The creators behind the late, lamented Solar Opposites are back with a new animated series that skewers the gig economy in a future gone mad. Co-creators Dominic Dierkes and Mike McMahan have set up shop at Amazon Prime Video for Odd Jobs, a show that paints 2127 as an extreme late-stage capitalist hellscape.
At a Glance
- Odd Jobs follows gig-workers forced into bizarre, dangerous tasks across a neo Midwest.
- The series comes from Solar Opposites alumni Dominic Dierkes and Mike McMahan.
- Amazon MGM Studios has not announced a release date, cast, or footage yet.
- Why it matters: Fans of Solar Opposites get a fresh dose of dark, absurdist sci-fi comedy.
According to News Of Fort Worth‘s report, the official logline reads: “The year is 2127, the world is an extreme late-stage capitalist hellscape. The show follows a reluctant team of gig-workers as they travel around the neo Midwest, doing the weirdest most dangerous tasks the ODD JOBS app demands.”
Dierkes and McMahan, whose credits also include Star Trek: Lower Decks and Rick and Morty, framed their creative journey with tongue firmly in cheek. “While wandering through the wilderness, we accidentally stumbled through a portal and found ourselves hundreds of years in the future,” they said in a joint statement to Variety. “We witnessed bizarre and grotesque portents about where humanity is heading. Instead of acting on those warnings, we’re thrilled to turn them into an animated show.”
Melissa Wolfe, head of animation for Amazon MGM Studios, praised the project as “sharp, absurd, and laugh-out-loud funny, taking a wildly imaginative look at a future that’s as chaotic as it is entertaining.”
What We Know So Far
- Setting: Neo Midwest, 2127
- Core premise: Gig-workers complete dangerous tasks via an app
- Tone: Dark, absurdist, comedic
- Studio: Amazon MGM Studios
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Despite the enthusiasm, concrete details remain scarce. No voice cast, episode count, or premiere window has been revealed. Cameron R. Hayes noted that even without footage, the pedigree alone has already sold fans on the concept.
From Solar Opposites to Odd Jobs
Solar Opposites was cancelled earlier in 2025, leaving a gap for viewers hungry for its brand of crass, alien-family humor. Dierkes and McMahan’s pivot to Odd Jobs keeps their signature style intact while shifting focus from outer-space refugees to Earth-bound laborers trapped in a hyper-capitalist loop.
The move also underscores Amazon’s continued investment in adult animation. With The Legend of Vox Machina, Invincible, and now Odd Jobs, the streamer is building a slate that courts genre-savvy audiences willing to embrace violent, satirical worlds.
Key Takeaways
- Odd Jobs promises the same irreverent humor that fueled Solar Opposites.
- The creative team’s track record on Rick and Morty and Lower Decks signals high-concept sci-fi comedy.
- Amazon has yet to announce release plans, keeping anticipation high and details minimal.
