This is it—the sixth and final season of Solar Opposites.
The series follows Korvo, Terry, Jesse, and Yumyulack, a mismatched family of aliens from the destroyed planet Shlorp. After crash-landing on Earth, they’re forced to make a life among humans, constantly clashing over whether their new home is paradise or a nightmare. Originally sent out as part of a fleet of colonizing ships, the group now struggles with suburban life, culture shock, and, most of all, each other.
The show was created by Justin Roiland (co-creator of Rick and Morty) and Mike McMahon. Roiland originally voiced Korvo, but after allegations of sexual assault, he was removed following Season 3. He was replaced by Dan Stevens—best known for Downton Abbey. Stevens brings a fresh energy to Korvo, and unlike Rick and Morty, which cast sound-alikes, Solar Opposites leaned into the change. Korvo simply choked, got shot with a voice-changing gun, and just like that, Stevens became the new Korvo. It works, and Stevens nails the role.
The rest of the voice cast returns: Thomas Middleditch as Terry, Korvo’s partner who is fascinated by Earth culture; Sean Giambrone as Yumyulack, Korvo’s replicant “son” with delusions of being a scientist and bounty hunter; and Mary Mack as Jesse, Terry’s replicant “daughter” just trying to fit into high school and human society.
Solar Opposites has been hilariously off-the-wall since its debut. It’s wackier than Rick and Morty and, because the characters are aliens, the show gets away with more—from foul language to over-the-top violence and even semi-graphic sex.
I’ve really enjoyed the ride and I’m honestly bummed it’s ending. At the same time, I have mixed feelings. While I’d love more episodes, there’s always the risk of “jumping the shark.” Maybe it’s better to end strong than to drag the show into the ground.
Season Six delivers exactly what fans expect: outrageous comedy, no limits, and no apologies.
The season also concludes two long-running side stories. The first is The Wall saga, where Yumyulack shrinks people and keeps them trapped in a terrarium-like wall habitat. For six seasons we’ve followed their survival drama, and it’s satisfying to finally see closure. The second is the SilverCops storyline, which resolves the fate of the Opposites’ neighbor Glen Kumstein—shot into space and forced to deal with a corrupt intergalactic police force.
While the finale doesn’t quite land on a soaring high note, it’s still a solid and fitting conclusion. And thankfully, fans can always revisit the series on Hulu.
The sixth and final season of Solar Opposites premieres Monday, Oct. 13, with all 10 episodes available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Dan Kleiner 
Newsdesk