In this Hulu exclusive special, Peter Griffin (voiced by show creator Seth McFarlane) and friends try to help Joe Swanson (Seinfeld's Patrick Warburton) win a in a pumpkin competition against his rival Patrick McCloskey (Glenn Powell). Meanwhile, Stewie Griffin (also Seth McFarlane) decides to bring his teddy bear Rupert to life with unforeseen consequences.
Yeah, this was clearly a regular Halloween episode that the executives decided to dub a special. There is nothing notable about it, and there was no attempt to give it anything of a kick to it involving the holiday (unlike that hour-long Christmas special they did a while back that intentionally had that extra oomph.)
The stories themselves are just kinda there. However, this is fairly funny with decent jokes in it.
Yeah, anyone could've voiced Powell's character, but he is good at doing a cocky guy. Also, I liked McCloskey's over-the-top douchey pumpkin-themed attire. Some people may be annoyed that Rupert isn't voiced by the usual guy who occasionally does Rupert in Stewie's imagination. I won't spoil who does it, but it made me think "Huh? That was a surprise choice."
Kinda recommended. It's nothing outstanding, but it has its moments and makes for an alright episode of Family Guy.
I personally would not recommend to long time viewer. This "special" is still far off from what Family Guy once was; a hard hitting, irreverent, and edgy show that could make anyone of any creed bust out laughing every time. Let's not forget that, honestly, that this show considers mildly relatable, non-specific and often over generalized statements jokes. But I don't blame them, that is the nature of how corporate morals can completely change things. I honestly don't consider this to be the same show anymore. 1.5/10
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