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Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace

Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace

Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace is an American post-ironic comedy television series starring sketch comedy group Million Dollar Extreme, which premiered on Adult Swim on August 5, 2016.[1] On December 5, 2016, the show was canceled.

Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace
GenreSketch comedy
Created byMillion Dollar Extreme
Written by
Directed byAndrew Ruse
Starring
Composer(s)Brian Ellis
Country of originUnited States
OriginalEnglish
of seasons1
of episodes6
Production
Executive
Cameron Boling
Production location(s)Atlanta, Georgia
Running time11 minutes
Production
Release
Original networkAdult Swim
Original releaseAugust 5–September 16, 2016
External links
Website[15]

Production

On May 7, 2015, it was announced that Adult Swim had ordered an untitled pilot by Million Dollar Extreme described as a "sketch show in an almost present day post apocalyptic nightmare world".[2] Based on that pilot, it was announced on March 3, 2016, that it would go to series with the group presenting it under the additional subtitle World Peace, and the first season consisting of six episodes under the network's traditional eleven-minute episode structure.[1] The show was produced by Rent Now Productions and shot in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cancellation

Adult Swim announced on December 5, 2016 that it would not be renewed for a second season; the network faced internal opposition to its continuation, mainly regarding accusations of MDE's documented connections to the alt-right.[3]

Buzzfeed writer Joseph Bernstein was active in criticizing the show after a heated interview with the creator, Sam Hyde. He wrote that a source allegedly told him the network's standards departments repeatedly discovered and removed coded racist messages, including hidden swastikas.[4] Sam denied these allegations in a YouTube response.[5] Hyde also accused fellow adult swim comedian Tim Heidecker of being a critic of the show, and therefore being instrumental in its cancellation for a second season.[6] According to Hyde, despite Adult Swim executives' apparent interest to pick up the show for a second season, Turner ultimately decided to cancel the show.[7]

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal air dateProd.codeUS viewers(millions)
1"Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe"August 5, 2016(2016-08-05)1051.033[8]
2"Illegal Broadcast: John Hell Emergency"August 12, 2016(2016-08-12)1020.843[9]
3"3 Down 47 to Go Countdown to Mass Funeral"August 19, 2016(2016-08-19)1030.874[10]
4"Mad at Dad?GOMAD for Chad MGTOW"August 26, 2016(2016-08-26)1040.814[11]
5"Not Everyone Thinks You're a Hero"September 9, 2016(2016-09-09)1010.763[12]
6"You Hate This Show Because You Hate Yourself"September 16, 2016(2016-09-16)1061.053[13]

References

[1]
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Sep 30, 2019, 4:08 AM
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Citation Linkweb.archive.org"Trump Supporter Sam Hyde on Why Political Correctness Canceled His Adult Swim Show". 12 December 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-12-15. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgAlex Welch (2016-08-08). "Friday cable ratings: 'Bring It!' and 'Rap Game' hold steady". Tvbythenumbers. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgAlex Welch (2016-08-15). "Friday cable ratings: 'Bring It!' ticks up". Tvbythenumbers. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgAlex Welch (2016-08-22). "Friday cable ratings: 'The Eric Andre Show' holds steady". Tvbythenumbers. Archived from the original on 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgAlex Welch (2016-08-29). "Friday cable ratings: 'Bring It!' ticks up, while 'The Eric Andre Show' stays steady". Tvbythenumbers. Archived from the original on 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgAlex Welch (2016-09-12). "Friday cable ratings: College football wins the night". Tvbythenumbers. Archived from the original on 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgAlex Welch (2016-09-19). "Friday cable ratings: 'The Eric Andre Show' ticks back up". Tvbythenumbers. Archived from the original on 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
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Citation Linkopenlibrary.orgexecutive producer for Williams Street
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[15]
Citation Linkwww.adultswim.comOfficial website
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Citation Linkwww.hollywoodreporter.com"Adult Swim Upfront Slate Includes 12 Pilots, Two From 'Robot Chicken's' Seth Green"
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[21]
Citation Linkwww.rollingstone.com"Adult Swim Cancels Controversial Show 'Million Dollar Extreme"
Sep 30, 2019, 4:08 AM
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Citation Linkobserver.com"Trump Supporter Sam Hyde on Why Political Correctness Canceled His Adult Swim Show"
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