Nathan Pyle's 'Strange Planet' Comic Coming to Apple TV+ as Animated Series

Popular comic "Strange Planet" from Nathan Pyle is being turned into an animated television series that's set to premiere on Apple TV+, reports Deadline.

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The "Strange Planet" comics and books feature blue aliens from an Earth-like planet who describe their Earth-like activities in new and unusual ways. Nathan Pyle has amassed millions of followers on Instagram with the webcomic, which debuted in 2019, and has published multiple books.

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Nathan Pyle will be working with Dan Harmon to turn the comic into an animated TV show, and both will serve as executive producers. This will be Apple's second animated television show following "Central Park," from "Bob's Burgers" creator Loren Bouchard.

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Think|Different Avatar
60 months ago
Very cool! Will be interesting to see how this translates...TV+ is killing it.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dannys1 Avatar
60 months ago

I have never found this comic to be funny. I certainly don't see any way a TV show based on the content can be interesting.
Thanks for this informative opinion.
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4jasontv Avatar
60 months ago

Thanks for this informative opinion.
I never found that statement informative. I certainly don’t see any way a comment based on the opinion could be interesting.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
4jasontv Avatar
60 months ago
Nathan Pyle had some of his art on Community.


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TheYayAreaLiving ?️ Avatar
60 months ago
Wow!!! That’s awesome. Pretty interesting to watch.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CarpalMac Avatar
60 months ago

I never found that statement informative. I certainly don’t see any way a comment based on the opinion could be interesting.
This forum is probably not the best place for you to spend your time then. ;)
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)