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In a surprise licensing pickup at the end of the year, Netflix US is getting multiple seasons of the hit Fox sitcom animal control Shortly before the return of Season 4. This is the latest FOX pickup in recent years, although they are often short-term. The Joel McHale-led comedy will hit the service the day after Christmas.
As of now, the series is streaming exclusively on Hulu (owned by Disney) after airing on Fox. As stated, only new seasons are available on Hulu earlier seasons going last year,
In a move that mirrors recent sharing deals between broadcasters including Fox and Netflix, the show is leaping at the world’s biggest streamer to expand its audience. recently, FOX’s animated titles, such as Grimsburg And Crapopolis, is joined in Streamer, albeit for a limited period of about a year or two.
we can confirm this Multiple seasons (at least two, maybe all three, not yet confirmed). animal control Will be available on Netflix US starting Friday, December 26, 2025.
This release comes just days ahead of season 4, which is scheduled to premiere on December 28, 2025. After its renovation earlier this yearYes, you only have two days before the new episodes start airing,
What is animal control About this?
Premiering in early 2023, animal control Single-camera workplace comedy set in Seattle. It follows a group of local animal control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not.
leading artists joel mchale ,community, Sadly, it’s no longer available on Netflix), who plays Frank Shaw, a temperamental, eccentric animal control officer. A former policeman who was fired for trying to expose corruption in his department, Frank is eccentric and stubborn but has an almost supernatural ability to understand animals.
He is paired with Fred “Shred” Taylor (played by Michael Rowland), an optimistic newbie who is perfect for taking over Frank’s irritation. The series also stars:
- Wella Lovell ,crazy ex girlfriend) as Emily Price, the sweet-natured director of the campus.
- Ravi V. Patel As Amit Patel, an overwhelmed family man.
- grace palmer As Victoria Sands, the hedonistic counterpart of the group.
This “catch-up” strategy is becoming increasingly common. Networks license older seasons to Netflix to generate buzz and attract new viewers just before new seasons launch on linear TV. It’s a win-win: Netflix gets a great comedy with a recognizable star, and Fox gets a potential ratings bump for Season 4.
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