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Chicago Party Aunt, Netflix's new animated comedy, undercuts the strengths of its medium and its cast through sloppy, tired craft and writing.

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The once-controversial story of "liberal elites" hunting people for sport has a provocative premise, but it's far less than the sum of its parts.

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Despite its intent, racism with a laugh track falls flat in the current political climate.

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Ike Barinholtz guest stars in this episode that tests the limits of Boyle's parenting skills, but doesn't really mine enough jokes out of its premise.

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