TALKBACK - The Problem Solverz - "Zoo Cops" - [6/20]

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Episode 012 - - Number 111

Zoo Cops
premieres
TONIGHT at 8:45PM
repeats
NONE

This week...
A mysterious stamp-sticker takes the Problem Solverz into the world of the occult.

[Mesousa]

I'm guessing said occult involves this "Zoo Cops" thing.

Reminds me of that one series called "Funky Cops".

[NovelleX]

Isn't this the final episode?

[Mesousa]

Isn't this the final episode?

Last aired episode. Last week was actually the last produced episode.

[lukeguy]

Let us end on a high note.

[CyclonatorZ]

You know, I have zero interest in this show, but I have been wondering why it abandoned its "clever" naming scheme after a few episodes. If this had been episode 2 or 3, it probably would have been called "Zoo Copz."

[Mesousa]

You know, I have zero interest in this show, but I have been wondering why it abandoned its "clever" naming scheme after a few episodes. If this had been episode 2 or 3, it probably would have been called "Zoo Copz."

Metalocalypse flip-flopped the episode names as well.

[veemonjosh]

Has it actually been confirmed that this is the "final" episode, and not just the season finale?

The two reasons why Robotomy was canceled after a single season was the cost of production and lack of international interest. No one can argue that Problem Solverz is cheaper to produce than Robotomy was, and I'm sure there's probably some international interest in this show.

I don't know how this show has been doing ratings-wise, but no animated original on CN has ever been canceled after a single season due to solely bad ratings.

[ToonsLover]

I find though that CN NEVER giving this show reruns a sign that it's just finishing off its original order. I don't think this show will get renewed, but the fact that it has some rerun slots in its 8:45 after its run can be a sign CN may renew the show.

[Mister Modular]

Sweet they're referencing all the hate the show gets.. they should totally pull a Jay and Silent Bob

[trance2009]

Alfe just casually breaking everything and looking over his shoulder after cracked me up.

[mojokingbee1]

Is that Rich Fulcher as the Zoo cop?

Edit: YES IT WAS.

[trance2009]

I griped about the show at the start, but it had a few gems as far as comedy went. CN just picks up stuff and cancels as easy as they go to the bathroom these days.

[GatorMan92]

I figured I'd check this out to see if this show can impress me for once, but alas, it could not.

[chdr]

Absolutely brilliant episode.

If this is the show's final episode, I'll be completely satisfied. It feels like the writers knew a renewal would be a long shot and decided to make an extremely meta episode on their experiences with fans and non-fans alike.

[The Huntsman]

It feels like the writers knew a renewal would be a long shot and decided to make an extremely meta episode on their experiences with fans and non-fans alike.

Perhaps. I'm not familiar with Problem Solverz production schedule, but for most shows the season finale is written well in advance of the season premiere. I tend not to read into things for that reason, and unless somebody who works on it comes out and says that was their intent, there isn't much to say about its meaning. I do hope that the series is renewed, however. It's grown on me.

[chdr]

Perhaps. I'm not familiar with Problem Solverz production schedule, but for most shows the season finale is written well in advance of the season premiere. I tend not to read into things for that reason, and unless somebody who works on it comes out and says that was their intent, there isn't much to say about its meaning. I do hope that the series is renewed, however. It's grown on me.

Considering episodes are produced pretty quickly, not to mention the Neon Knome pilot/preview clip was out months before the show premiered, it wouldn't surprise me if they had enough time to write a episode in response to it.

[mordecai321]

I don't think the show is getting renewed because just look at the Cartoon Network Website's show toolbar. Alfe was right next to Alfred E. Neuman and now he's not even on the first one.

[Mesousa]

So that was indeed referencing the hatedom? These writers are awesome. They somehow didn't mind people hating on them, so these guys are nice.

By the way, the path to seeing this episode was not easy. My mom and I had to go somewhere for a while, causing me to miss MAD. Made it just in time for the cold opening. This also happened with the MLP:FiM season finale. Such an epic coincidence.

Anyways, while not as good as last week (again, it's gonna be hard to top it), it was still good. Started a teensy bit slow, nut as soon as they go to the 2D world, almost anything that Roba and Alfe said made me laugh. Especially Roba, as always. It's still hard to believe that the animation still looks amazing to me, especially the special effects. It's amazing how much patience pays off, because I wasn't completely impressed by the first episode. This show doesn't really deserve to have too much hate.

I'll say it: this was better than Robotomy. Yeah. Problem Solverz had better plots, better animation and better storytelling (Robotomy is still okay, it just overshadowed, basically) Should this show get cancelled, it would land another hard blow to CN, having shows like this, Robotomy and Sym-Bionic Titan, all quality shows, being cancelled, while some live-action shows still stay supreme despite having worser than either of those three, which explains my current hate of live-action.

[Super Phamicom]

Hey guys, I'm one of the dudez that works on the show. Thanks to everyone who's lent their support and honest opinion (even those who have been critical). Keep your fingers crossed for some more awesome episodes, I know I am!

And yes, we made this particular episode right when that initial *****torm of knee-jerk reactions began to make their rounds. One of the great things about this show is the relatively short lead time we have between production and airing. Those dialogue cues some of you caught were a definite reaction to the hate we were getting. Ah well, we try hard, but can't please everyone!