The first season of Exploding Kittens presents viewers to a hilariously chaotic world where the lines separating the heavenly and terrestrial domains are blurred. The main focus of the show is an epic conflict between good and evil, which takes the most unexpected shape of talking cats. God and the son of Satan, his enemy, are sent to Earth to live among people, namely the dysfunctional Higgins family. A comedy series full of absurdity, humor, and surprising turns is set up by this distinctive premise.
The Divine and the Demonic Cats
As a punishment for their never-ending feud, God and the Devil are sent to Earth in the first scene of the show. God and the Devil are changed into cats, with God becoming “Godcat” and the Devil becoming “Devilcat.” These celestial rivals must now continue their rivalry while navigating the everyday world of humans.
The Higgins Family
Unknowingly pulled into this cosmic struggle is the Higgins family, which consists of Travis and Greta, as well as parents Marv and Abbie. The members of the family each have their own peculiarities and problems, so their everyday lives are anything but typical. Abbie is a busy mother attempting to keep everything together, Travis is a rebellious adolescent, Greta is a precocious young daughter, and Marv is a beleaguered office worker. Their already complex lives are made funnier by their interactions with the celestial cats.
Episode Highlights
“Pilot,” the first episode, establishes the tone for the entire series. Godcat disturbs the Higgins family’s routine as soon as she moves in. In this episode, a game night goes horribly wrong, demonstrating how the divine cat can make even the most mundane human activities devolve into chaos.
The second episode of “Tartar Recall” sees Godcat and Devilcat having a movie night where they watch “Armageddon,” and the plot thickens as Greta starts working with Marv. In the meantime, Aidan leads Travis and Abbie to “Heck,” a humorous interpretation of a place akin to quasi-Hell. In this episode, the strange and humorous effects of having heavenly beings coexist with humans are further explored.
“Shane & Chugger’s,” the third episode, centers on Travis’s half-birthday celebration, which Abbie and Marv hurriedly planned. Godcat gives the festivities an ethereal touch by calling forth cherubs to highlight Earth’s wonders.
Greta competes in a rocket-building competition supported by billionaire Jeff Bezmusk in the fourth episode, “Emotions Are Hard.” Simultaneously, Travis leaves, and the cats enter Marv’s head and start to cause even more chaos.
Devilcat takes Godcat to a wedding in Hell in “No Regrets,” while Travis goes back in time to try and undo his greatest regret but discovers that altering the past has unintended consequences.
Themes and Humor
By deftly fusing themes of good versus evil with common family dynamics, the series explores the ways in which demonic and divine influences can affect human existence. Based on the ridiculousness of heavenly creatures residing as house pets and their interactions with the human world, the humor is situational and character-driven.
Devilcat and Godcat continue to mix the supernatural and the everyday in episodes like “The Town with No Internet” and “SeaWorld Is Hell,” where their many misadventures frequently result in amusing and unexpected lessons.
The first season of Exploding Kittens presents a novel interpretation of the traditional good versus evil narrative against the backdrop of a contemporary, dysfunctional family. The series is a must-watch comedy because of its original idea, compelling characters, and deft use of humor and absurdity. Throughout the season, viewers are kept engaged by the delightful blend of chaos and comedy that results from the Higgins family’s interactions with their celestial pets.
