Netflix Announces Adult Animated Series Dealies for 2027
Netflix has announced a new adult animated comedy series titled "Dealies," which will follow the eccentric staff of a fictional big-box retail store. The series is created by Joe Bennett and Ted Travelstead and is scheduled to premiere on the streaming service in 2027.
The show's official description sets a surreal tone, characterizing the employees as a "savant salesman," a "gentle gladiator," a "quiet virtuoso," a "summoner of the divine," and "the poor soul who hired them." They are described as masters of trade and prophets of enterprise who occasionally do some actual work. The series is a 2D animated project that will center on the everyday chaos within what is termed a "supernatural superstore."
Bennett and Travelstead will serve as writers, executive producers, and showrunners. Bennett previously co-created the acclaimed sci-fi series "Scavengers Reign" and the conspiracy comedy "Common Side Effects," which was recently renewed for a second season on Adult Swim. Travelstead has worked as a voice actor on "Scavengers Reign" and has writing credits on series including "The Great North." The animation will be handled by Green Street Pictures, the studio Bennett co-founded,...