: A self-proclaimed magician who discovers he has a "pillow child" after a surreal relationship with his own bedroom pillow. Themes and Reception
The show personifies the internal chaos of adolescence through "Hormone Monsters"—over-sexualized "shoulder angels" that push kids toward impulsive behaviors.
: Primarily guides Jessi as she navigates her first period and changing family dynamics. Season 1 Character Arcs Big Mouth - Season 1
: Unlike Andrew, Nick remains frustrated throughout the season by his lack of physical development, feeling left behind as his peers hit puberty.
: Mainly pesters Andrew with constant urges toward masturbation and sexual arousal. : A self-proclaimed magician who discovers he has
Released on Netflix in 2017, the first season of Big Mouth (created by Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg) is a surreal, raunchy, and surprisingly sincere exploration of the horrors of puberty. It centers on two best friends, Nick and Andrew, as they navigate the messy physical and emotional transitions of middle school.
: Constantly battling his hormones, Andrew briefly dates Missy, though their relationship ends in a messy, tearful fallout. Season 1 Character Arcs : Unlike Andrew, Nick
The season is noted for its unrestricted creative freedom on Netflix, allowing it to depict awkward experiences—like pancing incidents, "sheet sneezing," and first periods—that are often sanitized on network TV. Critics and viewers on Reddit praised its ability to turn mortifying personal stories from the creators' lives into relatable, therapeutic comedy.