Korgoth of Barbaria
Tags: violence

Plot synopsis:
Korgoth is infected with a deadly parasite by Gog-Ma-Gogg and extorted to steal an item known as "The Golden Goblin of the Fourth Age" from the wizard Specules, whom Gog believes to have recently died. He journeys with a group of Gog-Ma-Gogg's henchmen to Specules' castle, picking up a girl and killing several things along the way. The group reaches the castle, considerably smaller than when it had left, and begin to plunder it. As Korgoth searches for the Golden Goblin, Specules returns, explaining that he was on vacation. Specules uses his magic to kill or incapacitate all but Korgoth, who proves too strong for the ridiculous creatures that the wizard conjures through chewing gum. As a last resort, Specules uses his magic directly against Korgoth; however, he is knocked off-balance and accidentally kills Korgoth's girl. Angered, Korgoth takes a two-pronged candle stick holder and impales Specules through the eyes, only to find that the wizard has magically transferred his head onto the dead girl's body. Specules proceeds to fly out the window. Korgoth returns to Gog-Ma-Gogg with the Golden Goblin (a simple modern-age novelty item) and gets the elixir (a laxative) for the deadly parasite, though the elixir takes many seasons to take effect. Korgoth is last seen walking away, pulling a cart full of medicine bottles.

Review: This is the kind of show America has been needing for a long time.
Blood, Violence and the occasional maiden in distress.
Korgoth meets all the needs of teenagers who are tired with the Disney channel and Nickelodeon cartoons.
This randomness doesn't occur often in cartoons, well neither does a lot of blood and violence.
Thank you Aaron Springer for creating this show."You may take 12 of my finest men, and one or two of the weaker ones, just for fun." Gog-Ma-Gogg.
Korgoth of Barbaria is in the house.
If you like splatter movies and film/ comic violence in general, this is the show for you!
Personally I think this is the very best cartoon show on TV by the creature of Spongebob!
And seeing that this is the first episode, I think the best ones are yet to be made.
I love the fact that Korgoth is a straight forward type: when he get's a chance, he makes love to a chick, when he gets angry, he punches someone down.
So do check out the series for your and the shows sake.
If you find animated violence offensive, run far, far away, as fast as you can.
If you, like me, find it to be excellent in the ways of humor and/or stress relief, then Korgoth is PERFECTION.
The battles are gruesome and fantastic, unbridled violence, gore and bloodshed in the extreme.
To top it all off, it's funny as all hell!
The humor comes at you at multiple levels starting with basic low-brow bathroom jokes leading up to amusing parodies of more subtle situations.
Obviously, while a cartoon, this is intended only for adults.
Make more episodes, for God's sake and, Cartoon Network, air them, please!.
Imagine one of the funniest of the violent independent animations you've seen, fill it full of gag humor like you might see on Futurama, apply a mini-epic plot, add copious amounts of heavy metal, and you've got Korgoth of Barbaria.Made by Aaron Springer of SpongeBob SquarePants fame, the brilliant pilot suggests someone who has been under the constrains of a animation for children for a little too long.
While the drawing style is like few other things on TV (it really does have that independent feel), the animation direction of Genndy Tartakovsky is very apparent in the quick, jerky action oriented style, very similar to his Samurai Jack.This show shows promise like few others I've seen and is part of a lineup that will probably go down as a golden age in original programming for adultswim..
Sex, Violence, and Heavy Metal.
Korgoth of Barbaria is a fresh new adult swim cartoon.
The pilot episode shows us what we are in for!
Korgoth is the total bad ass barbarian that fears no one, and drinks like a fish.
Korgoth fights extremely all-out!
Bottom line, the violence is WAY over the top, but fun to watch!
Just remember, this is on Adult Swim for a reason!
I look forward to more Korgoth!
The Last Word: Korgoth rules!
Another wonderful piece of work from the brains behind Spongebob Squarepants,although don't be fooled by who made it,this isn't your little kids cartoon,while this is drawn by Genndy Tartakovski (from Rugrats,and various others) it has a very big feel along the same lines as Heavy Metal (not 2000)with the nitty gritty animation,metal soundtrack,and violence galore!though the pilot's just getting around now,I think this show could be another hit for Cartoon Networks Adult Swim lineup!although the title may suggest that this is a Midievil based cartoon series,that's actually an incorrect statement,as the story actually takes place years in the future,in a very bleak future where it seems as though all the worlds cities and structures have crumbled,forcing people to "regress" to an earlier time frame,this being why it seems so medieval.though somethings apparently still carry over to this time frame (ie-Bubblegum wrapped up like Juicy Fruit gum) and some other things that i can't think of at the moment,just watch it and see for yourself..
"ABC, not my flavor" - Korgoth.
Pilot episode was AMAZING..
Watch this when it comes out, you'll love it, and i want more.
Manly things that men do, and even incorporates Dungeons & Dragons, i could picture this sort of thing in a Role-Playing adventure even.
All set to a Thrah/Heavy Metal soundtrack which sounds amazing(I hope they sell it).
If you thought Family Guy and Aqua Teen Hunger Force were good shows, then Korgoth will blow you away, and unlike Family guy, Korgoth's obscenities are pretty forward and easy to understand.
you might want to take caution of your kids watching this, although my little brother loved it..
So there's only been one episode so far and it might be the best new cartoon in ages.
Korgoth is a Brock Sampson meets Conan brute who only speaks in raspy one-liners provided by Diedrich Bader who leads ultra violent adventures filled with sexy interchangeable women and ugly interchangeable henchmen.
This show dances the line between being an homage to 80s 2D animation and a parody of it.
I'm glad adult swim allows entertainment like this to air.
The shows creator worked on Spongebob and occasionally you can see it in the animation, esp the character movements and expressions.
All around very funny and entertaining show, I hope it sticks around..
This show is awesome I just wanted to get that out there before i went over it.
The show makes fun of barbarians and stuff like that, the over the top violence in this show makes it absolutely hilarious.
This show is very funny and i hope it does well in the future.
The show deserves to be on Adult Swim, and it fits in nicely, so i think you should go out and watch it.OH i almost forgot, one liners in this show are killer, as well as the creatures he fights.
Wonderful New Blood-and-Guts Cartoon.
For once, The Cartoon Channel has done something right for their "Adult Swim" lineup.
This cartoon is a lovely parody of the sword-and-sorcery movies, such as "Conan the Barbarian." It is filled with extremely goofy and exaggerated violence and swordplay.
It seems like the sort of cartoon John Krikfalusi would do if he were to choose a parody of the barbarian genre (instead, he choose to make the witless new "Ren and Stimpy").
So far, only one episode has been shown, but this new cartoon looks promising.
It follows in the same footsteps as the 1981 classic adult cartoon "Heavy Metal," which had some sword and sorcery parodies in their "Den" and "Taarna" sequences, both of which also had over-the-top comic and cartoonish violence.
"Korgoth" also features beautiful decapitations, oceans of blood, and grotesque lines of odor emanating from the fetid barbarians.
Clearly, this cartoon wants you to REALLY experience the smelly world of barbarians.It should be good, as the creator was the storyboarder for "Spongebob Squarepants," already a classic kiddie cartoon that also appeals to adults.
Hopefully, Cartoon Channel should pick this one up.
If they do, be sure to tune in and see if the quality of the cartoon remains constant..
If you like Heavy Metal The Movie, Bakshi's Wizards, Conan, etc, you will love this.
It was surprising how similar it is to those 70's/80's animation, with today's need to use so much digital animation.I understand the episode I saw is a pilot, but I think this show has a lot of potential.Since there was a lot of graphic violence it is appropriately rated 'MA'.
However, very few language and sexual situations.There were a few references to modern items (chewing gum, newspaper, etc.) in the show, but they weren't enough to spoil the feel.My vote is for more episodes!.
A humorous tribute to the original Conan.
Korgoth is awesome.
Brutal, funny and full of action.
To those who have read the Conan stories by the original author I think you will see many similarities.
This series depicts a barbarian as he was meant to be, no hesitation, no remorse,no annoying morals to drag him down.
The animation is good and seems to fit the characters and story well.
As an avid reader of sci-fi, fantasy and comics it is refreshing to see a well written, well drawn series for adults.
Let's hope he stays with us for a long time..
Every child should watch Korgath of Barbaria, especially the ones that don't have daddies.
The pilot episode has so many remarkable lines of dialog and gruesome fighting, that one is both appalled that you're laughing and wondering what the next vicious fight will entail.
I think it paints the barbarian hero in several broadsword like strokes: those being Action not words, strength not intelligence, food over riches, and save the busty lady for later.
Like most of Genndy's work on Samurai Jack, the story and action sequences are cinematic, and contain the right music, slow motion, and voice talent needed to hopefully give this series As long a life as the Samurai Jack series enjoyed..
Korgoth of Barbaria!!!
Ever since having watched "The Barbarians" (1987) -an admittedly poor movie- as a kid, I have been on the seemingly never-ending quest for some at least equally good barbarian entertainment.
Just by chance I heard of an adult cartoon named "Korgoth of Barbaria" in which Genndy Tartakovsky (Whom I highly venerate since "Dexter's Laboratory") is involved.
And now, finally, after years of searching I have found The ultimate barbarian!!!Korgoth is the most entertaining action cartoon ever!
It contains over-the-top violence that is tamed by the never missing hilarious humor of the series.
I could hardly stop laughing when I saw the prime episode for the first time.
I actually watched it four times in a row because I could just not believe that I was actually watching the cartoon I've been dreaming about since I was a kid.
This is definitely not a cartoon for children.
If you appreciate some good adult entertainment, you're in for one hell of ride..
Hairy balls of the gods!-Korgoth.
not only is the show a pretty awesome show but what makes it better is that you got a lot of the people that work on Sponge bob square pants on this one.
I think the pilot of this show would make for a awesome Adult Swim series.
This would be right up there with the likes of Home Movies and ATHF.
The shows over all plot of a future gone to hell is just awesome, as you can see when Korgoth leave Gog-Ma-Gogg's, also noted in the intro.
If you want to see the pilot again just jump to you tube and type in Korgoth you should be the episode in 3 parts "I don't know why but its in 3's".
The show makes for a pretty funny times and some line to use and your friends for a very long time"You will see another spectrum of pain".
Watch the episode on you tube you won't regret it!.
A flawless recreation of Conan the Barbarian as a cartoon parody..
My dad gave me all of his The Savage Sword of Conan comics a few years ago that he bought in the 80s, and I was absolutely addicted to them.
The Savage Sword of Conan is the only comic series I've ever read that didn't suck, but rather, kicked ass.
The manly Conan isn't a colorful, tight-wearing weirdo.
Korgoth of Barbaria is the exact representation of Conan the Barbarian in cartoon form, as a parody of sorts.
The main character, Korgoth, is exactly like Conan the Barbarian.
He was tricked into going on a pointless mission he had no interest in by some lowlife, and for no reason, he's accompanied by many of the lowlife's henchmen for the sole purpose of having them die a lot by doing things Korgoth says not to do.
The woman flirts with Korgoth, and Korgoth shows no interest, but a few seconds later they're having hot, rough sex behind a bush while the generic henchmen listen enviously.
The lowlife sent Korgoth to a wizard's castle far away in some mountains.
Korgoth wants to get in, steal what he's after for the lowlife and then get out without having to fight the wizard.
When the wizard sees him, Korgoth first tries to make his escape, but when forced to fight the wizard, Korgoth easily defeats him in as manly a way as possible.It's the best cartoon ever, which I mainly say because I'm such a huge fan of Conan the Barbarian.
This is a perfect representation of him, with a comical twist, but Korgoth still stays true to the Conan character in how he'd fight and react to situations..
This is Heavy Metal taken on a whole new level!Another Tartakovsky masterpiece, considering the animation, under skillful direction of Aaron.
And certainly something we've not by-far used to in cartoons signed by their names.If you've liked Futurama's humorous remarks, Heavy Metal's gore & violence, the original Conan The Barbarian medieval-style (tho depicted on quite humorous way), Samurai Jack's action, all with a tint of exaggerated 'attributes' of 'maidens' similar to Manga-style, and zombie-like barbarians you can meet in Grim & Evil, you'll just love this in all it's blood and gore!
Pretty good..
This was funny but there were too many gay jokes.
It's Samurai Jack with a Rick and Morty twist..
Okay, I know Rick and Morty came out 7 years after this one, but I still find it epic and awesome.
This was Aaron Springer's well-known creation before Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer on Disney XD, which I will admit, is not as fun to watch as this one, but I still love it either way.
But THIS is admittedly Aaron Springer's best creation yet.
Yes, he hasn't worked on Rick and Morty, but I would imagine IF he did.
Heck, he even worked on Samurai Jack before this.
Speaking of which, Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Cartoon Network's Dexter's Laboratory and Adult Swim's now owned Samurai Jack, directed the animation for this.
Yes, he also produced and directed Springer's other rejected Cartoon Network pilot: Periwinkle Around the World, which also is good, but this one is awesome.
It's too bad that the show was not green lit due to incredibly high budgets, and yet Adult Swim green lit Superjail!, Tim and Eric Awesome Show: Great Job, and Xavier Renegade Angel??!!
Oh well, I still find Korgoth of Barbaria to be very awesome.
Plus the voice of Hoss Delgado is in this show, which is awesome..
This show was awesome they should of made more!.
Let me start off by saying this show had it all blood, violence, humor, heavy metal music, half naked chicks, it even had a good voice actors.
I recorded it on my DVR back in January and I just got done watching it again.
I seriously could watch it over and over again.
I don't know why they never made a second episode but they should of.
There is only a few shows that I like on Adult Swim like Famly Guy, American Dad, Robot Chicken and then this show.
It's been 5 years and still no new episodes.
I'm hoping someday they will make more but I don't think that will ever happen which is a damn shame..
Me love Korgoth.
Korgoth of Barbaria is some crazy genius cartoon-imation.
There's also plenty of clever word-play for the intellectual who may think cartoons are beneath him.
I recommend Korgoth to any devotee of post-modern comics, especially if you find parasites funny.
Parents may find Korgoth too vile for children but I assure you there's scarcely anything here that kiddies haven't seen in other cartoons and I know plenty of well-rounded children who would find Korgoth hilarious on a visceral level.
It's quite clear that the creators of Korgoth were fed a steady diet of cartoons when they were tots, because they know how to deliver a satisfying piece of well-written, well-drawn animation..
Impressive Pilot, They Better Make More.
Korgoth of Barbaria's pilot episode is extremely impressive.
The animation is great.The pilot episode displays a whole lot violence, if it's either Korgoth slicing people with the giant axe or him setting ripped up people on fire.
The theme song is a great thrash metal piece, and the show is filled with lots of violence, considering it's from a writer from that kid-friendly cartoon Spongebob.Jam-packed with gore and an awesome plot(it's about a post-apocalyptic world and Korgoth is from the North and he must fight evil) with really good animation.All in all, a 9.6, a great cartoon, hope more episodes come.
I mean, if "Superjail" got instantly picked up for a show, how come this didn't?
(I've got nothing against "Superjail", but this needs to be picked up too, Adult Swim says you can't handle more than one.
Pretty sick, yet entertaining.
This 23-minute short film was written and directed by Aaron Springer, one of the driving forces behind Spongebob Squarepants, back in 2006.
It's a good piece of adult animation centering on a massive male fighter named Korgoth who just wants to have a drink at the pub, but is tricked into a trap when offered a huge meal with an old acquaintance.
The meal contained a stomach virus and, in order to be given the antidote, Korgoth has to go to a supposedly dead magician's castle and steal a golden goblin statue for his acquaintance.
So he does and we get to follow him on his journey, which is packed with obscenities, graphic violence, murder and, of course, large-breasted damsels in distress wearing almost nothing.All in all, it's a pretty good half hour of comedy and animation.
I'm not too tempted to watch it again anytime soon, but i'd definitely be willing to give a show centering on Korgoth a fair chance.
I'm sure there's lots of adventures that could be written for the hero.