Gus being this warm, comforting emotional core is important, because Sweet Tooth does eventually reveal its darker side. So when he’s feeling sad or excited, his ears will perk up or lay flat depending on his emotional state. I especially love that you can see his mood Gus is mostly human, but, as mentioned before, he has the antlers and ears of a deer. Even when things get dark - and they will - he maintains a sense of optimism that’s rare for this kind of story. He’s such a sweet and trusting kid that you can’t help but root for him. It’s not just the aesthetic that makes the show inviting, though. It’s our world, just a bit quieter and greener. (Executive producer Amanda Burrell previously described the show’s aesthetic as “ storybook dystopia.”) Even after he ventures out into the big, scary outside world, things aren’t particularly dark this isn’t the kind of post-apocalyptic world littered with discarded bodies and horrible monsters. The vibe is warm and comforting, with lots of cozy sweaters, wood cabins, and roaring fireplaces - and just a hint of danger lurking in the background. First, his almost idyllic life at home, as he celebrates birthdays with new books and handmade stuffed animals. There’s a side story involving a troubled doctor that becomes more important later on, but for the first few episodes the show is almost entirely about Gus. Early on, the show doesn’t seem too concerned with the larger mysteries of the sickness, the hybrids, or how the two connect. Sweet Tooth starts slow, and it’s better off for it. Photo: Netflix “We wanted to make sure that humanity wasn’t depicted in just such a dark, foreboding way.” - executive producer Amanda Burrell on crafting the world of Sweet Tooth But most people can’t seem to look past the apparent connection between hybrids and the pandemic - and this doesn’t bode well for the hybrids. They’re absolutely adorable little things that would make Anne Geddes proud. What makes Sweet Tooth different are creatures called hybrids: human-animal mixtures that first appeared (birthed from human parents) at the same time the “sick,” as it’s called, began killing people. A pandemic has killed off much of the human race, and those left behind are attempting to rebuild something resembling a society, some via force, others through community. Most of the set-up is familiar territory. At a time when we’re inundated with grim post-apocalyptic stories about how dark humanity can get, Sweet Tooth and its adorable lead offer something very welcome: hope. His ears perk up - literally - if he hears about chocolate or candy apples, and he has an almost naive belief in people who shouldn’t always be trusted. But while the world around him descends into chaos, Gus, played by Christian Convery, never loses his sense of wide-eyed optimism.
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The main character of Netflix’s new series Sweet Tooth, based on the comic by Jeff Lemire, is a young boy struggling to survive in a world ravaged by a pandemic. Together they set out on an extraordinary adventure across what’s left of America in search of answers- about Gus’ origins, Jepperd’s past, and the true meaning of home.Gus may have antlers like a deer, but he’s a puppy dog at heart. After a decade of living safely in his secluded forest home, a sheltered hybrid deer-boy named Gus (Christian Convery) unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner named Jepperd (Nonso Anozie). Unsure if hybrids are the cause or result of the virus, many humans fear and hunt them. The series takes place ten years after “The Great Crumble” wreaked havoc on the world and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids - babies born part human, part animal.
“Sweet Tooth” is based on the DC comic book series of the same name by Jeff Lemire. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue our collaboration with Netflix and keep following Gus and his friends on their extraordinary journey.” “It’s been equally thrilling and heartwarming to experience how people around the world have been falling in love with our deer-boy,” said series showrunner Jim Mickle. News of the renewal comes just under two months after the debut of the first season, which dropped on June 4. The second season will consist of eight, one-hour episodes. “ Sweet Tooth” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, Variety has learned.