YOLO: Crystal Fantasy

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YOLO: Crystal Fantasy
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GenreComedy
Created byMichael Cusack
Based onYOLO by Michael Cusack
Written by
  • Michael Cusack
  • Michelle Brasier
  • Nina Oyama
  • Greta Lee Jackson
  • Lena Moon
  • Anca Vlasan
Directed byMichael Cusack
StarringSarah Bishop
Todor Manojlovic
Michael Cusack
ComposerBrendan Caulfield
Country of originAustralia
United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael Cusack
  • Greta Lee Jackson
  • Emma Fitzsimons
  • Keith Crofford
  • Walter Newman
ProducersMike Cowap
Ollie Green
Running time11 minutes
Production companiesPrincess Pictures
Williams Street
Monkeystack
DistributorWarner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
Original releaseAugust 10, 2020 (2020-08-10) –
present
External links
Website

YOLO: Crystal Fantasy is an Australian-American adult animated television series created and directed by Michael Cusack for Adult Swim. The series premiered on August 10, 2020, though the pilot was aired as a part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools' Day event alongside another project of Cusack's, Smiling Friends.[1][2]

Premise[]

The series follows the surreal misadventures of friends Rachel and Sarah. As they traverse the strange land that is Australia, Sarah attempts to look for social acceptance and love while Rachel wants nothing but partying and chaos.

Cast[]

Main[]

  • Todor Manojlovic as Rachel / additional voices
  • Sarah Bishop as Sarah
  • Michael Cusack as additional voices

Guest[]

  • Michelle Brasier as Miki
  • Jarrad Wright as Pink Wizard
  • Naomi Higgins as Maddison
  • Greta Lee Jackson as Donna
  • Flying Lotus as himself

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [3]US viewers
(millions)
1"Maddison's Birthday Party"Michael CusackMichael CusackAugust 10, 2020 (2020-08-10)[a]0.512[4]
Rachel gets an invite to Maddison's birthday party, and brings along Sarah as her "plus-one." Rachel climbs a tower to get a selfie with Maddison, while Sarah is banished to the Plus-One Mines.
2"The Dusty Truck 'n' Donut Muster"Michael CusackMichael CusackAugust 10, 2020 (2020-08-10)0.453[4]
Rachel and Sarah head to the "Dusty Truck 'n' Donut Muster" in Goondiwindi, but Rachel is unaware she's walking into a trap. Meanwhile, Sarah forgot to buy a ticket and follows a shaman around the area to get in.
3"A Very Extremely Very Yolo Christmas: Reloaded"Michael CusackMichael CusackAugust 17, 2020 (2020-08-17)0.483[5]
Sarah and Rachel go on a Christmas cruise organized by Sarah's nan. Shortly after arriving, Sarah's nan self-destructs and the cruise ship is bitten in half by a large crocodile. After washing ashore at The Beach, Sarah and Rachel try to find the crocodile that sunk them for different reasons. Flying Lotus made his guest appearance in this episode.
4"The Terry Cup"Michael CusackMichelle Brasier & Michael CusackAugust 17, 2020 (2020-08-17)0.410[5]
Sarah and Rachel go to the Terry Cup, a dance competition where dancers try to please a giant floating head named Terry. Rachel quickly gambles herself into 8 Million "Terry credits" of debt, while Sarah gets jealous at her ex-boyfriend's new fling: a garbage bin.
5"Bush Doof"Michael CusackMichael Cusack & Nina OyamaAugust 24, 2020 (2020-08-24)0.441[6]
Rachel steers Sarah's car off a cliff after hearing about the nearby Bush Doof. Soon, the party escalates into a war between two Bush Wizards.
6"Planet Horoscope"Michael CusackMichael Cusack, Greta Lee Jackson & Lena MoonAugust 24, 2020 (2020-08-24)0.353[6]
Sarah decides to take a solo vacation to Planet Bali, but falls through a wormhole and crash-lands on Planet Horoscope, where she meets her star-sign Capricorn. Meanwhile, Rachel tries to follow her in a rocket built and captained by Lucas.
7"Enter Bushworld Part One"Michael CusackMichael Cusack & Anca VlasanAugust 31, 2020 (2020-08-31)0.521[7]
A drunken Rachel tries to pee on a crystal tree and falls into another dimension where a Ute Party is happening. Meanwhile, years pass on Earth as Sarah gives up Rachel for dead, gets married, and has a daughter.
8"Enter Bushworld Part Two"Michael CusackMichael Cusack & Anca VlasanAugust 31, 2020 (2020-08-31)0.472[7]
Sarah becomes a widow, but finds her new passion in pottery. Rachel continues wandering through the other dimension, looking for a party, and later has an epiphany after speaking with Sarah while sinking in quicksand.

References[]

  1. ^ Joe Otterson (30 March 2020). "Adult Swim Orders 'YOLO: Crystal Fantasy' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (30 March 2020). "Adult Swim Charges Up 'YOLO: Crystal Fantasy' from Michael Cusack". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  3. ^ "YOLO: Crystal Fantasy – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.9.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 11 August 2020. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  5. ^ a b "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.16.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 18 August 2020. Archived from the original on 18 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  6. ^ a b "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.23.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 25 August 2020. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  7. ^ a b "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.30.2020". Showbuzz Daily. 1 September 2020. Archived from the original on 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.

Notes[]

  1. ^ This episode had an advanced stealth premiere on April 1, 2020 as part of Adult Swim’s annual April Fools' stunt.

External links[]

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