoy with it

[@dj-um7el]

15:27 LACKADAISY and Far-Fetched 💀 I know other people saw this!

[@IanPendleton-gh6ox]

I honestly didn't notice until you pointed them out, so thanks for that.

[@dj-um7el]

@@IanPendleton-gh6ox Yw

[@sairan271]

This show has my respect. As soon as I get some cash gathered up I'm going to donate to your patreon

[@SagaHanson25]

This is my favorite episode yet. The hilarious tension between Shrike and Scratch, the kindness of Beebs. ...the hardships of Us. Very emotional, but very entertaining.

[@thegoon3840]

I actually shed a tear for the mushroom people, GOD THIS SERIES GETS BETTER EVERY DAMN EPISODE RAAAAAAGHHHHH

[@oljackie35]

That was FREAKIN AMAZING HAHA I HAVENT THAT MUCH FUNN IN AGES

[@andresvargasrua4070]

C'mon fellas, this is a precious gem than needs our help to keep growing! Let's give those who gave us this amazing project a helpful hand. (Please don't let it fall like Final Space or Inside Job)

[@TUM_Toons]

Pelo and Jobel crossover is perfection

[@kalebjacobs7505]

Don't forget Gooseworx too

[@cosmoredeathwish2319]

Where is Gooseworks cameo at?

[@TUM_Toons]

@@cosmoredeathwish2319 Goosworx voices the mushroom alien.

[@JustStop]

I think I speak for everyone when I say the next episode should be solely dedicated to El Bandito

[@nikobelic4251]

He does not speak for everyone

[@kalebjacobs7505]

Dude you should seriously talk about this show it needs more attention

[@namehere9286]

He has talked about it bro

[@ivananeri-zz3zf]

@@namehere9286 but not made a full video on it

[@typryor2227]

Yes! Either that, or an episode of just Scritch and Beebs

[@PikaAndChurro]

17:17 I like how in the back scritch is trying not to die laughing in the background 😂😂😂

[@dontlookatme6395]

WOW this is... a gem i have a ton of things to say: the animation is stellar, i'm assuming Monkey Wrench is self funded? it looks and moves amazingly! I'm also enjoying the tidbits of Shrike lore, like from what i've gathered he's terran (not human tho?) and in the beginning he compares himself to the little rock guy, which insinuates to me that he might also be the last of his kind? and the L.A.W gave him a job, but now he's an ex-L.A.W guy, Earth unleashed something in the galaxy (they did something really bad, love that, seems like something that would actually happen tbh), also the fact that terran stuff is like, hard to come by and is sought after? intriguing, i'm excited to find out more about Earth :) OH and the photo of those astronaughts/humans caught my eye! Oh and i love Scratch, he's very entertaining and his rivalry with Shrike is hilarious, i love how much character interaction this show has AND AND i saw the Lackadaisy//Far-Fetched easter eggs! this wasn't very coherent, anyways this show is amaing and i can't wait for new episodes

[@masterofdimensions7928]

The fact that this thing only has three episodes so far notwithstanding, this show is amazing! Keep up the good work, and hope this new year will give you guys some good fortune.

[@MonkeyWrenchSeries]

Fingers crossed

[@dj-um7el]

Agreed

[@dinobex9923]

12:24 i love the transition here. Reminds of a commercial break :) God that feels really weird that i have nostalgia for cable tv now

[@TheRealChrisHansen777]

It says "*Adbreak!*" in the captions at that part, which is a nice detail 👌

[@Paronak]

If you dont have adblock, thats where they put the ad.

[@AlwaysAlicia2991]

They didn't fix Beeb's arm 🎉 gotta love continuity ❤

[@jorgerosado2087]

Never expected to see something match the energy of Courage the Cowardly Dog's "Last of the Starmakers". That ending packed quite a punch (as did budget most likely). Cannot wait for more.

[@BottleWaterson]

Bandito's climactic battle against the Duende makes my year.

[@DavidToons]

Really honoured to have helped out! Support the show by checking the merch ❤

[@logan9163]

Im kinda glad that you showed that cost analysis at the end of the episode. It really put things in perspective for me since I didn't really know how much time, effort, and money it took to make something that i love so much. Im definitely buying both plushies now since im lucky enough to have some disposable income.