The animated sci-fi comedy Solar Opposites will officially conclude with its upcoming season. The hit Hulu series, which debuted in 2020, follows a family of Shlorpian aliens—Korvo (Dan Stevens), Terry (Thomas Middleditch), Jesse (Mary Mack), and Yumyulack (Sean Giambrone)—who crash-land on Earth and find themselves caught between world domination and suburban normalcy. While the aliens continue their misadventures, “The Wall” subplot has evolved into an epic saga, with Solar Opposites season 6 set to push the shrunken people even further.
Now, Hulu has announced that Solar Opposites will be ending with season 6. The “galactic grand finale” is set to premiere this fall, with an exact release date to be announced later this year. As the series gears up for its last adventure, it will feature a lineup of guest stars, including Tiffany Haddish, Kieran Culkin, and Christina Hendricks. Hulu shared the news with the following post:
What This Means For Solar Opposites
A Surprising Farewell For Hulu’s Animated Hit
The announcement of Solar Opposites season 6 came as a surprise, as Hulu had previously renewed the series for another season before season 5 even premiered in August 2024. Many expected additional seasons, especially since the renewal positioned Solar Opposites as the longest-running Hulu original series. However, with The Handmaid’s Tale also concluding with its own sixth season, Hulu appears to be closing the chapter on some of its longest-running shows.
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Despite the unexpected ending, season 6 looks to be an ambitious farewell as it wraps up one of its biggest storylines, “The Wall.” In Solar Opposites season 5, Yumyulack’s shrunken prisoners moved to the Backyard, where a Western-inspired power struggle unfolded. Season 6 is expected to shift “The Wall” genre again, especially after Cherie’s (Christina Hendricks) rise as Queen of the Backyard. While the next genre twist for the myopic society remains unknown, her ascension hints at a high-stakes fantasy drama, setting the stage for a climactic conclusion akin to Game of Thrones.
Our Take On Solar Opposite’s Final Season
A Wild, Unpredictable Finale Awaits
Solar Opposites is both a classic animated sitcom and a clever parody of the cartoon genre itself. Its surreal humor and satirical edge have made it one of the most distinctive animated series in recent years, similar to its sister series Rick and Morty. Beneath its wild antics, the series maintains a strong emotional core as the Shlorpian family stumbles onto a journey of self-discovery. Fortunately, the aliens’ farewell tour in Solar Opposites is set to be as outrageous and hilarious as ever, packed with plenty of surprises and goodbyes along the way.
Source: Hulu
Solar Opposites
- Release Date
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May 8, 2020
- Showrunner
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Justin Roiland
- Directors
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Kim Arndt, Anthony Chun, Lucas Gray, Bob Suarez
- Writers
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Justin Roiland, Mike McMahan
